Tags: education
Your Fablab: Laser Machine or 3D Printer?
New Learning Possibilities Walk into almost any school fab lab or makerspace and you are likely to find one or more 3D printers—for good reason. They offer educators a cost-effective way to…
Case Study : Lennox Public Schools
Looking to prepare students for STEAM careers, a Los Angeles school district is using a laser machine to create hands-on experiences and foster real-world problem-solving skills. From…
Why is AP Lazer Better Than a 3D Printer for STEAM?
Like a 3D Printer, But Better “The AP Lazer has the same basic science and engineering principals as a 3D printer. It features computer controlled three-axis motion, just like a 3D printer,” David…
Laser Engravers for Fab Labs and Makerspaces
Laser Engravers for Fab Labs or Makerspaces A high-precision laser machine produces both functional and beautiful items, making it one of the most used tools in a fab lab. It’s ability to cut and…
What is STEAM?
Amongst parents’ Common Core Facebook rants are ever-climbing college tuition rates and presidential candidate platforms on student loan reform. When it comes to education today, there’s only one…
AP Lazer: The Ultimate STEAM Machine
What do laser machines have to do with STEAM? An essential part of how innovation arises from STEAM-based projects is the process of “making”. Making is simply hands-on creation – building a scale…