Polar3D and Bambu Lab Partner to Bring Professional 3D Printing to Schools and Districts

Cincinnati, OH, September 17, 2025 - Polar3D, creator of the Polar Cloud platform used in thousands of schools worldwide, and Bambu Lab, a global leader in high-performance 3D printing, today announced a new integration that makes it possible for schools and districts to connect Bambu printers directly to the Polar Cloud. This collaboration gives educators the ability to manage fleets of printers, schedule jobs, and monitor activity from anywhere while maintaining the security and compliance standards schools require.

The integration addresses a critical challenge facing schools: scaling 3D printing programs without overwhelming teachers or IT staff. With Polar Cloud, schools and districts can manage dozens or even hundreds of printers across classrooms, libraries, and makerspaces from a single secure dashboard.

Solving Real Classroom Challenges

Polar Cloud addresses these challenges with a browser-based platform that works seamlessly on Chromebooks and other devices, providing secure web-based student access that's critical as schools move away from desktop applications. The platform includes different student access levels, allowing experienced students to use the slicer directly while beginners can submit job requests through guided workflows.

The integration currently supports Bambu Lab's X1C, A1 Mini, and P1P printers, with H2 Series and X1E integration planned for future releases. Through Polar Cloud, schools and districts can

• Scale Seamlessly across multiple locations with centralized management of printer fleets
• Give every school its own digital hub with role-based permissions where students submit print requests and teachers manage queues
• Streamline student workflow with direct integration from design platforms like Tinkercad and Onshape
• Automate communication through real-time email and text notifications for print status updates
• Ensure accountability with advanced reporting on usage, material costs, and print history for budget planning
• Gain district-wide visibility with detailed analytics to identify high-performing programs and schools needing support

Secure Integration Through Bambu Lab SDK

The partnership leverages Bambu Lab's Local Server SDK, which provides secure API access while maintaining data privacy and compliance standards essential for educational environments. This approach ensures sensitive student and school data remains protected while enabling the advanced fleet management capabilities schools need.

"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, backed by the data and visibility that district leaders need to scale confidently."

Polar3D Proven Platform

Polar3D has built its reputation by removing operational burdens from educators, allowing teachers to focus on teaching and students to focus on creating. The Polar Cloud platform includes tried-and-tested projects, cross-curricular lesson ideas, and tools that help students engage meaningfully in STEM education.

"Schools tell us constantly how difficult it is to manage 3D printing programs at scale," said Van Morris, CEO of Polar3D. "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."

Immediate Availability

The integration is available immediately for all Bambu printer owners and Polar Cloud subscribers. Schools and districts can learn more about setup and implementation at the Polar Cloud website.

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