Building our new blueprint through
EDUCATION
Erector’s unique approach to growth includes innovative projects, educational initiatives, and cutting-edge technology, all while staying true to our legacy of education, collaboration, and fun.
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Our latest Erector set introduces various building blocks, each carefully designed to enhance both education and enjoyment. These include:
SER001–Blueprint Workshop*
EDU004–Educator Labs*
PRO012–Challenge Box
EXP014–Urban Canvas Design
PRO015–Engineering Mastery Series
PRO016–Acts of Innovation*
PRO017–Expedition Magazine
*Featured
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BLUEPRINT
WORKSHOPS
SER001—Service
Design & Construct
Where your blueprint becomes your footprint
Description
Erector Design & Construct Studios is a unique service that bridges the gap between imagination and tangibility. Participants engage in hands-on sessions, conceptualizing and designing their very own Erector structures. These workshops not only teach the principles of design and construction but also offer the resources to bring these designs to life—be it through 3D printing or traditional Erector set assembly.
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Mission Focus
The Blueprint Workshops reinforces our commitment to inspire imaginative minds and ignite innovation by building on the universal language of education, collaboration, and fun by blending traditional building with modern technology to turn creative ideas into real-world structures.
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Similarities
TechShop
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Differentiators
While TechShop caters to a broad range of DIY projects, Erector Design & Construct Studios specialize in using Erector sets and related technology, offering a unique blend of traditional and digital construction methods.
EDUCATOR LABS
EDU004—Educational
STEM Integration Workshops
Empowering educators, inspiring students
Description
Erector STEM Integration Workshops are designed to revolutionize the classroom by providing educators with comprehensive training and tools. These labs focus on the integration of Erector sets into a STEM curriculum, offering a hands-on approach to learning that encourages students to explore the principles of science, technology, engineering, and math through interactive construction and problem-solving.
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Mission Focus
Our Educator labs reinforces our commitment to inspire imaginative minds and ignite innovation by building on the universal language of education, collaboration, and fun by equipping educators with innovative tools and methods to integrate hands-on construction into STEM learning, sparking curiosity and practical problem-solving skills in students.
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Similarities
Vernier
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Differentiators
While Vernier offers a range of science and technology tools, Erector STEM Integration Workshops uniquely incorporate Erector sets into the curriculum, providing a distinctive hands-on learning experience that directly ties in with educational standards.
ACTS OF
INNOVATION
PRO016—Product
Monthly Subscription Box
A box designed to inspire creative engineering and design projects within the community
Description
This service delivers a new challenge each month using Erector sets. Subscribers receive a kit complete with parts, tools, and instructions for a distinct project, varying from mechanical builds to futuristic and eco-friendly designs. Additionally, it provides access to an exclusive online community for showcasing projects and participating in contests.
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Mission Focus
The Acts of Innovation Subscription Box reinforces our commitment to inspire imaginative minds and ignite innovation by building on the universal language of education, collaboration, and fun by delivering a monthly journey of discovery and creativity, challenging subscribers with unique Erector set projects that spark imagination and develop engineering and design skills, while fostering a vibrant online community of creators.
Similarities
Tinker Crate
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Differentiators
Unlike Tinker Crate, we focus on Erector sets and provide monthly innovative challenges, offering a diverse range of hands-on building and design experiences to foster creativity and skill development.
CHALLENGE
BOX
Pro012—Product
Monthly Box Subscription
Open Creativity, One Box at a Time.
Description
A monthly subscription service delivering unique Erector set projects, complete with components, tools, and instructions, varying from mechanical to eco-friendly designs. Subscribers also get access to an exclusive online community for sharing creations and participating in contests.
Mission Focus
The Erector Challenge Box service reinforces our commitment to inspire imaginative minds and ignite innovation by building on the universal language of education, collaboration, and fun by delivering a new adventure in creativity and engineering each month, encouraging continuous learning and community connection through diverse and engaging Erector set projects.
Similarities
KiwiCo
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Differentiators
Unlike KiwiCo, the Erector Challenge Box provides exclusive Erector set projects each month, featuring mechanical and eco-friendly designs. Subscribers also access an online community for sharing and contests.
URBAN CANVAS
DESIGN
EXP014—Experience
AR City Building Game
An app that transforms urban spaces
into a canvas for digital architecture and augmented reality
Description
The Urban Canvas Design App lets kids design virtual Erector set structures in
real city scapes using augmented
reality, blending the real and virtual for creative play.
Mission Focus
Urban Canvas Design reinforces our commitment to inspire imaginative minds and ignite innovation by building on the universal language of education, collaboration, and fun by transforming urban environments into interactive playgrounds where imagination and technology converge, allowing users to create and interact with virtual Erector set structures in real-world settings.
Similarities
Tinkercad
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Differentiators
While Tinkercad offers a platform for digital design and modeling, the Urban Canvas Design App distinguishes itself by seamlessly integrating Erector sets with augmented reality (AR) technology.
ENGINEERING
MASTRY SERIES
Pro015—Product
Engineering Mastery Book Series
A collection of books delving into the intricacies of building and designing with Erector sets
Description
The Engineering Mastery Book Series offers an in-depth exploration of engineering and design with Erector sets, covering basics to advanced topics in a practical, hands-on approach for all ages.
Mission Focus
The Engineering Mastery Series reinforces our commitment to inspire imaginative minds and ignite innovation by building on the universal language of education, collaboration, and fun by providing a comprehensive and engaging learning resource that deepens understanding and mastery of engineering concepts through the practical use of Erector sets.
Similarities
K'NEX Education
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Differentiators
While K’NEX Education offers educational materials for STEM education through hands-on learning, the “Engineering Mastery Book Series” distinguishes itself by specifically focusing on Erector sets as the primary learning tool. This unique approach places a strong emphasis on using Erector sets for building and designing, making it a standout choice for teaching engineering and design principles.
EXPEDITION
MAGAZINE
PRO017—Product
Magazine Subscription
Explore, Design, Innovate
Description
Erector Expedition is an interactive magazine for children, filled with inspiring Erector set designs, engineering marvels, and creative project ideas. Each edition brings new concepts to life, combining
vivid illustrations with engaging content
to teach young readers about engineering, construction, and creativity using Erector sets.
Mission Focus
The Expedition Magazine reinforces our commitment to inspire imaginative minds and ignite innovation by building on the universal language of education, collaboration, and fun by engaging young minds with a rich mix of educational content and creative project ideas, sparking a passion for engineering, architecture,
and design through the playful world of Erector sets.
Similarities
Highlights Magazine
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Differentiators
Erector Expedition Magazine stands out from Highlights Magazine with its special emphasis on architecture and design. It’s an interactive educational resource that inspires and educates children about engineering and creativity in the context of architectural design.