What STEM Education Works does

STEM Education Works is a privately held US education company headquartered in Lafayette, Indiana, operating as a subsidiary of SDI Innovations (a diversified parent that also owns School Datebooks and Eventlink). The company designs and distributes hands-on STEM curriculum and educational robotics equipment for K-12 schools, with secondary reach into industry/corporate workforce programs and out-of-school-time settings such as libraries, museums, and 4-H. Its catalog is anchored on the 5E instructional model (Engage, Explore, Explain, Engineer, Evaluate) and aligned to multiple national standards including CCSS, NGSS, STL, ISTE, and CSTA, organized into 35 cross-curricular units that integrate science, math, ELA, social studies, art, and SEL.

The technical stack combines proprietary curriculum and software platforms with third-party hardware. Hardware offerings span Dobot desktop robotic arms (Magician at $1,995, Magician Lite at $995, and the higher-end 6-axis Magician E6 at $6,995), Wonder Workshop Dash programmable robots ($189.99 single / $1,995 12-pack), and BBC micro:bit microcontroller kits for IoT and coding. Software includes the Make Wonder platform (Blockly-based virtual Dash programming, Coding Pathways lessons, Wonder League competition access) delivered via multi-year subscriptions ranging from $2,195 to $8,495. Curriculum bundles pair specific hardware platforms with turnkey K-5, middle school, and high school courses (Foundations of Design & Innovation, Mission to Mars, Advanced EV Micro-Kart, 3D Printing Success Pack), with classroom and lab packages priced from $12,976 to $32,690.

The company runs a direct-to-consumer go-to-market through its own e-commerce site, toll-free phone sales (866-783-6109), and purchase-order fulfillment (free shipping over $500), with no channel partners, resellers, or international distribution evident. Revenue is generated through a mix of one-time hardware sales, multi-year curriculum subscriptions, turnkey classroom/lab packages, and professional development services. Pricing spans $65 micro:bit kits to $32,690 lab packages, with named customers dispersed across small K-12 schools, extension programs, museums, and a single industrial buyer (Endress+Hauser), and self-reported reach of "hundreds of teachers."

Name

STEM Education Works

Legal name

STEM Education Works

Website

https://stemeducationworks.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

STEM Education Works designs and distributes standards-aligned K-12 STEM curriculum, educational robotics hardware (Dobot, Wonder Workshop, micro:bit), and software subscriptions (Make Wonder), sold direct to schools, industry workforce programs, and out-of-school organizations across the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

STEM Education Equipment and Curriculum

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Math & Science Interactive Learning Platforms (STEM Core) (EDAFANAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Math & STEM Learning Technology (incl. Coding/Robotics Platforms) (EDAJAMAG), STEM Teacher Tools, Curriculum & Lesson Planning Platforms (EDAFANAK), STEM & Computer Science Curriculum (EDAGAAAB), Robotics Kits, Parts & Lab Equipment Providers (Education-Focused) (EDAMADAN)

Keywords

• Educational robotics
• STEM curriculum
• K-12 STEM education
• Coding platforms
• Hands-on learning

Headquarters

HQ city

Lafayette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Curriculum Licensing: Digital and print curriculum sold through license tiers (Single Instructor, Studio) with 1, 2, or 3-year subscription periods. Includes Foundations of Design and Innovation, Build Smart EV Micro-Kart, and specialized editions for Sphero, Dobot, micro:bit, littleBits, and 3D printing.
2. Educational Robotics Hardware: Sale of robotics equipment including Dobot Magician ($1,995), Dobot Magician Lite ($995), Dobot Magician E6 ($6,995), Wonder Workshop Dash robots, and related accessories.
3. Technology Bundles and Packages: Pre-configured classroom and lab packages including Starter Robotics Package ($12,976), Technology Lab Robotics Package ($32,690), and Make Wonder STEM suites combining hardware with curriculum licenses.
4. STEM Activity Cards: Quick STEM activity card sets ($89 each) covering Sphero, Dobot, littleBits, micro:bit, and 3D Printing editions. Bundle of 5 sets available for $399.
5. Professional Development Services: Teacher support, one-on-one consultations, and professional development resources to help educators implement STEM curriculum effectively.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

STEM Education Works provides hands-on STEM education solutions to K-12 schools, educators, and institutions by bundling educational robotics hardware (Dobot arms, Wonder Workshop Dash, micro:bit kits), standards-aligned curriculum using the 5E instructional model, and software platforms (Make Wonder). The company offers classroom and lab packages that combine physical robotics equipment with teacher-ready curriculum, activity cards, and professional development support.

