TinkerToys GmbH
TinkerToys GmbH provides an entry-level 3D construction software and educational materials for teaching digital design and making to students from grade 2 to 10.
About
TinkerToys GmbH develops user-friendly 3D construction software and curriculum-compliant educational materials aimed at teaching students from primary school upwards how to construct in 3D. Their 'Digital Toolbox' empowers students to create individual models with over 40 shapes, 100 design templates, and connectors, supporting various subjects with more than 100 hours of lessons. The software integrates seamlessly with laser cutters, VR/AR applications, and 3D printers, and is designed for easy use in schools without prerequisites. TinkerToys supports educators with course management tools, comprehensive teaching resources in different formats, creative learning kits, and starter packages, promoting key future skills (4C competencies: creativity, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking). Licenses are available for individuals, classrooms, and entire schools, and the solution is accessible via app or browser.
Products & Services
- Digital 3D Construction Toolbox (Software)
- Curriculum-based teaching materials (online courses, Moodle courses, worksheets)
- Creative Learning Kits
- 3D model export for 3D printing, VR/AR, laser cutting, and plotting
- App for iOS and Android
- Ordering service for 3D-printed models
- Training and workshops for educators
- Project-based learning examples and guides
Use Cases & Case Studies
- Use of TinkerSchool in basic and advanced school classes for 3D design and printing
- Workshops with Audi Berlin for creating personalized 3D-printed model cars
- Project examples for curriculum integration such as geometry, art, and science models (e.g., Brandenburger Tor, chloroplast, the solar system)
Partnerships & Collaborations
- Audi Berlin (3D-printed Audi A1 workshop/event)
- TinkerSchool in Austria (funded via the Marktplatz Lernapps and BMBWF)
- Akki – Aktion & Kultur mit Kindern (Düsseldörfchen children's city project)
Awards & Recognition
- Guetesiegel Lern-Apps (Seal of Quality for Learning Apps)
- fragFINN.de checked - The Net for Kids
- Ausgezeichneter Ort im Land der Ideen 2018 (Outstanding Place in the Land of Ideas 2018)
Contact Information
Certifications & Compliance
- High data protection standards with servers in Germany