OMTech & Brain Builders: Inspiring Tomorrow’s Creators Today

At OMTech, we’ve always believed that the best learning happens when people make something. That belief is at the heart of our partnership with Brain Builders, an organization dedicated to helping students learn STEM concepts through hands-on creativity, experimentation, and real-world tools.

This collaboration is part of a larger mission for us: making modern fabrication technology more accessible in classrooms and makerspaces. By collaborating with education-focused programs like Brain Builders, we’re helping students transition beyond textbooks and screens into real, hands-on learning experiences. 

Why Hands-On STEM Education Matters More Than Ever

STEM education is everywhere—but access to real tools isn’t. Many students learn about design, physics, or manufacturing concepts in theory, but never get the chance to see how those ideas translate into the physical world. When many students thrive on hands-on experience, having the technology to turn abstract ideas into reality makes these learning experiences memorable. 

Brain Builders focuses on closing that gap. Their programs emphasize interactive learning, where students design, build, test, and iterate. With laser machines, learning instantly becomes more engaging. Students can take a digital idea, prepare a file, choose materials, and watch it turn into a finished object. Students start to see themselves not just as learners, but as creators.

Laser Technology in Action at Brain Builders

Through our partnership, Brain Builders classrooms now use OMTech laser machines that closely resemble the tools found in real workshops, studios, and small businesses. Students aren’t just observing demonstrations—they’re actively involved in the process, learning how design software connects to machine operation and material behavior.

Laser technology introduces students to practical skills like precision, planning, and problem-solving. A cut that’s off by a millimeter matters. File preparation matters. Testing and adjusting settings matter. These lessons teach patience, critical thinking, and attention to detail—skills that extend far beyond STEM projects.

What we love seeing most is how quickly intimidation turns into curiosity. Lasers can seem complex at first, but once students understand how they work and get hands-on experience, that hesitation disappears and creativity takes over.

Supporting Educators Along the Way

This partnership isn’t just about students—it’s also about educators. Introducing advanced equipment into a classroom can feel overwhelming without proper support, training, and resources. That’s why OMTech’s broader Education Program focuses on helping schools and makerspaces adopt fabrication tools with confidence.

We work to ensure our machines are:

• Safe and reliable for learning environments

• Compatible with commonly used design software

• Flexible enough to support multiple subjects and skill levels

One laser machine can support lessons in engineering, art, math, science, and design—all in the same space. That versatility makes it easier for educators to integrate making into their curriculum without needing specialized programs for every class.

Teaching Skills That Go Beyond the Classroom

One of the most rewarding parts of this partnership is seeing how these tools prepare students for the future. Working with laser technology teaches more than machine operation. Students develop skills like creative problem-solving, digital design thinking, and iterative learning—trying, adjusting, and improving.

These are real-world skills. Whether students pursue careers in STEM, creative fields, or business, hands-on making gives them experience with tools and workflows they’ll encounter outside the classroom. It also encourages experimentation and resilience—learning that mistakes aren’t failures, but part of the process.

A Shared Vision for the Future of Learning

Our work with Brain Builders reflects a shared belief: education should be engaging, practical, and empowering. We don’t see laser machines as niche tools—they’re gateways to creativity, confidence, and real-world understanding.

By partnering with organizations that value hands-on learning, we’re helping classrooms and makerspaces become places where students can explore ideas freely, collaborate, and build something tangible. That experience can be the spark that leads to lifelong curiosity—or even a future career.

Looking Ahead

This partnership is just one step in our ongoing effort to support education and the maker community. At OMTech, we’re committed to working with classrooms, educators, and makerspaces to bring modern fabrication tools into learning environments where they can make the biggest impact.

Seeing students light up when their ideas come to life is a reminder of why we do what we do. And we’re excited to keep building these opportunities—one classroom, one project, and one curious maker at a time.

Join the OMTech Education Program

If you’re an educator, school, or makerspace looking to bring hands-on fabrication into your learning environment, OMTech’s Education Program is built to support you. We work directly with classrooms to provide access to laser machines, training resources, and ongoing support—helping students turn ideas into real-world projects with confidence.

Learn more about the OMTech Education Program and see how we’re helping educators bring modern making into the classroom.