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TO OUR WEST COAST CUSTOMERS:
PATON GROUP IS NOW H2I GROUP
To serve more schools, research labs, and industry needs with technical products and STEM solutions, H2I Group acquired Paton Group out of California in 2019. This reputable reseller specializes in project-based curriculum and certification options in design, prototyping, advanced manufacturing, and fabrication across California, Nevada, and Hawaii.
Exceptional Solutions for
TECH ED Spaces
With a primary focus on education technology in design, prototyping, advanced manufacturing, and fabrication, you can count on us to deliver exceptional technical education products and solutions that both enhance the learning experience and support educators. This includes everything from starter-level to industry-advanced equipment, like 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers, and more. In addition to being a full-service supplier of quality technical education solutions and products, we also offer expert design assistance, budgeting support, coordination with other trades, installation, and on-site service and maintenance to help make your vision a reality.
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Promotions & Product Launches
Discover what’s new in educational technology from your dedicated reseller, H2I Group. From exclusive vendor promotions to the newest equipment releases, this page highlights opportunities to bring more creativity and capability to your learning spaces.
Contact us to learn more about current promotions or to find the right solution for your program.
Stratasys



Request Your PolyJet Sample Box and Learn About Multi-Year Bundles That Maximize Value
PolyJet 3D printing delivers unmatched precision, color, and material versatility, empowering your team to design, prototype, and test ideas with incredible realism. From anatomical models to complex product designs, PolyJet technology brings advanced functionality and visual accuracy to any lab or innovation space.Experience the precision, color, and material versatility of PolyJet 3D printing. Each box includes:
Microfluidics part – for biomedical and engineering programs
ToughOne part – for material science and product design courses
Fabric-printed part – for fashion, art, and industrial design studies
Request a Polyjet Sample Box today through our contact us form and see how PolyJet brings advanced functionality and realism to every lab and classroom.



Introducing ToughONE™: The Next Generation of PolyJet Performance
The new ToughONE™ material combines the strength and durability traditionally seen in FDM printing with PolyJet’s signature smooth surface finish, fine detail, and color versatility. Now educators and students can enjoy the best of both worlds—creating durable, functional parts while still benefiting from the precision and realism that make PolyJet such a powerful teaching and prototyping tool.
Ideal for engineering, CTE, and design programs, ToughONE enables learners to move beyond visual models to hands-on, test-ready prototypes that perform like the real thing—bridging the gap between creativity and real-world application.
Affordable Multi-Year Solutions for Education
Bring industry-leading 3D printing into your school with flexible multi-year bundles that keep budgets predictable. Each bundle includes material credits, service coverage, and extended support that help programs plan ahead and stay productive year after year.
Have questions or need a customized quote? Contact us or your H2I Group Tech Ed Specialist.
DIRECT EDUCATION MULTI-YEAR BUNDLE
| System | 3 Yr | 5 Yr |
|---|---|---|
| F170 | $26,662 | $32,967.72 |
| F370 | $44,908.74 | $55,644.22 |
| J55 | $117,059.50 | $140,154.28 |
MATERIAL CREDITS INCLUDED
| System | 3 Yr | 5 Yr |
|---|---|---|
| F170 | $7,500 | $15,000 |
| F370 | $9,375 | $18,750 |
| J55 | $18,750 | $31,250 |
EXTRA VALUE FOR F-SERIES PRINTERS
Schools choosing a non-Sapphire service contract receive free print heads as part of their multi-year coverage. This added value reduces maintenance costs and helps keep printers running reliably across the life of the system.
Eligible systems: F190CR, F370, F370CR, F770
Free Print Head Benefit
Warranty Only or Warranty plus Sapphire: no free print heads
Warranty + 2 Years of Diamond Care: 3 free print heads
Warranty + 3 Years of Emerald Care: 4 free print heads
All other non-Sapphire multi-year plans: 1 free print head per year
Roland DGA
New Roland VersaSTUDIO Devices Enhance Classroom and Fab Lab Capabilities
Roland DGA has introduced two new desktop fabrication tools, the VersaSTUDIO BN2-30 printer/cutter and the VersaSTUDIO BD-12 UV flatbed printer, bringing professional production quality to education spaces in a compact and easy-to-use format.
What Is New and Improved
Educators will appreciate that these updated VersaSTUDIO models offer faster output, greater reliability, and more versatility than previous versions. The BN2-30 provides a wider print area and quicker print-and-cut performance, which helps classrooms move more students through the workflow in less time. The BD-12 expands material compatibility and supports direct printing on a broader range of objects, making it easier for students to create finished, market-ready items for class projects or fundraising.
Why These Tools Fit Education
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Compact and classroom-friendly footprint
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Professional output with straightforward operation
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Supports design, graphics, marketing, and product personalization curriculum
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Creates opportunities for student-led fundraising and school-based enterprises
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Includes intuitive software for both Windows and macOS
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Helps students turn design concepts into finished products
The new VersaSTUDIO devices give classrooms and fabrication labs flexible, modern tools that help students build real-world digital fabrication and entrepreneurial skills.
Universal Laser Systems


