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Make your mark!

At Makers Empire, we love helping children reach their full potential so they can 'Make their Mark'! This is a vision shared by FableVision's co-founder Peter H. Reynolds, (and author of the book The Dot) and Dr. Radha Kalathil. As special guests at Boston's Dot Day 2015 festivities, Peter and Dr. Radha designed their very...

NMC Horizon Report 2015: Makers Empire ‘compelling’ example of 3D printing

One of the most influential global education-technology reports -- the NMC Horizon Report 2015 (K-12) -- recently highlighted Makers Empire's Learning Program as a "compelling" example of the use of 3D printing in schools. Scots College in Sydney is one of a selective group of schools that we call our Lighthouse Schools - we love working with...

DTSL, Makers Empire’s HK distributor, wins award for 3D printing education efforts

Congratulations to DTSL, Makers Empire's Hong Kong (HK) distributor on their recent eKids Distinguish Award given by PCM Magazine in recognition of their achievements in promoting 3D printing technology to the HK education market. DTSL is the exclusive distributor of Makers Empire's 3D printing Learning Program in Hong Kong. DTSL instructors have extensive teaching experience and have...

Makers Empire at ISTE 2015 in Philadelphia, USA

18,000 teachers, technology coordinators, administrators, library media specialists, teacher educators and policy makers all in the one place? Attendees hearing from leading speakers and learning about the latest tools to help them achieve learning outcomes and become more effective educators to prepare their students for the 21st century? Welcome to ISTE 2015 Philadelphia! Over the...

Afinia 3D and Makers Empire Partner to Serve North American Schools

Chanhassen, MN: June 22, 2015: Afinia 3D and Australian 3D printing software company Makers Empire have partnered to sell Makers Empire products to the North American education market. Afinia 3D, a supplier of award-winning desktop 3D printers, will provide North American elementary and middle schools with Makers Empire’s 3D design and printing Learning Program through its...

Makers Empire wins Start Up Company of the year at the SA 2015 IAwards

Makers Empire was one of two SA companies awarded Start Up Company of the year at the South Australian 2015 IAwards in Adelaide yesterday. The other company was My Evidence. Both companies are automatically entered into the national IAwards presented in August 2015. The national iAwards honours companies at the cutting edge of technology innovation and recognises the achievements of home-grown Australian...

Makers Empire wins bronze at IMS Global Learning Impact Awards!

Makers Empire is delighted to announce that we were the proud recipients of a Bronze award at the recent IMS Global Learning Impact Awards from 4-7 May, 2015 in Atlanta Georgia USA! The Learning Impact Leadership Institute is the world’s premier collaboration of K-20 Leaders. Hosted by the IMS Global Learning Consortium, the Awards were judged by a panel of education experts...

Makers Empire joins the MassChallenge accelerator in Boston

Makers Empire is delighted to announce that we have been accepted into the MassChallenge 4-month business accelerator program in Boston. Now in its sixth year, MassChallenge is one of the largest and most sought after accelerator programs in the world, having helped launch over 600 startups that have gone on to raise almost $1 billion dollars, generated over $485...

Makers Empire bringing 3D printing to The Women’s and Children’s Hospital

As the first project under its new Corporate Social Responsibility program, Makers Empire is delighted to announce a partnership with the Hospital Education Services based at the The Women’s and Children’s Hospital in Adelaide, South Australia. Makers Empire will provide a complimentary licence of its 3D design and printing Learning Program to the Hospital Education Services, which assists children and students admitted to the...

Makers Empire partnering with Datacom Education to bring end-to-end 3D printing to Australian schools

Makers Empire is delighted to announce a new partnership with Datacom to deliver industry leading, complete, end-to-end 3D printing solutions to Australian schools. Founded in 1965, Datacom is one of Australasia’s largest professional IT services companies, with over 4,000 staff, and revenues of $AUD 900 million. The new partnership sees Datacom become the exclusive sales and distribution partner for Makers Empire's 3D design...

Recent figures made using Makers Empire

People are often amazed at the variety and complexity of designs that can be created using the Makers Empire 3D design and printing app so we thought we'd get our CEO, Jon Soong, to share some recent designs. Here is the cult Japanese animation character Totoro from Studio Ghibli made using the new Toy Designer module. This Galaga...

New Toy Designer and Cogger modules coming soon to Makers Empire

Makers Empire is happy to announce the imminent arrival of two new modules to our 3D printing app and Learning Program: Toy Designer and Cogger. Love collecting cute -- or fierce! -- figurines? Toy Designer lets you design and print your own unique figurines for display at home, school or the workplace. Select from a...

Makers Empire wins SouthStart’s Pitch Competition + Audience Favourite award

On Thursday 4th February, Makers Empire was one of six start ups selected to present at SouthStart's Pitch Competition. The Pitch Competition -- the final session of the two-day conference held at the Adelaide Convention Centre -- saw the companies competing for a range of cash and prizes worth $20,000. CEO Jon Soong had four minutes to present the company and...

Watch Makers Empire on YouTube

Want to watch Makers Empire in action? We've recently created a new Makers Empire Youtube channel. Watch: Australian primary schools using the Makers Empire 3D design and printing Learning Program; Step-by-step guides showing you how to create popular cartoon characters using the Makers Empire app; Introductory guides to our app and Learning Program; and Media features, including a...

Glowing review of Makers Empire: app described as a "game changer"

We were chuffed to read a recent review of the Makers Empire 3D printing app in 3DFileMarket.com, which described our app as a "game changer." "3dprinting with no experience? No cad modelling skills required? Anyone can create a 3dprintable design in under 5 minutes? Sounds like a dream come true and that is now reality...

