Makers Empire 3D

Makers Empire 3D
Original author(s) Makers Empire
Developer(s) Makers Empire 3D
Initial release December 2013 (2013-12)
Stable release(s)
Windows 3.6.3
Android 3.6.3
iOS 3.6.3
macOS 3.6.3

May 17, 2017 (2017-05-17)[1]

Operating system Windows 7 and later
Android
iOS
OS X 10.8 and later
Chromebook mid-2016 and later
Available in English, Chinese (Simplified)
Type 3D computer graphics
License Freemium
Website www.makersempire.com

Makers Empire 3D, is a 3D modeling computer program made by Makers Empire[2]. The 3D app is optimized for touch screens—e.g. iPads—but can be used with and without a mouse on all major platforms.[3][4][5] It is designed to introduce 4-13 year old students to design thinking via 3D design and 3D printing.

It is available as a freeware version, Makers Empire 3D[6], and a paid subscription version for primary, elementary and middle schools,[7][8][9] [10]which includes additional features designed to help educators integrate 3D design and printing into their teaching practice.

The school subscription version includes over 130 lesson plans aligned to US Common Core standards, Next Generation Science standards and the Australian Curriculum, professional development, training and support for teachers, built in student assessment, a class management tool, analytics, and a school implementation plan.

In 2017, Makers Empire partnered with Polar3D.[11][12]

A notable Makers Empire project is the 'Ollie Customizer' for the Sphero Ollie.[13]

Makers Empire was the recipient of a Bronze Award at the 2015 IMS Global Learning Impact Awards.[14]

Makers Empire is a NewSchools[15] portfolio company and has been favorably reviewed by Common Sense Education[16][17] and 3D Insider,[18] amongst others. Makers Empire was also described as a "compelling example" of 3D printing in the 2015 Horizon Project report,[19] an initiative by the New Media Consortium.

In late 2017, it was reported that Makers Empire had attracted $1 million in funding[20].

In 2018, Makers Empire was part of two large-scale rollouts of 3D printing in schools. The company partnered with Polar 3D and GE to roll out 3D technology to six hundred schools around the world.[21] and with the Education Department in South Australia (SA) to equip 100 SA schools with a professional development program focused on 3D printing in schools[22]. The partnership with the Education Department in SA follows on from a pilot program for 23 schools in 2016[23] and a rollout to 50 schools in 2017.[24]

In 2019, Makers Empire was selected to be part of Microsoft's first Australian accelerator program, ScaleUp, which helps start-ups fast-track their growth by linking them with potential customers, Microsoft partners and technical guidance[25]

References

  1. ↑ "DOWNLOAD MAKERS EMPIRE 3D". Makers Empire. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
  2. ↑ "Makers Empire". Makers Empire.
  3. ↑ "Makers Empire 3D - 3D Printing & 3D Modeling - Apps on Google Play". play.google.com. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  4. ↑ "Makers Empire 3D - 3D Modeling on the App Store". App Store. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  5. ↑ "Download Makers Empire 3D – Makers Empire - 3D printing for schools". Makers Empire - 3D printing for schools. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  6. ↑ "Download Makers Empire 3D – Makers Empire - 3D printing for schools". Makers Empire - 3D printing for schools. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  7. ↑ "Makers Empire School Subscription". Makers Empire. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  8. ↑ "23 Aussie Schools Will Soon Be Learning With 3D Printers". Gizmodo Australia. 2015-12-15. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  9. ↑ "Schools, not homes, drive 3D printing growth". Financial Review. 2017-07-12. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  10. ↑ "3D Printing Enters Schools".
  11. ↑ "Polar 3D Acquires Interest in Makers Empire to Continue Bringing 3D Printing Technology Education to Schools | 3DPrint.com | The Voice of 3D Printing / Additive Manufacturing". 3dprint.com. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  12. ↑ "Makers Empire expands 3D printing across globe". The Lead. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
  13. ↑ "Ollie the robot and 3D printing combine to create insane racing machine". Mashable. Retrieved 26 April 2018.
  14. ↑ "In Daily".
  15. ↑ "Our Ventures - NewSchools Venture Fund". NewSchools Venture Fund. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
  16. ↑ "Makers Empire". Common Sense Education. 2018-01-27. Retrieved 2018-02-20.
  17. ↑ "App of the Week: Makers Empire". eSchool News. 2018-03-19. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  18. ↑ "Maker's Empire Brings 3D Printing to the Classroom". 3D Insider. 2018-03-19. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  19. ↑ "NMC Horizon Report 2015: Makers Empire 'compelling' example of 3D printing – Makers Empire - 3D printing for schools". Makers Empire - 3D printing for schools. 2015-07-20. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
  20. ↑ "The Advertiser".
  21. ↑ "30,000 students to have access to 3D printing thanks to GE".
  22. ↑ "The Advertiser".
  23. ↑ "Gizmodo". Gizmodo.
  24. ↑ "STEM students embrace 3D technology".
  25. ↑ "Australian Financial Review". Australian Financial Review.
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