Education – Budmen® Industries

A New World of Opportunity

Posted on October 18, 2021October 25, 2021

As we observe Columbus Day 2021, the contentious debate between keeping controversial statues or removing them has reached a boiling point. In Syracuse, NY our discussion centers around a landmark of downtown, the Columbus Monument. Where a towering 11-foot bronze statue of Christopher Columbus stands on top of a large pedestal. On both sides of […]

Masterclass in Problem Solving: Josh Burker

Posted on July 19, 2020July 21, 2020

Meet Josh Burker. The penultimate problem solver, he is a teacher and author who stepped up to do the impossible by developing solutions for communities in dire need.

Youth: The Hope and Future of Our Planet

Posted on July 12, 2020July 12, 2020

Meet the Livingston Robotics Club, a group of students who stepped up to apply their learning and skills to do the impossible.

Beyond Civic Responsibility: Katie Hollenback

Posted on June 27, 2020July 6, 2020

Meet Katie Hollenback, a teacher from one of the pandemic epicenters who stepped up to do the impossible in her actions to help her community, family, and students.

Leadership in Action: John Umekubo

Posted on June 21, 2020July 6, 2020

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit many individuals were paralyzed with fear and uncertainty, but John Umekubo lept into action to help his community and hasn't stopped since.

Everyone Prints

Posted on December 30, 2019April 18, 2020

Budmen Industries is all about the 3D printed plastic possibilities but have you found yourself wondering: How does 3D printing actually work? Don't worry! You are not alone. We get this question all the time. So often in fact, that we have created a 3D Printing Crash Course. It is chock full of everything you need to […]

For Whom the Buildini Draws

Posted on December 23, 2019April 18, 2020

The Buildini™ 3D Printer was created for experimenting. In our workshop, we keep pushing it to see what new creative possibilities exist within its' gears and sprockets. We love to swap the extruder on the Buildini for a pen, pencil, or marker and then send it doodling away. The result is an amalgamation of the precision from a machine and the warmth and texture […]