Makers Empire teams up with Sphero to create custom Ollie racing machines

Robotic toys have been a welcome and interesting addition to the multi-billion toy industry in the last few years. Currently, one of the most popular toys suitable for both kids and adults is Sphero's Ollie, a robotic racer that straddles the robotics, gaming and racing segments and can reach speeds of up to 22km/hr. At Makers Empire we're huge fans...

Australasian Regional Finalist and People’s Choice Award Winner at the IMS Global Learning Impact Awards

Makers Empire is delighted to announce that we were recently selected as a finalist at the IMS Global Learning Impact Awards Australasian Regional Finals in Melbourne. The Learning Impact Program recognises outstanding applications of technology that address the most significant challenges facing the global education and training industries. 13 finalists were invited to present for five minutes to a...

Makers Empire and DTSL bringing 3D printing to Hong Kong schools

Makers Empire is delighted to announce a new partnership with DTSL to introduce Makers Empire's 3D design tablet software for 3D printing to Hong Kong. DTSL is one of Hong Kong’s premier 3D printing solution providers and plays a leading role working in collaboration with institutions like the Hong Kong Design Institute, Association of I.T. Leaders in Education, Hong...

Makers Empire is a Small Teams Big Impact Finalist

Rackspace started as a ten man entrepreneurial venture back in 1998 and is passionate about providing fledgling businesses the enabling technologies for growth and commercial success. In 2013 they launched the Rackspace Startup Programme to help startups by taking care of their cloud hosting needs, and letting them focus on what they do best – building disruptive...

Makers Empire on Channel Nine News

Makers Empire recently held a 3D design and printing workshop at Virginia Primary School students in the northern suburbs of Adelaide, Australia. Principal Ilia Tsoutouras and special guest, Dr Susan Close, Minister for Manufacturing, were on hand to observe the students’ innovation and creative skills. See Channel Nine News reporter Rhett Burnie uncover how the students bring...

3D printing and intellectual property

On Wednesday 3 Sep 2014, Makers Empire and HWL Ebsworth Lawyers hosted an information session to help schools understand the use of 3D printing in schools and raise awareness regarding potential legal issues that may arise. Jon Soong and Anthony Chhoy of Makers Empire gave an overview of 3D printing and shared insights on how primary schools can implement design and...

Makers Empire a Top 10 Finalist in the 2014 Global Edtech Awards

Makers Empire is thrilled to announce that we have been selected from 360 applicants as a Top 10 finalist in the Global Edtech Startups Awards 2014. The competition’s goal is to identify, highlight and recognise the world’s most promising EdTech startups for 2014 - those which present potential for groundbreaking learning solutions. Jon Soong, CEO of Makers Empire, commented,“The...

3D printing inspiration for kids and adults alike at Makers Faire Paris

Maker Faire Paris was held at Le Centquatre this year and Lap Leung from Maker’s Empire was thrilled to be able to attend and meet local French makers. There were no shortage of maker projects and 3D printer action. There was a carnival-like atmosphere with lots of parents and children spending quality time while learning a bit on the side, too! So...

Makers Empire at the Arabnet Digital Summit 2014 in Dubai

Maker’s Empire was recently invited to present at the Arabnet Digital Summit 2014 in Dubai. Dubai has been long known for being early adopters of technology and Arabnet Digital is the regions premier digital and IT event with this year’s key note speaker Dave McClure of 500 Startups. Lap Leung, Maker’s Empire's Director of Sales and Marketing, gave...

Makers Empire launch at EduTECH 2014 Australia

Maker’s Empire officially launched this week at EduTECH 2014 Australia. On hand was Roland Peddie, CTO Maker’s Empire, who was at the conference demonstrating Maker’s Empire 3D design tablet app and explaining Maker’s Empire “Learning Program — design and 3D Printing” for schools. Roland Peddie, “EduTECH, as expected, was a great platform for making an official launch of Maker’s...

Age no barrier with Makers Empire 3D printing software

Maker’s Empire recently had the pleasure of hosting Mary (right) and Ali (left) to give our 3D design iPad app for 3D printing a test run. This same tablet software is exactly the same software that Maker’s Empire recently trialed with primary school students. As Mary and Ali soon discovered, age and lack of CAD...

Key learnings from ANZ Innovyz Start Accelerator Program

Jon Soong (CEO), Roland Peddie (CTO) and Lap Leung (Director of Sales and Marketing) chat about their key learnings in the ANZ Innovyz Start Accelerator Program. Check out the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6_PnY3FML0&list=UUeCI_F-H2NGTTCErdmHhQ7A&x-yt-cl=84924572&x-yt-ts=1422411861 [su_spacer size="40"] Makers Empire: Better learning by design Makers Empire helps K-8 teachers teach Design Thinking, STEM and 21st-century learning skills using 3D printing. Our...

Video of Makers Empire at the ANZ Innovyz START Demo Day

Makers Empire recently appeared at the ANZ Innovyz START Demo Day to pitch our case to potential investors, venture capitalists and media. Check out the video of our presentation featuring CEO, Jon Soong. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz34IX-OMCA#t=112 [su_spacer size="40"] Makers Empire: Better learning by design Makers Empire helps K-8 teachers teach Design Thinking, STEM and 21st-century learning skills using 3D printing....

Makers Empire makes an impression at ANZ Innovyz Start Program Demo Day

Thursday 8 May 14, Demo Day, marked Maker’s Empire's graduation from ANZ Innovyz Start Program, a business accelerator course. Demo Day is an opportunity for graduating businesses to pitch their company and ideas to potential investors and venture capitalists (VCs). Our presentation at the Adelaide Town Hall began with Chris Bernard, Partner Business Evangelist for Startups at Microsoft...

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