Created for district-wide STEAM and career-readiness programs, community outreach or business initiatives, and large groups, the School Bundle from MakerBot is well suited for use by schools and districts who want to dedicate an entire space to 3D printing. This bundle comes with items necessary to run the printers for a full school year.
The School Bundle includes ten MakerBot Replicator+ 3D printers, ten 3-year MakerCare protection plans for the MakerBot+, twelve 10-packs of 1.75mm PLA filament, six Smart Extruder+ units for the MakerBot Replicator+, two MakerBot Replicator Z18 3D printers, two Smart Extruder+ units for the Replicator Z18, two MakerBot Carts for the Replicator Z18, two 1-year MakerCare preferred protection plans for the Replicator Z18, twelve enrollments for MakerBot's online certification program, and one MakerBot Educators Guidebook.
Engineered and tested for reliable and faster 3D printing, the Replicator+ 3D Printer from MakerBot prints up to 30% faster than is predecessor and offers a 25% larger build volume. For improved reliability and precision, it features upgraded hardware, such as a redesigned gantry and z-stage. It has also been tested for over 380,000 hours of use. It is constructed using PC ABS with powder-coated steel reinforcements, as well as aluminum casting and extrusions for the motion components.
The Replicator+ features a build volume of 11.6 x 7.6 x 6.5"; a cubic build volume of 573 in3; a layer resolution of 100-400 microns; Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) printing technology that is compatible with Smart Extruder+ and Tough PLA Smart Extruder+ units; uses 1.75mm MakerBot PLA small and large spool filaments, as well as MakerBot Tough PLA large spool filaments; has a 1.8° step angle with 1/16 micro-stepping; 11 micron XY positioning precision; 2.5 micron Z positioning precision; and is equipped with a single 0.4mm extruder nozzle. Users may print their compatible CAD (.cad), STL (.stl), MakerBot (.makerbot), SolidWorks (.sldprt, .sldasm), InventorOBJ (.ipt, .iam), IGES (.iges, .igs), STEP AP203/214 (.step, .stp), CATIA (.CATPart, .CATProduct), Wavefront Object (.obj), Unigraphics/NX (.prt), Solid Edge (.par, .asm), ProE/Creo (.prt, .asm), VRML (.wrl), and Parasolid (.x_t, .x_b) files in an open print chamber via 10/100 Ethernet, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), or USB 2.0. The print bed itself is factory-leveled and constructed using a grip surface with a bendable Flex Build Plate.
The MakerBot Replicator+ is Cloud-enabled, allowing you to control and manage one or more printers over the cloud using MakerBot Print or MakerBot Mobile software. It can also be controlled using a built-in dial and an integrated LCD display, each of which allow you to maintain your 3D printer, preview print files, and access your object library. There is also a built-in 640 x 480 camera and this 3D printer operates using 100-240 VAC at 50/60 Hz. It is compatible with Windows 7 and 10 and Mac OS X 10.9 and later. Included is a MakerBot Replicator Smart Extruder+, a large MakerBot filament spool, a USB 2.0 Type-B to Type-A cable, a 4mm hex key, and a power cord.
This 10-pack of 1.75mm PLA Filament from MakerBot contains one large, 2 lb spool of each MakerBot True Color filament - True Red, True Orange, True Yellow, True Green, True Blue, True Purple, True Black, True White, Cool Gray, and Warm Gray.
This filament is used with MakerBot PLA Printers to print 3D objects. Since PLA, or polylactic acid, is a bioplastic derived from corn, it doesn't emit toxic fumes when melted in the course of 3D printing.
Use this filament with 3D printers intended to work specifically with PLA, since they are engineered to cool the object rapidly after extrusion so that the PLA will retain its shape.
Compatible with 5th generation or newer models of the Replicator, Replicator+, Replicator Mini, and Replicator Mini+, the Smart Extruder+ from MakerBot is a user-swappable spare or replacement extruder that has been tested for over 160,000 cumulative hours to help ensure greater print success over time and to deliver dependable and consistent 3D printing performance. A spare extruder also helps to ensure minimal downtime.
The Replicator Z18 3D Printer from MakerBot allows you to print large, detailed objects up to 12" in width and depth, and up to 18" in height. To ensure accurate printing and to minimize warping even throughout lengthy print jobs, the Z18 features a heated build chamber to maintain a consistent temperature, and a polycarbonate ABS build plate that is factory and resistant to temperature extremes.
