Building our new blueprint through
COLLABORATION
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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Collaboration & Education:
Our latest Erector set introduces various building blocks, each carefully designed to enhance both education and enjoyment. These include:
SER001–Blueprint Workshops
PRO002–Construct a Playground
EXP003–Innovation Battles
EVE005–Engineering Camp
COLL006–Innovation Hubs*
SER007–Mentorship Program*
EDU011–Engineering Scholarship*
PRO016–Acts of Innovation
EVE018–Little Engineers
*Featured
INNOVATION
HUBS
Coll006—Collaboration
Co-Create Spaces
Collaborate, Innovate, Create
Description
Erector Innovation Hubs are dynamic spaces that bring together startups, students, and innovators to harness the capabilities of Erector technology. These hubs offer essential tools, expert mentorship, and networking opportunities, all designed to spur innovation and transform concepts into tangible creations.
Mission Focus
These Hubs reinforces our commitment to inspire imaginative minds and ignite innovation by building on the universal language of education, collaboration, and fun by providing a platform where creativity meets practicality, enabling a diverse community of thinkers and makers to converge, collaborate, and transform their visionary ideas into reality using Erector technology.
Similarities
WeWork Labs
Differentiators
While WeWork Labs supports a broad range of startups and innovators, Erector Innovation Hubs uniquely utilize Erector set technology as a primary tool, creating a specialized environment for hands-on creativity and engineering-focused innovation.
MENTORSHIP
PROGRAM
SER007—Service
Master Builders
Mentoring tomorrow’s innovators through
expert guidance
Description
The Erector Master Builders program connects young builders with expert mentors for project-based learning, skill development, and insights into professional design, culminating in a community showcase.
Mission Focus
The Master Builder reinforces our commitment to inspire imaginative minds and ignite innovation by building on the universal language of education, collaboration, and fun by fostering a mentoring environment where young innovators learn from experts, enhancing their skills in design and engineering through practical Erector set projects and community engagement.
Similarities
FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
Differentiators
While FIRST covers a broad spectrum of STEM activities, the Erector Master Builders program is unique in its focus on using Erector sets. It emphasizes hands-on building and design, offering a unique blend of tactile learning and creative engineering.
ENGINEERING
SCHOLARSHIPS
EDU011—Educational
Education Initiative
Empowering Future Engineers and Designers
Description
The Erector Engineering Scholarships program supports talented high school and college students in engineering and design with financial aid and professional mentorship.
Mission Focus
Erector Engineering Scholarships Program reinforces our commitment to inspire imaginative minds and ignite innovation by building on the universal language of education, collaboration, and fun by providing aspiring engineers and designers with the necessary financial support and professional guidance to excel in their educational and career pursuits, fostering a new generation of innovators and problem-solvers.
Similarities
FIRST Robotics
Differentiators
While FIRST Robotics focuses primarily on robotics competitions, Erector Engineering Scholarships take a broader approach. We uniquely combine financial support with industry mentorship, equipping students with both resources and real-world exposure to thrive in engineering and design fields.
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.
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.
Similarities
TechShop
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.
CONSTRUCT A
PLAYGROUND
Pro002—Products
Constructs Playgrounds
Building Fun, Sustaining Futures
Description
Erector Playgrounds are collaborative events where communities gather to build creative and environmentally-friendly playgrounds using Erector sets. Participants, both young and old, engage in assembling playground structures that utilize renewable energy sources like solar, wind, or water, gaining practical insights into sustainable living.
Mission Focus
Construct Playgrounds reinforces our commitment to inspire imaginative minds and ignite innovation by building on the universal language of education, collaboration, and fun by uniting communities to create eco-friendly play spaces that educate and entertain, embedding principles of sustainability and renewable energy in every build.
Similarities
KaBOOM!
Differentiators
While KaBOOM! Primarily focuses on playground construction for social good, Erector Playgrounds integrate the unique aspect of teaching sustainable living practices and renewable energy use through their building process, offering a blend of environmental education and play.
INNOVATION
BATTLES
EXP003—Experience
Challenge Arenas
Conquer the build, claim the thrill
Description
Erector Innovation Battles are the ultimate experience for Erector enthusiasts to test their skills in a spirited competition. Set in dynamic arenas, these challenges push creativity to its limits as participants race against the clock to build awe-inspiring structures. It’s a celebration of innovation where the community comes together to share, learn, and witness the power of collaborative engineering.
Mission Focus
Innovation Battles reinforces our commitment to inspire imaginative minds and ignite innovation by building on the universal language of education, collaboration, and fun by challenging builders to push the boundaries of their creativity in exhilarating contests, fostering a spirit of competitive learning and engineering excellence.
Similarities
FIRST Robotics Competition
Differentiators
While FIRST focuses on robotics, Erector Innovation Battles stand out with their use of Erector sets, offering a unique combination of educational and competitive experiences in engineering and construction.
ENGINEERING
CAMPS
EVE005—Event
Constructive Playgrounds
Build, learn, play—the Erector way
Description
Erector Engineering Camps turn spaces into vast construction playgrounds for all ages, where participants build a range of structures with Erector sets, combining fun and learning in engineering and design.
Mission Focus
The Engineering Camps reinforces our commitment to inspire imaginative minds and ignite innovation by building on the universal language of education, collaboration, and fun by creating dynamic environments where participants of all ages can explore and learn the fundamentals of engineering and design through hands-on play with Erector sets.
Similarities
LEGO
Differentiators
While LEGO Education uses its iconic bricks, Erector Engineering Camps focus on Erector sets, providing a unique environment where construction play leads to practical learning and discovery in engineering.
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.
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
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.
LITTLE
ENGINEERS
EVE018—Event
Erector x LEGO Education
Fostering Tomorrow’s Builders Today
Description
Little Engineers, a joint initiative by Erector and LEGO Education, combines Erector’s mechanical building with LEGO’s creativity to inspire young builders through engaging workshops and challenges.
Mission Focus
Little Engineers x Lego Education reinforces our commitment to inspire imaginative minds and ignite innovation by building on the universal language of education, collaboration, and fun by blending the strengths of both Erector and LEGO Education to offer an unparalleled learning experience, nurturing young minds to develop both their technical building skills and creative thinking.
Similarities
Snapology
Differentiators
While Snapology offers programs that focus on hands-on learning and creativity, Little Engineers sets itself apart by combining Erector’s mechanical building with LEGO Education’s creative approach. This unique collaboration provides a comprehensive and enjoyable learning experience for young builders, fostering both technical and imaginative skills.