Product overview

STEM Education Works provides a comprehensive hands-on STEM education ecosystem combining robotics hardware, curriculum packages, and software platforms. The core product portfolio includes Dobot robotic arms (Magician, Magician E6, Magician Lite) for teaching robotics and automation; Wonder Workshop Dash robots and the Make Wonder software platform for block-based coding education; BBC micro:bit microcontroller kits (Smart Home, Smart City, Smart Coding, Starter) for IoT and programming; and Standards-aligned curriculum modules (Foundations of Design & Innovation for K-5, Foundations of Engineering for middle/high school, Build Smart EV Micro-Kart courses) using the 5E instructional model. The offering architecture is organized as: Robotics hardware products (Dobot, Dash) as the primary teaching tools; Software platforms (Make Wonder) providing virtual and physical coding experiences; Curriculum offerings (FDI, FETR, Build Smart) for grade-banded instruction; Activity Cards for quick STEM challenges; and Complete classroom packages bundling hardware with curriculum access. Products are sold individually, as bundles, or as comprehensive school/lab packages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dobot Magician Desktop robotic arm with five end effectors for gripping, 3D printing, laser engraving, writing, and drawing. Used for teaching programming, robotics, automation, electronics, and engineering design to K-12 and higher education students.
• Dobot Magician E6 Desktop 6-axis collaborative robot designed for education and scientific research with collision detection and plug-and-play operation. Used by schools and colleges for AI and smart manufacturing instruction.
• Dobot Magician Lite Lightweight robotic arm with three end effectors (pen holder, suction cup, soft gripper) that integrates with AI ecosystems for hands-on robotics learning in classrooms.
• Wonder Workshop Dash Award-winning programmable robot for ages 6-11 with sensors enabling movement, singing, dancing, light effects, voice response, and sound. Programmed via Blockly or Wonder apps on iOS, Android, and Chrome.
• Foundations of Design & Innovation K-5 STEM Bundle Complete K-5 STEM curriculum bundle combining Sphero, littleBits, 3D Printing, micro:bit, and Dobot modules with 35 standards-aligned cross-curricular units. Offered in Instructor and Studio licenses for 1, 2, or 3 years.
• Foundations of Design & Innovation Curriculum - Dobot Edition K-5 robotics curriculum using Dobot robotic arms exploring manufacturing and ocean research careers while teaching computational thinking and coding.
• Foundations of Design & Innovation Curriculum - micro:bit Edition Cross-curricular micro:bit curriculum using the MakeCode platform with hands-on project-based learning implementing SEL skills and literacy through coding units for K-5 students.
• Foundations of Engineering, Technology and Robotics: Mission to Mars Middle school curriculum using Dobot robotic arms and block coding through nine lessons exploring robotics, programming, and NASA Mars rover research.
• Advanced EV Micro-Kart Course High school curriculum for mechanical engineering, coding, and circuits where students build and code fully functioning electric go-karts using the 5E lesson format.
• 3D Printing Success Pack K-12 3D printing curriculum with 26 standards-aligned lessons using Tinkercad, covering geometry to social studies, with professional development resources.
• Make Wonder STEM Center Suite Software platform combining virtual Dash robot programming with 8 physical Dash robots, including Coding Pathways lessons, Blockly Pro, 60 math activities, and Wonder League Robotics Competition access.
• Make Wonder STEM Center with Dash Platform combining Make Wonder software with 6 Dash robots for teaching coding and robotics with virtual and physical robot experiences.
• Make Wonder STEM School Suite School-wide platform with 8 Dash robots, full accessory set, accounts for all students, progress tracking for 5 teachers, and full Wonder League Robotics Competition access.
• Make Wonder STEM Classroom Single-classroom Make Wonder platform with 35 student accounts, progress tracking for one teacher, and Wonder League Robotics Competition access.
• Make Wonder STEM Center Make Wonder platform for tech centers offering on-screen and physical Dash robot programming experiences.
• Ring:bit Car v2 DIY micro:bit smart car kit extending micro:bit GPIO ports for students in 3rd grade and above to program autonomous or remote-controlled functionality.
• micro:bit Smart Home Kit Kit with sensors, motors, and buzzers for building smart home inventions including a fish tank, voice-activated lights, and temperature-activated fans. Supports MakeCode, JavaScript, and Python.
• micro:bit Smart City Kit IoT kit for building smart city models including parking lots, transportation networks, and river level monitoring systems with sensors and LEDs.

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SDI InnovationscoreOthersSDI Innovations is the parent company of STEM Education Works. The parent company also includes School Datebooks and Eventlink brands, indicating a diversified education and publishing company structure.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/stemeduworks
• Facebookfacebook.com/STEMEducationWorks

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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