3D Systems Empowers 100 Museums and Libraries to Bring 3D Technology to Communities Through the MakerLab Club
March 23 2015 - 1:36PM
- Kicks off the USA-wide community of libraries and museums that
are advancing and democratizing 3D digital literacy
- MakerLab Club's growing membership of libraries and museums to
run over 1,000 programs on 3D printing across the country
- 3DS' commitment to the MakerLab Club featured at the 5th White
House Science Fair focused on STEM education
3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced today the first 100 libraries and
museums to bring Cube® 3D printing to their communities as part of
the MakerLab Club, marking a critical milestone in the company's
effort to promote and advance a 3D printing educational ecosystem.
Formed in association with the Youth Adult Library Services
Association (YALSA) and the Association of Science-Technology
Centers (ASTC), the MakerLab Club is a community of U.S. libraries
and museums dedicated to providing the next generation with the
digital literacy needed to harness and benefit from the many
opportunities in 3D digital design and fabrication.
Selected from over 1,300 applications, these 100 recipient
organizations will receive up to four Cube® 3D printers courtesy of
3DS as the centerpiece to their high-tech, 3D-enabled MakerLab
spaces. Recipient organizations will use their Cube 3D printers to
provide workshops on 3D printing and scanning, and to offer
training to local educators and parents on how to use 3D printing
tools and technology.
3DS' continued commitment to education and its support of the
MakerLab Club was featured at today's 5th White House Science Fair,
celebrating the student winners of a broad range of science,
technology, engineering and math (STEM) competitions from across
America.At the White House Science Fair, 3DS announced that the
first 100 libraries and museums awarded the Cube 3D printer have
already committed to run over 1,000 3D printing programs across the
United States. 3DS also displayed the Cube for students to see 3D
printing firsthand, and attendees witnessed the impact of 3D
printing with a guest appearance from Derby the Dog, whose 3D
printed custom prosthetics allowed him to get up and running for
the first time.
"The MakerLab Club delivers unprecedented local access to 3D
printing through placement in public facilities," said Leanne
Gluck, Director of Social Impact, 3DS. "This new program embodies
3DS' mission to promote 3D education and empower students and
institutions by expanding the availability of 3D technology."
To facilitate a positive learning environment and supplement
existing programs, all MakerLab Club member organizations will also
have access to extensive curricula for their locally held workshops
as well as webinars, training, additional equipment discounts, and
opportunities to earn free hardware and software.
"The Association of Science-Technology Centers is delighted to
partner with 3D Systems and its MakerLab Club to help inspire a
generation of young innovators through the use of the latest 3D
printing technologies," said Anthony Rock, President and CEO, ASTC.
"Working with science centers and museums everywhere, students and
teachers alike will explore new creative ideas using advanced 3D
printing techniques, sharing these creative concepts and best
practices through the MakerLab Club, helping turn today's young
visionaries into tomorrow's inventors and problem solvers."
"3D Systems' MakerLab Club will enable library staff to tap into
resources and build knowledge to help them better serve today's
teens, who need access to the latest technologies, such as 3D
printers, in order to prepare for 21st-century careers," said Chris
Shoemaker, President, YALSA. "YALSA is pleased to partner with 3D
Systems on this important effort."
Through the development of the MakerLab Club and its numerous
education initiatives around the world, 3DS is proud to support
digital literacy, promote new opportunities for makers and help
bring about more public maker spaces. Today, countless libraries
and museums support making within their local communities, and 3DS
encourages these organizations to join the MakerLab Club and
network with other future-focused institutions.
For a full list of awardees and for more information on the
MakerLab Club, visit:
http://www.3dsystems.com/education/partnersandresources/makerlab-club.
Teachers, educators, non-profits and organizations passionate
about youth education can also join 3DS's MAKE.DIGITAL initiative
and provide students with tomorrow's skills today. Education
inquiries can be made directly to makinggood@3dsystems.com.
Learn more about 3DS's commitment to manufacturing the future
today at www.3dsystems.com.
About 3D Systems
3D Systems provides the most advanced and comprehensive 3D
digital design and fabrication solutions available today, including
3D printers, print materials and cloud-sourced custom parts. Its
powerful ecosystem transforms entire industries by empowering
professionals and consumers everywhere to bring their ideas to life
using its vast material selection, including plastics, metals,
ceramics and edibles. 3DS' leading personalized medicine
capabilities save lives and include end-to-end simulation, training
and planning, and printing of surgical instruments and devices for
personalized surgery and patient specific medical and dental
devices. Its democratized 3D digital design, fabrication and
inspection products provide seamless interoperability and
incorporate the latest immersive computing technologies. 3DS'
products and services disrupt traditional methods, deliver improved
results and empower its customers to manufacture the future
now.
Leadership Through Innovation and
Technology
- 3DS invented 3D printing with its Stereolithography (SLA)
printer and was the first to commercialize it in 1989.
- 3DS invented Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) printing and was
the first to commercialize it in 1992.
- 3DS invented the ColorJet Printing (CJP) class of 3D printers
and was the first to commercialize 3D powder-based systems in 1994.
- 3DS invented MultiJet Printing (MJP) printers and was the first
to commercialize it in 1996.
- 3DS Medical Modeling pioneered virtual surgical planning (VSP)
and its services are world-leading, helping many thousands of
patients on an annual basis.
Today its comprehensive range of 3D printers is the industry's
benchmark for production-grade manufacturing in aerospace,
automotive, patient specific medical device and a variety of
consumer, electronic and fashion accessories.
More information on the company is available at
www.3dsystems.com.
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