As part of their education initiative, MakerBot has released a free guide for 3D printing and design. The guide was written to introduce 3D printing technology to the classroom. 3D printers can be intimidating to those new to them. This learning guide will help to ease both teachers and their classes into the technology. Three sections offer instruction on how the printer works, how to use software, access designs, scan in objects, design objects, and print various projects offered in the guide.

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