What Tinkermind does

Tinkermind Edutech Singapore Pte Ltd (branded 'tinkermind') is a Singapore-headquartered private company that delivers maker-centric and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) education through hands-on, minds-on learning experiences using digital tools (3D printing, micro-controllers, coding) and physical craft technologies. Founded circa 2018, the company operates programmes in schools, public libraries, and corporate settings across Singapore, with stated intent to extend reach regionally. Its core institutional asset is the appointment by IMDA (Infocomm Media Development Authority) and NLB (National Library Board) as Anchor Operator for the National Library's maker spaces (PIXEL Labs, subsequently rebranded MakeIT) under a 2+2 year contract covering operations, programme design and staffing.

The product and service portfolio spans three buckets. (1) Professional services: STEAM curriculum consultancy and teacher training for schools; face-to-face and online maker programmes during term time, holidays and online; prototyping services for makers and innovators. (2) Managed services: contracted staffing and operations of the MakeIT public maker spaces in National Libraries. (3) Hardware and retail: the proprietary 3D Tinkerpen pen with PCL/PLA multi-color refill packs, third-party Bambu Lab 3D printers and filament (TPU, PCL, PLA), custom 3D printed items (nametags, gift boxes, motorcycle OBU covers), and a daily laptop rental (Yoga 7 2-in-1, Gen 10) for self-collection at the Cititech Industrial Building office.

Revenue is generated via per-programme institutional fees (schools, government, corporates), contract-based managed services revenue from the IMDA/NLB award, unit-based hardware sales through the tinkermind.sg e-commerce storefront, and modest daily rental fees. The go-to-market is primarily community-led via partnerships with schools, libraries and government bodies, supplemented by direct-to-consumer e-commerce. Pricing is pay-as-you-go or quote-based; institutional and government contract values are not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held with no disclosed external funding or investor base, operates with 1–10 employees from a single Singapore office, and is not listed.

Name

Tinkermind

Legal name

Tinkermind Edutech Singapore Pte Ltd

Website

https://tinkermind.sg

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Tinkermind is a Singapore-based maker and STEAM education provider delivering hands-on programmes, teacher training, and prototyping services to schools, government (NLB/IMDA-managed public maker spaces) and corporate clients, alongside a proprietary Tinkerpen 3D pen and 3D printing retail line.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

STEAM Education Services

SIC

Pens, Pencils & Other Artists' Materials (3950)

akta.pro primary industry

3D Printing, CAD & Digital Fabrication Programs (EDAMADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

3D Printers (Additive Manufacturing) (HDACAEAH), Crafts & Maker Arts (Ceramics, Textiles, Jewelry, Mixed Media) (EDAMAAAD)

Keywords

• STEAM education programs
• Maker education services
• 3D printing equipment
• Curriculum consultancy services
• Corporate training workshops

Headquarters

HQ city

Singapore

HQ country

Singapore

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. STEAM and Maker Program Delivery: Face-to-face and online maker programs for students, delivered in schools, libraries, and during holiday periods. Programs cover 3D printing, coding, robotics, art, and design thinking.
2. Curriculum Consultancy and Teacher Training: Consultancy services for schools and institutions on how to integrate maker and STEAM education into mainstream curriculum. Includes teacher training programs.
3. Laptop and Equipment Rental: Daily rental of laptops (Yoga 7 2-in-1) for use with maker programs. Self-collection at office location.
4. 3D Printing Products and Supplies: Sale of 3D printing equipment (Bambu Lab printers), filaments (PLA, PCL, TPU), and accessories including the proprietary Tinkerpen and refill packs.
5. Public Maker Space Operations: Contracted operations and staffing for PIXEL Labs (now MakeIT) public maker spaces in National Libraries, awarded via IMDA/NLB contract.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tinkermind provides hands-on, minds-on maker and STEAM education programmes to schools, libraries, polytechnics, and corporate clients across Singapore and the region, paired with curriculum consultancy, teacher training, and prototyping services. The company also operates MakeIT (formerly PIXEL Labs) public maker spaces in National Libraries under a 2+2-year IMDA/NLB anchor operator contract and sells 3D printing equipment, filaments, custom 3D printed items, and its proprietary Tinkerpen 3D printing pen through an e-commerce store and office self-collection.

