We have been experimenting with our new MakerBot Thing-o-Matic 3-D printer and see the potential for schools to print their own scientific apparatus and equipment. Here is a sampling of what is currently available for free download at Thingiverse.com
General Science
Earth & Space Sciences
- Mars Curiosity Rover
- Model Rocket
- Solar System Model
- Pyranometer
- Tornado Tube
- Earth Topography
- Mt. St. Helens
Chemistry
- Test Tube Rack
- Microtiter Plate
- Lab Jack
- Spectrometer
- Soap Rocket
- Cross Tweezers
- Fluid Filters
- Buchner Funnel
Life Sciences
- Anatomical Human Heart
- Anotomical Human Foot
- Chromosome
- DNA Model
- Gel Electrophoresis Casting Kit
- Flower Press
- Human Skull