Like a 3D Printer, But Better “The AP Lazer has the same basic science and engineering principles as a 3D printer. It features computer-controlled three-axis motion, just like a 3D printer, but it boasts more benefits that educators will find to be an advantage.” -...
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 Abstract to Understanding When a seventh-grade girl uses a laser to build a...
New Learning Possibilities Walk into almost any school fab lab or maker space and you are likely to find one or more 3D printers—for good reason. They offer educators a cost-effective way to give students hands-on experience in STEAM subjects. But issues around...
A high-precision laser machine produces both functional and beautiful items, making it one of the most used tools in a fab lab. Its ability to cut and engrave dozens of materials allows anyone with access to one to quickly go into production with whatever designs they...
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 topic that makes educators, students, and administrators light up:...
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 model or prototype, for instance - and much of it happens in...
