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"More than 600 primary and secondary schools worldwide ... will be receiving polymer 3D-printing packages from the GE Additive Education Program (AEP).
This is the second year GE Additive - part of GE Corporation... - has awarded a polymer 3D printing package to hundreds of schools. Each package includes hardware, software and science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) curriculum and will be delivered by the end of September."
Now in its second year, the AEP will have donated more than 1,000 polymer 3D printers to schools in 30 countries by the end of 2018, providing access to technology and curriculum to more than 400,000 students.
More than 3,000 primary and secondary schools from more countries applied to participate in the AEP’s 2018 cycle, representing a significant year on year increase. This year the five countries with the most recipients are: the United States, Australia, Canada, Spain and the Republic of Ireland.
Educators and students from participating schools join the Polar Cloud to access tools, software and applications in a collaborative and secure environment. Packages awarded in 2018 include a Polar Cloud premium account, a Dremel Digilab 3D45 polymer 3D printer, six rolls of replacement filament, STEAM curriculum and lesson plans.
“Additive’s time is now. It is already transforming how we design, engineer and manufacture complex and everyday items. But we have to keep an eye on the future and ensure we have enough engineers, coders and materials scientists coming through the education system to fulfill the potential of additive manufacturing,” said Jason Oliver, President & CEO, GE Additive.