MakerBot 3D printing technology being used by German media centre network for educational purposes

MakerBot is supplying a 34-strong network of media centres with 3D printing technology and educational materials in southern Germany. The desktop 3D printing vendor has announced a partnership with Landesmedienzentrum Baden-Württemberg, which offers technology, advanced media, and technical support to students, educators, youth workers, and adult education institutions within the region. It sees MakerBot provide LMZ with Replicator+ printing platforms, MakerBot Print software, MakerBot Educator Guidebooks, and training. LMZ has recently launched the Experiencing 3D programme which has been designed to support students with practical skills and knowledge around 3D printing, design, modelling and visualisation. Through this programme, schools and other educational institutions can access 3D printing technologies and use the technology and supplementary documentation to help build new skills. The organisation is also setting up Makerspaces within its media centres in Stuttgart. Equipped with Method and Replicator+ printers, computers and smartboards, LMZ will offer extracurricular courses and workshops.