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3D Printing for Every Scale of Learning

From Classroom to District

Whether you’re starting with a single printer for hands-on student projects or expanding across multiple schools, MakerBot provides a flexible, reliable solution that grows with you.

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3 unique ways to deploy 3D Printing

3D Printing for Every Scale of Learning – From Classrooms to Entire School Districts

Level 1 - Classroom

Perfect for introducing students to 3D printing in a single subject or maker lab.

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Level 2 - School

Multiple printers across classrooms or a centralized lab serving different subjects.

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Level 3 - District

Standardized 3D printing across schools for shared resources, and unified training.

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Level 1 – Classroom

The easiest way to bring 3D printing into your teaching.

A single MakerBot Sketch printer can spark student creativity and introduce design thinking, STEM concepts, and hands-on learning in a safe, easy-to-use format. With quick setup, built-in lesson plans, and teacher training, it’s perfect for small projects, prototypes, and bringing ideas to life—without adding extra workload.

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“So it definitely helps to make a myself a better teacher, actually. So in my classroom, I have the MakerBot sketch, and it's very beneficial to me because I'm able to print more than one item. I don't have to wait, then we can move on to the next lesson.”
Misty Savario

1st Grade Teacher

Level 2 – School

Multiple printers. More students. Bigger ideas.

Sharing 3D printing across classrooms or a STEM lab multiplies learning opportunities. A mix of Sketch and Sketch Sprint printers enables faster turnaround, larger build volumes, and simultaneous projects—supporting science models, history replicas, and prototypes while fostering collaboration and creativity school-wide.

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“My staff and I talked about, you know, what could we do to impact the classroom. We wanted a tool that would go across the grade levels, a variety of kids to design, create, problem solve. We specifically chose a MakerBot sketch. It fits in our small classrooms. It's very quiet. It can be used for independent learning. It can be used for integration in the classroom.”
Kim LeBlanc

Chief Technology Officer, CPSB

Level 3 – District

Transform Learning at Scale.

A district-wide 3D printing program gives every student equal access to cutting-edge technology and a consistent learning experience. Standardizing on Sketch Sprint and Sketch printers keeps projects moving without bottlenecks, building problem-solving skills and hands-on STEM experience at scale.

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“The students' perspective, they felt like they weren't prepared for the technological revolution at the higher education level. We knew we needed to make a a significant shift, and we needed to do it as fast as possible. MakerBot has assisted us in enhancing our vision because they share the same vision.”
Shannon LaFargue

Superintendent CPSB

How MakerBot Supports District Roll-Outs

Printers, Training + Classroom Management Tools, Support Every Step of the Way

Step 1: Printers
Step 2: Teacher Support
Step 3: Student on-boarding
Step 4: Classroom Management

Step 1: Printers

Step 1: Printers
Easy-to-use
Step 1: Printers
UL-Certified
Step 1: Printers
Fully enclosed printers
Step 1: Printers
Manufacturer support

MakerBot Sketch Printers are designed to work with teachers & students of all skill levels and integrate seamlessly into their classrooms.

Step 1: Printers

Step 2: Teacher Support

Step 2: Teacher Support
Comprehensive 3D printing training program for teachers
Step 2: Teacher Support
Teachers learn how to develop their own 3D printing lesson plans and projects.
Step 2: Teacher Support
10 hours of PD available

We support every teacher in their 3D printing journey by including printer training and design thinking curriculum to guarantee your teachers can start printing on day one.

Step 2: Teacher Support

Step 3: Student Onboarding

Step 3: Student Onboarding
Comprehensive 3D printing certification program for students
Step 3: Student Onboarding
Student accessibility tools
Step 3: Student Onboarding
Design thinking & 3D printing course

We empower students to be the driving force behind the design thinking process, encouraging them to identify problems, innovate solutions, and bring them to life through 3D printing.

Step 3: Student Onboarding

Step 4: Classroom Management

Step 4: Classroom Management
District management tools for easy deployment
Step 4: Classroom Management
Teacher management tools for classrooom printing
Step 4: Classroom Management
Remote monitoring with every printer
Step 4: Classroom Management
600+ lesson plans available for teachers

We make the classroom 3D printing experience easier for every teacher by incorporating classroom

Step 4: Classroom Management
3 ways to build your Sketch Classroom Solution

Compare configurations and what's included

Standard Classroom

The comprehensive 3D printer solution designed to accelerate learning and design-thinking.

  • 2 Sketch Standard
  • 10 student certifications
  • 6 spools (2 starter spools + 4 standard spools)

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    Blended Classroom

    This special two-printer classroom configuration provides the ideal set-up for 3D printing flexibility.

  • 1 Sketch Standard + 1 Sketch Sprint
  • 10 student certifications
  • 5 spools (3 starter spools + 2 standard spools)

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    Large Classroom

    Our largest 3D printer offering with training, student curriculum and filament for the whole semester included.

  • 2 Sketch Sprint
  • 10 student certifications
  • 4 starter spools

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