The University of Maryland and Virginia Commonwealth University are hosting 3D printing seminars and offering lab tours on October 5-6.

Hear how students and each school benefit from the labs + tips for starting your own lab.

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MAKE Magazine: 6 Tips for
Designing Your Makerspace Layout

When planning a makerspace educators often overlook things like designing for mobility, facilities requirements, and having separate dirty vs. clean spaces.

Here's advice from Amtek's Alex Baddock in MAKE Magazine on how to avoid making these mistakes, and others.

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How Does the MakerBot Replicator+ Compare to the 5th Generation? (Unboxing Our New 3D Printer)

A few weeks ago, MakerBot announced 2 new printers -- the Replicator+ and Replicator Mini+.

See how the new Replicator+ compares to the Replicator 5th Generation (its predecessor) when Amtek's Alex Baddock unboxes our new printer.

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What is MakerBot Slate Gray
Tough PLA Filament?

MakerBot also recently unveiled its new Slate Gray Touch PLA Filament.

This filament is similar to ABS in its tensile, impact, and flexural strength. It warps less than ABS and offers greater durability than PLA — meaning it can flex more than PLA before it breaks.

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Finding the right CNC machine for educational environments depends on whether your students are designing widgets and parts or training to become machinists.

Amtek's Rich Sykes offers advice on routers vs. mills, table size, safety, and other things to consider before you buy.

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What's New in the MakerBot Replicator+ and Replicator Mini+?

The new MakerBot Replicator+ and Mini+ 3D printers improve on their predecessors by printing higher-quality concept models faster and easier. The Replicator+ also includes a 25% bigger build volume.

So what features can you expect to see in the new systems? Here's a list.

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