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Education 3D-Printing Pens

The 3Doodler Start STEM Kit Includes Educational Builds

— February 16, 2018 — Life-Stages
3D printing is a versatile technology, and the 3Doodler Start STEM kit is an educational 3D-printing pen that kids will have a great time playing with while learning. The new series of kits focuses on various fields of STEM education, with themes that not only teach direct lessons, but also help kids to learn indirect skills like spatial reasoning.

The 3Doodler Start STEM kits have been produced in partnership with Hexbugs, the kids robotics company that is best known for their crawling robotic critters. With the 3Doodler kit, kids can use the 3D-printing pen to build the various pieces of these robotic insects from scratch. Other robotics kits include a dinosaur set and skeleton figurines.

The kit is being announced ahead of Toy Fair 2018, and it is set to be released in May.
Trend Themes
1. Educational 3D Printing - There is an opportunity for 3D printing companies and educational institutions to collaborate to create more educational 3D printing kits for kids and teens.
2. STEM Education Toys - Toy companies can merge entertainment and education by creating more STEM education toys that teach kids and teens important skills like spatial reasoning and critical thinking.
3. Collaborations Between STEM Companies - There is an opportunity for collaborations between STEM companies to create innovative products that expose kids and teens to different aspects of STEM fields.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - The toy industry can try new product development strategies by integrating technology and education to create innovative products.
2. Education Industry - The education industry can partner with 3D printing companies to bring more 3D printing kits to classrooms and to incorporate hands-on learning in STEM education.
3. 3D Printing Industry - The 3D printing industry can explore collaborations with other STEM companies to create more innovative products and to expand into new industries.
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