Make Westing Competitors

MakerBot offers a complete 3D printing education ecosystem, providing educators and students with the tools and resources they need to successfully 3D print in the classroom. MakerBot's solutions go beyond a simple 3D printer, and provides a wide range of resources, including curriculum development, educator and student training programs, design thinking courses, 3D printing guides, 3D printing software, a community of educators, and more.

Founded in 1996 in Durham, North Carolina, ShopBot Tools, Inc., designs, manufactures and distributes CNC (Computer Numerically Controlled) routers for milling, drilling, and cutting of wood, plastic, metals and other materials — powerfully, precisely, and affordably. Now into our third decade of technology innovation, ShopBot’s digital fabrication tools are carving out the future of manufacturing, production, prototyping, grassroots “making,” and education. Today, over 10,000 ShopBots are at work in small shops and larger production facilities across the U.S. and around the world. They are used in a range of production operations: plastic trimming, aluminum drilling, signmaking, cabinetmaking, and all types of woodworking, as well as in the production of stealth fighters and manufacturing hi-tech housing.

RAFT provides educators of all kinds with creative, affordable teaching resources that include: hands-on Activity Kits, Idea Sheets, professional development, bulk materials, art and office supplies, and much, much more. RAFT inspires hands-on learning that engages students in the learning process to improve comprehension and develop a passion for life-long learning. RAFT's innovative business model for converting material donations from companies and individuals into hands-on learning activities supports teachers, helps students and the planet. All RAFT products are aligned with the nationally adopted curriculum standards.