Product overview

Tinkermind is a Singapore-based maker and STEAM education company offering hands-on, minds-on learning experiences using digital and physical tools. Their portfolio includes educational programmes and services (STEAM curriculum consultancy, teacher training, prototyping services, holiday and online maker programmes), equipment rental (laptop daily rental), and a retail store. The retail offerings center on 3D printing products including the proprietary 3D Tinkerpen (their flagship consumer product), Bambu Lab 3D printers, and various filaments and materials (TPU, PCL, PLA). They also sell custom 3D printed items. The company operates public makerspaces in National Libraries under contract with IMDA and NLB.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3D Tinkerpen Proprietary 3D printing pen sold by Tinkermind that allows users to draw three-dimensional objects using heated filament. Priced at $59 SGD and supported by tutorial videos and template downloads. Targeted at consumers, students, and makers seeking an accessible 3D printing tool.
• Bambu Lab P2S Combo 3D Printer Bambu Lab P2S Combo 3D printer sold through Tinkermind's e-commerce storefront at $1,465 SGD for consumers, schools, and hobbyists needing a full 3D printing setup.
• 1.75mm PCL 3D Printer Filament 1kg 1.75mm PCL filament in 1kg spools sold for use with 3D printers, priced at $30 SGD (sale) / $35 SGD (regular). Targeted at makers and consumers running 3D printing projects.
• TPU for AMS Filament TPU filament compatible with Bambu Lab AMS systems, priced at $54.50 SGD, for makers and consumers using AMS multi-material 3D printing setups.
• Multi-color Refill Pack (PCL) for Tinkerpen Multi-color PCL filament refill pack for use with the 3D Tinkerpen, sold as a standalone consumable at $19 SGD, targeted at Tinkerpen owners and student makers.
• Multi-color Refill Pack (PLA) for Tinkerpen Multi-color PLA filament refill pack for use with the 3D Tinkerpen, sold as a standalone consumable at $16 SGD, targeted at Tinkerpen owners and student makers.
• Custom 3D Printed Items Custom 3D printed items including nametags ($3 SGD each / $7 SGD for 3pcs), Valentine's gift boxes ($13.80 SGD), and motorcycle OBU covers ($10 SGD). Produced on demand by Tinkermind and sold to individual consumers and small buyers.
• Laptop Daily Rental Daily rental service for a Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 (14 inch, Gen 10) laptop with Yoga Pen included, priced at $70 SGD per day. Customers self-collect at Tinkermind's Singapore office. Designed for participants of maker programmes and individual makers needing short-term laptop access.
• STEAM and Maker Programme Curriculum Consultancy Consultancy services for schools and educational institutions on developing STEAM-based and maker-centric curriculum, including teacher training on integrating maker and STEAM education into mainstream subjects. Targeted at primary, secondary, and tertiary education institutions.
• Prototyping Services Hands-on prototyping services for makers and innovators, providing practical support and access to fabrication tools for product development. Targeted at individual makers and corporate clients needing rapid prototyping.
• Holiday and Online Maker Programmes Maker education programmes delivered during school holidays and online, covering emerging technologies (3D printing, coding, robotics) and traditional crafts. Targeted at students and schools participating during breaks, with online delivery expanded during COVID-19 to reach more schools locally and regionally.
• MakeIT (formerly PIXEL Labs) Anchored Operations Anchored operations, programme design, and staffing for MakeIT public maker spaces in Singapore's National Libraries, including 3D printing, coding, robotics, and crafting programmes for the general public. Delivered under contract with IMDA and NLB.

