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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.

At the heart of Inventables is a community of makers. The software and hardware tools we build are used to design and produce amazing products made out of a variety of materials. Our ecosystem of offerings supports makers as they express their creativity, and gives them the tools they need to turn a hobby into a successful business. Our products are designed to help individuals and small businesses do their own manufacturing cost effectively. Easel, our innovative web-based design platform, is the most accessible and user-friendly design software on the market. Paired with our carving machines, X-Carve and X-Carve Pro, makers of all abilities can design and carve their first creation in minutes. Inventables has a company culture unlike any other. From the moment you join the team you become a valued member of a small, supportive, and highly collaborative group of unique individuals where the work we do every day makes a big impact. Inventables is a true values-based company with a mission and vision you’ll be proud to be a part of.

The Crucible is a nonprofit educational facility that fosters a collaboration of Arts, Industry and Community. Through training in the fine and industrial arts, The Crucible promotes creative expression, reuse of materials, and innovative design while serving as an accessible arts venue for the general public.