Time flies, and Maker Faire Shenzhen has reached its 13th year. This year, the themed “Enchant everything with AI” event is officially scheduled for November 16-17, 2024. As a major gathering for collaboration and exchange within the maker community, this year’s focus is on AI hardware innovators, showcasing the vast potential of integrating artificial intelligence across various industries. With an open mind, everything can become AI-driven. On the journey to embracing AI, makers are always stirring up fresh ideas and creations.
This year’s summit will once again bring together brilliant minds, fostering collaboration between the maker community and the AI industry. Through diverse and inclusive activities, the event will inspire innovation projects and explore how to address the challenges posed by AI technology and market changes, further driving the adoption of AI in the maker space.
In today’s “Community Partner Sponsors” column, we will introduce Makeblock (booth number: B6).
Company Overview
Founded in 2013, Shenzhen Makeblock Co., Ltd. caters to schools, educational institutions, and home-based STEAM education settings. The company offers a comprehensive suite of robotics hardware, programming software, and intelligent laser tools, accompanied by high-quality educational content. It also hosts international youth robotics competitions. Makeblock operates under three major sub-brands: Makeblock (STEAM education), XTOOL (intelligent laser tools), and MakeX (youth robotics competitions), positioning itself as a global leader in desktop-level intelligent laser tools and STEAM coding robots.
Key Product Introduction
1. xTool F1 Portable High-Speed Laser Engraver
The xTool F1 is the first compact galvanometer laser engraver from xTool, equipped with an industrial-grade galvanometer that delivers processing speeds of up to 4000mm/s with an accuracy of 0.001mm. Its high-speed engraving ensures materials are processed quickly without distortion. The device features dual red and blue lasers (a 10W blue laser and a 2W infrared laser) for engraving on a wide range of materials. With both manual and automatic focusing options, the xTool F1 is intelligent, efficient, portable, and easy to use.
2. xTool P2 Professional CO2 Laser Cutter
The xTool P2 is a desktop-grade 55W multifunctional CO2 laser cutter, designed for education and creative projects. Equipped with a CO2 laser, it offers high power, high speed, and a large working area. The P2 supports through-pass processing, curved surface engraving, long object handling, and thick material cutting. Whether used in classroom instruction, business innovation, or home crafting, it helps turn creativity and inspiration into reality.
3. xTool M1 Home Desktop Engraving and Cutting Machine
The xTool M1 is a versatile desktop machine that integrates laser engraving, laser cutting, and tool cutting. Designed to be user-friendly and safe, it is suitable for craftsmen, schools, home users, hobbyists, and professionals alike. The xTool M1 helps you create more than you might imagine, offering a powerful solution for a wide range of material processing needs.
4. xTool S1 Enclosed Multi-Function Laser Cutter
The xTool S1 is an enclosed semiconductor multi-function laser cutter, equipped with four major safety protection systems to ensure exceptionally high safety standards in the semiconductor industry. It features absolute coordinate positioning for precise, smart, and user-friendly operation. The machine can be upgraded with different power and type laser heads to meet a variety of creative needs. With additional professional accessories like a raised platform and feeding components, the xTool S1 enables more efficient and outstanding creative projects.
5. mBot2 Educational Robot (AI Hardware)
The mBot2 educational kit is a programmable robot built on a metal framework that supports networking capabilities. It uses the CyberPi microcontroller as its main control unit, paired with the mBot2 expansion board powered by a high-performance battery, and features precision optical encoder motors. The updated metal chassis offers enhanced expansion capabilities. With a comprehensive teaching kit and curriculum support, mBot2 has become an essential tool for schools and institutions in delivering robotics education.
6. Information Technology PBL Series Course Kit
The PBL (Project-Based Learning) course kit is designed for students in grades 3 – 6, offering three thematic series: national defense, space, and daily life. The courses integrate tools and technologies such as laser cutters, AI hardware, and the Internet of Things (IoT), aiming to cultivate students’ hands-on creativity, problem-solving, and collaborative thinking skills.
Conclusion
After a decade of development, Makeblock has successfully established a comprehensive ecosystem in STEAM education products, laser processing tools, software, educational solutions, and international competitions. The company has received numerous international design awards and certifications from global educational standards, earning recognition from governments, official news agencies, and top media partners worldwide. Looking ahead, Makeblock will continue to innovate, bringing the joy of creation to more people.
We welcome business inquiries and cooperation from individuals, companies, and traders.
Contact Us
Makeblock Official Website: Robot Kits & STEM Toys for K-12 Schools and Home Education｜Makeblock
Tel: +86 18789398678 Manager Wang
Maker Faire Shenzhen 2024
Call for Makers Now Officially Open!
Date: November 16th-17th, 2024 (Weekend)
Maker Faire Shenzhen is officially scheduled for November 16-17 with the theme “Enchant everything with AI”. The event aims to spotlight AI hardware innovators and showcase the vast possibilities of integrating artificial intelligence across industries. Click to learn more.
If you’d like to present your years of technological innovation and stories of driving industry transformation at China’s largest maker innovation festival—especially showcasing AI-powered achievements—this is the place to be. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with like-minded makers, explore the cutting-edge applications of AI in various fields, and discuss the future of AI technology. Scan the QR code at the end of this article or click here to register. Let’s come together in the era of “Enchant everything with AI” to propel the limitless possibilities of the future!
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Registration Period: June 26th, 2024 – September 30th, 2024
Summit Dates: November 16th, 2024 – November 17th, 2024 (Weekend)
P.S. Companies that reserved booths last year do not need to reapply. Stay tuned for more recruitment channels and upcoming activities.
Recap video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeBJae0fHaI