For on-board control of your printer, the Z18 features a 3.5" full-color LCD display and intuitive dial. Access your object library, see previews of your 3D model files, and employ utilities to set up and maintain your 3D printer.
The Z18 incorporates an on-board 320 x 240 camera for print monitoring and sharing to MakerBot Thingiverse and social networks. Accessible from the MakerBot Print software and MakerBot Mobile App, the Replicator Z18 also automatically takes reference pictures of final prints and stores them in your cloud storage library.
Free downloadable software, MakerBot Print, helps you find, organize, and prepare your 3D files for printing. Send files to your Replicator Z18 over a USB or Ethernet cable, or insert a USB flash drive with your file directly into the printer. The Z18 is compatible with Mac, Windows, and Linux computers.
Compatible with 5th generation or newer models of the Replicator Z18, the Smart Extruder+ from MakerBot is a user-swappable spare or replacement extruder that has been tested for over 160,000 cumulative hours to help ensure greater print success over time and to deliver dependable and consistent 3D printing performance. A spare extruder also helps to ensure minimal downtime.
The black MakerBot Cart for the MakerBot Replicator Z18 provides convenient access for your MakerBot Replicator Z18 3D printer (sold separately). It provides ergonomic height and is made of powder-coated steel. It has an interior shelf and additional storage space for filaments and 3D printing accessories. There is also an exterior shelf to hold the MakerBot Filament Case (sold separately). With four wheels on the bottom, the MakerBot Cart allows you to move the Replicator Z18 from one place to another.
The MakerBot Teacher Certification Online Course helps you learn how to set up and run your 3D printer in your classroom. There are two certification levels. Completing Level 1 makes you a MakerBot Operator. As a MakerBot Operator, you'll learn the basics of 3D printing technology as well as its history. You'll be able to set up and use the 3D printer. You'll also learn how to use MakerBot Print and explore Thingiverse as well as 3D modeling. Level 1 will also teach you basic troubleshooting. Once you're ready, you can go to Level 2. In Level 2, you'll become a MakerBot Curriculum Creator and become a STEM education leader. Level 2 teaches you the 3D printing process and how to troubleshoot student files. You'll even be able to manage multiple printers and print files. Take advantage of Thingiverse Education and even create your own 3D printing project for your students.
- 3D printing technology and history
- Printer setup and usage and essential parts
- MakerBot Print
- Thingiverse and 3D Modeling
- Basic troubleshooting
- Teach the 3D printing process
- Manage multiple printers and print files
- Troubleshoot student files
- Utilize Thingiverse Education
- Create a 3D printing project for students
The MakerBot Educators Guidebook is a comprehensive blueprint for introducing 3D printing to your students. Written by MakerBot in collaboration with the largest community of 3D printing educators, this guidebook provides a crash course in 3D printing, 9 classroom-ready 3D printing projects, and more.
The 1-Year MakerCare Preferred Protection Plan from MakerBot provides one year of coverage for your Replicator Z18 3D Printer, with a 1-business day response time and coverage for unlimited qualifying incidents. If this warranty is not purchased, then your Replicator Z18 will be covered by MakerBot's limited six-month warranty. However, if you do opt to add this one year of protection, it will need to be bought within 60 days of the purchase date of your Replicator Z18 and is valid for one year from the purchase date of your Replicator Z18.
Please be aware that the maximum amount of coverage that can be purchased is three years. If you initially buy one year of coverage and want to extend it, this can be done, but any additional coverage purchased after 60 days must be in the form of MakerBot's 1-Year Renewal. This one year plan can be extended up to two times with the renewal, for up to three years of coverage. Also, if you purchase MakerCare coverage and it expires, you'll have up to 60 days after its expiration to renew it, should you desire.
The 3-Year MakerCare Protection Plan from MakerBot provides three years of coverage for their Replicator+ 3D Printer, with a 2-business day response time and coverage for up to four qualifying incidents per year. If this warranty is not purchased, then your Replicator+ will be covered by MakerBot's limited six-month warranty. However, if you do opt to add this three years of protection, it will need to be bought within 60 days of the purchase date of your Replicator+ and is valid for three years from the purchase date of your Replicator+. Please be aware that the maximum amount of additional coverage that can be purchased is three years. This warranty cannot be extended any further.