ROCK HILL, SC, June 26, 2015 – 3D Systems announced that its Cube 3D printers will be placed in every Archdiocesan Catholic elementary and high school in Baltimore, as part of the Archdiocese’s initiative to provide its students with the tools and skills needed for the jobs of tomorrow. Through this groundbreaking district-level partnership, students and educators at each of the Archdiocese’s 49 schools will now have access to cutting-edge 3D design and fabrications tools, as well as integrated 3D printing curricula, created by STEAMtrax.
See a video showcasing how the Archdiocesan schools are using 3DS technology as part of their Technology Initiative to promote 21st century skills and knowledge.
“3D printing technologies are the foundation for many of the careers of tomorrow, ranging from engineering to fashion to medicine,” said Rajeev Kulkarni, vice president and chief product officer, 3DS. “We are proud that our educational ecosystem is helping foster a digital literacy that lets students think, create and communicate in 3D – in Baltimore and beyond.”
“This announcement solidifies our desire that our schools make every tool available to students as we prepare them for the jobs that await them in this 21st century,” said Archbishop William E. Lori.
3DS also announced that it will now feature STEAMtrax curricula as an integrated part of its education kits, which include printers, software, materials and design tools at discounted prices. STEAMtrax’s curricula integrate engineering and 3D printing technologies with core academic knowledge in science, math, language arts, social studies and art. Leveraging the power of 3DS’ printers and scanners, students are engaged in relevant learning scenarios that encourage the essential skills of problem solving, collaboration, communication and critical thinking.
“Combining the power and effectiveness of STEAMtrax’s curricula with our educational 3D tools and products, we are able to bring the magic of 3D printing to the classroom, empowering a growing number of educators, administrators and most importantly students,” continued Kulkarni.
3DS will showcase its education solutions, including STEAMtrax curricula, at two upcoming education shows:
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), June 28 – July 1, 2015, Philadelphia, PA, booth 337 – featuring demonstrations of both the Cube and CubePro 3D printers, Touch 3D stylus and Sense 3D scanner, along with components of STEAMtrax curricula.
Digital Education Show UK 2015, June 30 – July 1, London, UK, booth 19 – featuring the Cube and CubePro, Touch, Sense, Cubify software and curricula tools.
Discover how the company is bringing digital literacy to the next generation at www.3dsystems.com/education.
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.
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.
