User's Manual Part 1

CHAPTER 3. UNDERSTANDING THE POLAR 3D 2.0 ENVIRONMENT47
allows members to fin d groups with mutual interests. Within
the Polar Cloud, members collect and share objects to print
using in-site CAD software to alter and adju st their .stl files.
The Polar Cloud also allows for rem ot e printing: you can control
your printer from the office next door, a lab in another country,
or 30,000 feet in the air.
Polar3D Printer – The Polar3D printer is unique in ways
which make it very desirable, not just novel. The narrow foot-
print, simplicity of the hardware, quality print results, and ro-
bust, web-based printing control software are all tops on its list
of positives.
Polar Box – (under development) This brings the remote
printer management capabilities of the Polar 3D environment
to any desktop 3D printer.
STEAMtrax – Curr i cu l u m is another component of maxi-
mizing the educational benefit from classroom 3D printers, or a
3D printer lab. The STEAMtrax curriculum provides modules
that are easy to al i gn to NGSS or state standards, so whether
you’re a teacher new to 3D printing, or a long-time “maker”,
STEAMtrax can ai d you in incorporating 3D printing into your
classroom for a r ich and exciting learning experien ce for your
students.