Application of Ortur laser engraving machine in the field of education

    In today's era of deep integration of technology and education, the Ortur laser engraving machine has become an important tool for global educational institutions to cultivate students' practical abilities due to its high precision, ease of operation, and rich creative possibilities. From labor education in primary and secondary schools to engineering maker courses in universities, the Ortur laser engraving machine has demonstrated unique teaching value in multiple educational scenarios. The following are typical application cases in the field of education.

1. Innovation in Labor Education: The Perfect Combination of Traditional Crafts and Modern Technology

    Nanjing Normal University Affiliated Middle School Jiangning Branch has introduced the Ortur laser engraving machine into its labor education curriculum and conducted a research course on "Laser Engraving Rubber Seals". Students use computer software to design patterns around themes such as school anniversary and zodiac signs, and then use Ortur equipment to complete the carving. This teaching method not only enhances students' classroom participation, but also allows them to deeply understand the role of technological innovation in improving labor efficiency by comparing traditional manual carving with modern laser technology. For example, students achieve high-yield and low-cost production through laser engraving, while retaining the artistic sense of manual carving, truly achieving the integration of "traditional craftsmanship and modern technology".

    Laiwu Wenyuan School has integrated laser engraving technology into its art curriculum and developed the "Laser Leaf Carving" project. After selecting leaves, students use an Ortur laser engraving machine to accurately engrave patterns on the surface of the leaves, ultimately transforming ordinary leaves into unique works of art. This teaching method not only stimulates students' creativity, but also allows them to intuitively understand the technical principles by adjusting parameters such as laser power and speed, achieving an organic combination of art education and scientific exploration.

2. STEM Education Practice: From Creative Design to Physical Implementation

    During the epidemic, students from Changzhou Information Vocational and Technical College used Ortur laser engraving machines to solve practical problems, transforming discarded exhibition boards into 64 environmentally friendly dining table partitions. They completed the production in just 4 hours by designing the base, programming and cutting, which not only alleviated the pressure of the shortage of epidemic prevention materials in the school, but also conveyed the educational significance of sustainable development through the concept of "waste utilization". This project has been evaluated by the school as a vivid interpretation of the charm of technological innovation and has become a classic case of maker education at the school.

    The Maker Club of Zhejiang Normal University Affiliated Gaozhao Experimental School uses the Ortur laser engraving machine for cultural and creative projects. The teachers and students designed and produced Mid Autumn Festival lanterns that incorporate elements of the Asian Games mascot. Through software drawing and carving of different materials, they ultimately presented a work that combines traditional festive atmosphere with modern technology. This interdisciplinary practice not only exercises students' spatial design skills, but also cultivates their project management and teamwork abilities through the "art+engineering" model.

3. Engineering Education in Higher Education Institutions: Deep Transformation from Theory to Practice

    The teaching team of Beijing University of Chemical Technology has developed the "Laser Carving Innovation Practice Training" course in engineering maker education, with Ortur laser engraving machine as the core equipment. This course features "Three Creations and Five Degrees", guiding students to transform their creativity into actual products through design, carving, assembly, and other processes. For example, students use laser engraving to create robotic arm parts, and then combine programming to achieve automated control, presenting the entire process from conceptual design to prototype production. This course not only won the first prize of the National Higher Education Engineering Maker Education Teaching Achievement Award, but also became a model for the reform of engineering education in universities.

    In the general technology course of Jiangning Branch of Nanjing Normal University Affiliated Middle School, teachers found that the use of Ortur equipment significantly improved the completion rate and innovative thinking performance of students in the class by comparing the teaching effects of traditional manual carving and laser carving. During the laser engraving process, students need to continuously optimize design parameters and solve the challenges brought by material properties. This "learning by doing" mode effectively enhances their problem-solving ability and technical application level.

4. Competition and Innovation: A Stage to Inspire Students' Creativity

    In the labor skills competition for primary and secondary school students in Nanjing, multiple schools participated in the "laser processing project" using Ortur laser engraving machines. The participating students created practical and creative works around the theme of "Jinling Children Love Labor" through software design, laser engraving, and other processes. For example, the intelligent garbage classification sign designed by the award-winning student not only has a beautiful appearance, but also achieves clear and easy to read identification through the precision of laser engraving. This form of competition not only tests students' technical mastery, but also stimulates their innovative potential through "competition to promote learning".

    During project practice using the Ortur laser engraving machine, students from Beijing University of Chemical Technology successfully achieved over 380 colors of engraving on stainless steel surfaces by adjusting laser parameters. This technological breakthrough not only expands the application scenarios of laser engraving, but also enables students to deeply understand the principle of combining materials science and optical technology during the exploration process. The relevant achievements have been reported by professional media such as China Laser Network, becoming a typical case of the integration of scientific research and education in universities.

5. Educational resource support: comprehensive empowerment from hardware to software

    The Ortur laser engraving machine not only provides high-performance hardware, but also lowers the teaching threshold through accompanying software. For example, Inspiraesth software supports visual operation of Ortur devices, and students can complete pattern design and carving parameter settings through simple drag and drop. The software also has a built-in teaching case library, covering a full range of courses from basic scale production to complex artistic creation, which teachers can directly use for classroom teaching. In addition, the user manual and instructional videos provided by Ortur (such as the "Ortur Laser Master 3 Carving and Cutting Tutorial") provide detailed guidance for teachers and students to complete equipment debugging, safe operation, and other aspects, ensuring the smooth progress of the teaching process.

    In the STEM education field, Ortur laser engraving machines compete with brands such as Makeblock for differentiation. Compared to Makeblock's high-end robot solutions, Ortur devices offer high cost-effectiveness, ease of operation, and wide material compatibility (supporting 340+materials), making them more suitable for basic courses in primary and secondary schools as well as universities with limited budgets. For example, Changzhou Information Vocational and Technical College chose the Ortur laser engraving machine as the main equipment for the maker space after comparing multiple devices, precisely because of its "low entry threshold and significant teaching effect" characteristics.

    The Ortur laser engraving machine is reshaping traditional teaching methods by integrating cutting-edge technology into educational settings. From technological innovation in labor education to the practical implementation of STEM projects, from in-depth exploration of engineering courses in universities to creative expression on competition stages, Ortur equipment has not only become a powerful assistant for teachers in teaching, but also a bridge for students to explore science and stimulate creativity. With the continuous promotion of educational informatization, Ortur laser engraving machines will play a key role in more education fields, helping to cultivate innovative talents that meet the needs of future society.