Quantifiable outcome

• Schools report enhanced student engagement and creative thinking through hands-on maker activities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IMDA (Infocomm Media Development Authority)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2018Tinkermind was awarded a 2+2 year contract by IMDA/NLB to anchor operations, develop programs, and provide staffing for MakeIT (formerly PIXEL Labs), public maker spaces in Singapore's National Libraries. IMDA is a Singapore government statutory board overseeing the infocomm and media sectors.
• National Library Board (NLB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2018Appointed as Anchor Operator for National Library's Makerspaces alongside IMDA. Tinkermind manages PIXEL Labs/MakeIT, creating awareness of making techniques and emerging technologies including 3D printing, coding, robotics, and crafting for the public.
• Science Centre SingaporeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization shown in client logos, indicating collaboration in science and maker education.
• IET (Institute of Engineering & Technology)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupported execution of 2019 IET Faraday Challenge Singapore final. Partnership for engineering education events and collaborations.
• Schools Network (Various)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExtensive network of partner schools including: Fuhua Primary, West Spring Secondary, Tanjong Katong, New Town Secondary, Jurong West Secondary, Presbyterian High, Concord Primary, Frontier Primary, Bukit Panjang, Canossa Catholic Primary, Anglo Chinese School, CHIJ, RGS. Tinkermind delivers maker programs directly to these institutions.
• Polytechnics and Higher EducationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner institutions including Temasek Polytechnic, PSB Academy, NTU School of Medicine for maker education programs.
• PlayeumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization for children's interactive museum and maker education, shown in client logos.
• Empire CodeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoding education partner organization shown in client logos section.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• LEGO Education: Global STEAM/STEM education solutions provider (part of LEGO/LEGO Group). Comparable as a school-facing STEAM curriculum and hardware provider; competes indirectly for the same maker/STEAM budget allocation in Singapore primary and secondary schools.
• MakerBot: Established 3D printer manufacturer with a long-running education division (MakerBot Education). Overlaps in selling 3D printers, filaments, and STEAM curricula to schools, competing for the same institutional education buyers as Tinkermind's hardware arm.
• Bambu Lab: Major consumer/prosumer 3D printer manufacturer whose P2S Combo Tinkermind resells. Comparable as a category-defining 3D printing brand selling into the same education and maker enthusiast buyer; Tinkermind is a downstream channel partner rather than a true competitor, but Bambu Lab's brand pulls consumer attention away.

Regional players

• Science Centre Singapore: Singapore public science institution listed as a Tinkermind collaborator. Comparable as a STEAM engagement channel for schools and the public, with overlapping mission around maker education, but operates as a public institution rather than a commercial provider.

Direct peers

• Empire Code: Singapore coding and digital education provider shown as a Tinkermind partner. Overlaps in STEAM/coding program delivery to Singapore schools and students, competing for the same institutional buyer relationships and holiday-program wallet.
• 3Doodler: Global consumer 3D printing pen brand and the established category leader. Directly competes with Tinkermind's Tinkerpen on product, price point, and education channel distribution.
• Playeum: Singapore children's interactive museum and maker/creative learning organization listed as a Tinkermind partner. Comparable as a hands-on maker education venue targeting children and schools in Singapore, competing for similar grant and institutional funding.
• Tinkercademy: Singapore-based maker and technology education provider offering hands-on STEAM programs and workshops. Appears as a Tinkermind partner in the source data, indicating direct overlap in target customers (schools, students) and maker-centric curriculum in the same Singapore market.

Emerging players

• CoderZ: Online STEAM and coding/robotics education platform with a presence in Asian school markets. Comparable as a STEAM program provider targeting schools, with overlapping use cases in coding, robotics, and maker-style learning; a potential alternative vendor for the same institutional buyers.

Others

• Tinkercad (Autodesk): Free browser-based 3D modeling tool used by Tinkermind in workshops (per Presbyterian High case study). An upstream enabling tool rather than a competitor, but Tinkercad's brand sits in the same 3D-printing-in-education mental space that Tinkermind monetizes through programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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