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Ultimaker, America Makes Join to Encourage Young Women and Diverse Communities into Pursuing Careers in Technology, Engineering and Manufacturing

FRAMINGHAM, MA, USA, Jul 14, 2022 – Ultimaker will donate more than 20 of its 3D printers through its newly created partnership with America Makes, the country’s leading organization for additive manufacturing and 3D printing technology research, discovery, creation, and innovation. The printers will be used in middle and high schools, as well as community organizations and non-profits across the country. Our shared goal is to grow awareness, inspiration, and entrepreneurship opportunities for 3D printing technology among young women and diverse groups and communities through educational outreach at America Makes.

The leading edge Ultimaker printers, assembled in Memphis, Tennessee, will enable young women across the United States to expand the potential for innovations with additive manufacturing as they learn, experiment, and innovate with 3D printing. Ultimaker printers are already deployed in many schools and universities across the globe, and this partnership will further strengthen the commitment to make this technology more accessible. 

“We’re passionate about making professional 3D printers, software, materials, and services that are versatile and easy to use for everyone. With our partnership with America Makes, we aim to add sustainable value across our community and foster an environment of equity that enables the next generation of engineers to leverage 3D printing and solve the world’s challenges with additive manufacturing. Together we can make it happen.” James Butler, Vice President Ultimaker, Americas.

“We are delighted that Ultimaker has provided its 3D printing technology – a critical resource we need to grow the representation of women and diverse populations in both technical fields and engineering – particularly additive manufacturing. We believe increasing diversity of youth pursuing these types of careers will not only benefit the additive industry but all of manufacturing.” Josh Cramer, Education and Workforce Development Director at America Makes.

Schools, teachers, leaders, members, and partners are encouraged to visit americamakes.us/amnation to learn more about America Makes’ educational programs. Anchored within this site, potential collaborators will find information on academic programs, information on the partnership, and submission forms for possible selection. Schools and organizations must complete a partnership agreement outlining the collaboration and deployment of educational assets with America Makes to be eligible for an appointment to receive an Ultimaker printer package. Ultimaker will also support programs chosen through a tailored software and informational assets package. 

For more information or to be considered to receive a printer, visit AmericaMakes.us.

About Ultimaker

Established in 2011, Ultimaker is on a mission to accelerate the world’s transformation to flexible, empowering and sustainable solutions. 380 employees deliver a platform that enables customers to take full advantage of the unique Ultimaker Ecosystem that offers the largest diversity of 3D printing products and services in the industry. Ultimaker provides a seamless integration of hardware, software and materials that simply works. For more information, visit https://ultimaker.com.

About America Makes

America Makes is the nation’s leading public-private partnership for additive manufacturing (AM) technology and education. America Makes members from industry, academia, government, workforce and economic development organizations, work together to accelerate the adoption of AM and the nation’s global manufacturing competitiveness. Founded in 2012 as the Department of Defense’s national manufacturing innovation institute for AM and first of the Manufacturing USA network, America Makes is based in Youngstown, Ohio and managed by the not-for-profit National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM). Visit americamakes.us to learn more.

Nitin Patil
Nitin Patil
Editor and Director of Content, DailyCADCAM.com. Nitin completed his Master's in Mass Communication & Journalism and having 13 years of work experience as an editor, content writer with renowned international technical magazines and media companies. He is associated with CAD,CAM industry since 2008.
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