Polar3D and Bambu Lab have launched a new integration aimed at making school 3D printing more scalable, secure, and accessible. The collaboration links Bambu Lab’s high-performance printers with Polar3D’s Polar Cloud platform. The latter is already used by thousands of educators across the globe, offering a streamlined way to manage fleets of devices across districts.
The integration is on a mission to tackle one of the most pressing challenges schools face: how to scale 3D printing without overwhelming teachers and IT staff. With Polar Cloud, schools can now manage hundreds of Bambu printers from a single secure dashboard. At the same time, students can submit jobs and track their progress directly from their Chromebooks or other devices.
“Schools tell us constantly how difficult it is to manage 3D printing programs at scale,” Van Morris, CEO of Polar3D, said in a press release. “Our mission with Polar Cloud is to eliminate that burden. Working with the Bambu Lab team has been a true partnership. Their printers set the performance standard, and now, with this integration, districts everywhere can bring that power into their classrooms with confidence.”
The integration currently supports the Bambu X1C, A1 Mini, and P1P models, the H2 Series and X1E are planned to be added as well. The system features role-based student permissions, seamless integration with design programs like Tinkercad and Onshape, automated print status notifications, and comprehensive usage reporting to help schools budget and track materials.
It is worth noting that the system is built on Bambu Lab’s Local Server SDK – to ensure sensitive student data is protected and enable advanced management capabilities.
“By opening our SDK and partnering with Polar3D, we’re making it possible for schools and districts to integrate Bambu printers into proven education ecosystems,” said Nadia Yaakoubi, Head of PR & Communications at Bambu Lab. “Together, we’re making it easier for educators and students to unlock creativity and innovation in their classrooms.”
