littleBits Celebrated Robot Week in a Big Way

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We’re a little behind the times in celebrating Robot Week, but we HAD to share some of the awesome projects littleBits came up with for their celebration. These projects include some of everyone’s favorite robots and are made entirely of littleBits. Wait, you haven’t heard of littleBits? Not sure why are we so excited to be featuring them on our … Read More

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What is Additive Manufacturing?

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Additive Manufacturing (AM) is being applied to a wide range of industries, such as the automotive industry, the medical field and even aerospace manufacturing. The name is very appropriate, since Additive Manufacturing is described as any technology that builds a 3D object by adding layer-upon-layer of material. This material can range from plastic, metal, concrete and perhaps one day even … Read More

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fischertechnik Fun News Flash

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As I ran a bit long in the last fischertechnik blog post (what else is new?), I was unable to mention a couple of cool snippets of fischertechnik news that I want to share with you now. The first bit of news concerns RoboRAVE International 2014, which was held in Bernalillo, New Mexico at the beginning of May.  RoboRAVE, for … Read More

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Using the Da Vinci 1.0 for 3D Printing

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Studica recently started selling the Da Vinci 1.0 desktop 3D Printer from XYZprinting. For my own learning and to help inform others, I went ahead and created a quick video showing the process of importing an STL file, preparing it for printing, and then printing it. Affordable 3D Printing 3D Printing is becoming more and more affordable for consumers, institutions, … Read More

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SREB Advanced Career Helps Students to Succeed in STEM

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As an educator, parent or concerned citizen, you know that the current state of STEM education in the United States is very poor. We live in a country where every day thousands of students drop out of school. It’s hard to believe that even today students do not graduate from high school. Of those who do graduate, many are not … Read More

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The Importance of Project Based Learning discussed at US News STEM Solutions

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If you are a regular reader of the fischertechnik blog posts, you’ve no doubt heard us discuss how project based learning and other non-lecture classroom formats have been shown to be most effective methods for addressing the STEM education dilemma. With this in mind, a few stories in the news caught my eye. The first, from the Homeland Security News … Read More

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Skills Canada 2014: STEM Education in Action

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Studica was very proud and excited to take part in the 20th Annual Skills Canada 2014 National Competition (SCNC). The event was held last week (June 4-7, 2014) in Toronto, ON. SCNC is a multi-trade and technology competition where more than 550 young people from all over Canada participate in over 40 skilled trade and technology contests. The competition is … Read More

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What is a SLA 3D Printer? Affordable da Vinci Noble Announced

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Computex is the largest ICT trade show in Asia and the second largest in the world. It attracts visitors from all over the globe, and exhibits the latest and greatest from tech companies around the world. XYZPrinting took this exceptional opportunity to roll out its new line of 3D printers/scanners. With the average cost of a 3D printer still too … Read More

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SolidWorks for Students 2014-2015 Released with Professional Features

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SolidWorks for students was developed to foster successful career goals. SolidWorks Student Edition 2014-2015 Software allows you to sharpen your skills outside the classroom as you learn to design and cultivate more sophisticated projects. This edition includes SolidWorks Premium software, simulation tools, animation functionality, eDrawings and much more. By learning to work with SolidWorks software, you’ll gain vital skills in … Read More

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