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EdTech Show Daily 1 1 Wednesday, January 25, 2017 WITH DELTAMAKER 3D PRINTERS, ENGINEERING MEETS AESTHETICS WITHOUT COMPROMISE DeltaMaker manufactures high-quality 3D printers with features and perform- ance that far exceed the capabilities of other desktop 3D printers on the mar- ket. The company, founded in 2013, is headquartered in Orlando, Florida where it also manufactures its printers. DeltaMaker re-envisioned the 3D print- er with a tall, open design for easier viewing of the printed objects, all-metal construction for more reliable printing and full wireless control for greater ease of use. The company's goal at FETC is to introduce educators to a new type of 3D printer; one that is ideal for use in their classrooms, media centers and school makerspaces. The DeltaMaker 3D printer is a sturdy, highly reliable 3D printer, constructed from industrial-strength components to meet the demands of today's hands-on classroom environ- ment. DeltaMaker 3D printers are manu- factured from high-strength, aircraft- grade aluminum to ensure they provide years of reliable operation. According to Chief Executive Officer Bob Houston, the 3D printing market needed some shaking up in terms of product design. The company was not interested in being "just another 3D print- er." It was time for an aesthetically pleas- ing, high-performance 3D printer to be introduced at an affordable price. The design is the most important factor that set the company apart. Minimalist design has become mainstream, and the compa- ny is proud to bring it to the desktop 3D printer market. This seamless integration of form and function is what makes a product elegant – when engi- neering meets aesthetics with- out compromise. The minimal- ist design is perfect for the edu- cation market. The printer's complex mechanisms that can be visual distractions in other 3D printers are now eloquently hidden by DeltaMaker's engineers. This results in a tall, open machine that clearly demon- strates the 3D printing process. The 360- degree view of the printed object allows every student in the classroom to see the object being printed, and to watch how the 3D printer operates. Other 3D printers are enclosed in rectangular boxes, and only allow the students a limited view of the object while it is printing. This severely reduces the educational value for the students. The precise and rhythmic motion of a DeltaMaker 3D printer cre- ates a visually stimulating educational experience that engages students of all ages. The printer empowers educators to create larger classroom models to enhance their lesson plans. Educators can download thousands of different educa- tional models from the Internet that can be 3D print- ed in the classroom. For example, a large model of a dinosaur skull could be print- ed and then passed around the classroom for each student to examine. Instead of looking at a picture of the skull, the student holds a dinosaur skull. DeltaMarker's flagship product is the "DeltaMaker 2T" 3D printer, a large-format desktop 3D printer that is the only 3D printer on the market that can print 18 inches tall while requiring one square foot of desktop space. It is designed and manufactured to be "future-proof," which means it can be upgraded in the future to have the same features and benefits as the newest 3D printers. For more information, stop by booth #2008, visit www.deltamaker.com or call 407.442.2816. HITECH NINJA DELIVERS STYLE, FUNCTIONALITY TO PORTABLE POWER An interview with David Schooley, Chief Executive Officer, HiTech Ninja. ESD: Why solar power backpacks and why now? DS: We live in a very fast paced and hi- tech society where everyone relies on their phones and Bluetooth devices for business, communication, entertainment, social interaction and more. We depend on our devices to be powered up at all times, yet we all know how horrifying it is when we are out of power and need to make that call or send that email. If you happen to find a wall outlet, you may not have time to sit there and charge. With our solar power backpacks, you can now charge your devices any time, anywhere. ESD: Tell our readers how it works. DS: It's simple. The bag's 6.5W hi-effi- ciency solar panel captures the sun's rays. One hour in the sun equals three hours of smartphone usage. The energy is stored in the included hi-capacity 10,000mAh power 'bank' for when you need it. Charge your devices from the 'banked' power any time, anywhere, even when you aren't in the sun. The hi-capacity power bank stores enough power to charge most phones four to five times and charges as fast as the wall outlet. If you are not in the sun enough, no problem – the removable power bank can also recharge from the wall or lap- top. ESD: How did the name HiTech Ninja come about? DS: The word 'Ninja' has become synonymous with a person who excels, or is revered as an expert, in a particular skill or activity. We believe that whatever you are passionate about is your Ninja! If you like to hike, you are a Hiking Ninja. If you cook, you are a Cooking Ninja or Barbecue Ninja. We salute Ninjas of all walks of life in your fast paced and relentless pursuit of greatness! HiTech Ninja is the proud producer of hi-tech solar power backpacks, wearable and portable gear for the on-the-go lifestyles of Ninjas everywhere! What kind of Ninja are you? ESD: What was your goal in the devel- opment of this line? DS: I decided a few years ago to combine a passion for tech gadg- ets, the use of sustainable energy and a chance to make a differ- ence in the world. I set my sights on designing a full line of solar power backpacks that would be the perfect combination of eco- friendly, extreme functionality, elegant design, technology and fashion. I am proud to say we have done it! Sustainable energy solutions to bet- ter our everyday lives is a passion real- ized with HiTech Ninja bags. As a com- pany, we wanted to do even more. A por- tion of the proceeds will go towards solar power bags sent via mission outreach programs to areas of the world that do not always have access to power. In addition, with every HiTech Ninja bag purchase, we pledge to plant a tree. Help us make a difference! For more information, go to www .hitechninja.com.