Discover the New VLS3.60ES Laser System
The VLS3.60ES from Universal Laser Systems combines advanced safety features with simple, powerful operation for any lab or makerspace. Its Safety-First Design includes an E-Stop, redundant interlocks, over-temperature alarms, and a patented Fire Suppression option. A durable all-metal enclosure, laminated safety glass, and air-cooled metal laser ensure dependable, long-term performance.
The new Laser System Manager (LSM) software and Camera Vision System make it easy to import designs, align projects, and cut or engrave with precision. Up to 16 process colors per file and seamless compatibility with Corel, Adobe, Inkscape, and AutoCAD streamline every workflow.
Contact us or your H2I Group Tech Ed Specialist to learn more about the VLS3.60ES.
infento
Infento Riders Robotics and Coding Platform
Riders is Infento’s new online robotics and coding curriculum and competition platform, created specifically to work with Infento’s modular STEM building kits. Riders gives educators an easy way to bring hands-on engineering, coding fundamentals, and structured design challenges into the classroom.
Students learn through guided lessons that build real skills in mechanical design, problem solving, and programming. The platform also connects classrooms through the Riders League, Infento’s global competition where students collaborate, submit projects, and take on creative engineering challenges that grow throughout the year.
Designed for classrooms, makerspaces, and after-school programs, Riders offers a clear learning pathway that pairs digital instruction with real-world building. When used with Infento’s modular kits, students can design, build, and program functional machines while developing skills that prepare them for future STEM pathways.
If you would like help exploring Infento solutions or getting started with Riders and the Riders League, contact us and we will be happy to support you.
bambu Labs


End-of-Year Savings on Bambu Lab 3D Printers
Bring high-speed, high-precision 3D printing to your lab or makerspace with exclusive year-end savings on Bambu Lab systems. From classroom creativity to advanced prototyping, Bambu printers deliver reliability, speed, and professional-quality results that empower any program.
Whether you’re expanding your fleet or getting started with your first system, now’s the perfect time to upgrade your 3D printing capabilities at a great value.
Contact us for pricing and availability through H2I Group’s End-of-Year Sale.
| Model | Highlights | Sale Price | Regular Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| H2D Laser Full Combo – 40W | Integrated 40W laser engraver and cutter for makerspaces | $3,199.00 | $3,649.00 |
| H2D Laser Full Combo – 10W | Compact laser engraver and cutter with powerful precision | $2,549.00 | $2,899.00 |
| H2DC + AMS 2 Pro | High-performance dual-color 3D printing system with AMS 2 Pro | $2,249.00 | $2,599.00 |
| H2DC + AMS HT | Advanced high-temp dual-color system with AMS HT | $2,099.00 | $2,429.00 |
| H2D-AMS-Combo | Dual-function 3D printing and engraving system with AMS | $1,999.00 | $2,299.00 |
| P1S AMS 2 Pro Combo (buff) | Compact, high-performance 3D printer with automated material feeding | $639.00 | $1,148.00 |
| Bambu A1 Combo | Compact and classroom-friendly with AMS for color printing | $379.00 | $499.00 |
| AMS (Automatic Material System) | Enables multi-color printing across Bambu printers | $239.00 | $319.00 |
Offers available while supplies last. Promotional pricing valid through December 31, 2025.
tormach

Tormach CNC Curriculum for Educators
We’re excited to share a new resource from Tormach’s Education Team, made up of former CTE teachers who understand classroom needs first hand. Their free, self-paced CNC curriculum for the Tormach xsTECH desktop CNC router is now available for educators and schools.
Built on the Canvas LMS platform, the curriculum introduces CNC fundamentals, PathPilot operation, and classroom safety. It includes hands-on projects and lessons on workholding, tooling, speeds, and feeds, making it easy to bring CNC into any classroom. Each lesson aligns with ISTE Standards and supports creativity, computational thinking, and problem solving.
Tormach believes CNC tools should be capable, affordable, and easy to use, and this curriculum reflects that philosophy. If you’re ready to explore the materials, you can access the curriculum here on Canvas.
If you have questions or want help adding CNC to your program, contact us and we’ll be happy to support you.
demo units
Explore Discounted Demo Equipment from H2I Group
If you’ve been thinking about adding new technology to your lab or classroom, now might be a great time. H2I Group has a limited selection of demo equipment available at a discount.
These systems have been used for training sessions, classroom demonstrations, and event showcases — and each one has been inspected and maintained by our certified technicians to ensure reliable performance.
Available equipment may include 3D printers, laser systems, and robotics that have been popular with educators and makers alike.
Each system:
- Has been serviced and checked prior to sale
- May qualify for an extended warranty or maintenance plan
- Is available in limited quantities
If you’d like to learn more, contact your H2I Group Tech Ed Specialist or call us directly for details on what’s currently available.
Service & Support
Protect Your Lab Time With Expert Maintenance
Broken equipment means lost instructional time, stalled projects, and missed hands-on learning moments in your lab. That’s why we don’t just deliver custom Tech Ed and fabrication solutions. We also provide full service and support to keep your equipment performing at its best. Our team offers routine and preventative maintenance, installation, repair, and system inspections for all your fabrication tools, including 3D printers, laser engravers, CNC machines, robotics, and more.
Contact us or visit our Service & Support page to learn more.
OUR TRIED-AND-TRUE PROCESS
When you partner with us, you get more than an experienced specialty subcontractor with over 100 years of experience – but a trusted team that’s committed to helping you succeed every step of the way.
TECHNICAL EDUCATION SOLUTIONS
CONSULTING & TRAINING
Get expert advice on creating the ultimate space for your institution while maximizing your budget. Our sales team provides technical education equipment based on your specific needs and can help you plan and design your area once the equipment is purchased and installed.
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SERVICE & SUPPORT
Keep your equipment running smoothly with local maintenance and ongoing support from our highly trained and certified technicians, who provide on-site installation and care for all our technical products.
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From K-12 schools and universities to makerspaces and advanced manufacturing facilities, we can help build your lab, supply your technology, and train your educators, so you’re truly set up to succeed.
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THE PATON GROUP IS NOW PART OF H2I GROUP
To serve more schools, research labs, and industry needs with tech ed supplies and STEM solutions, we acquired Paton Group out of California. This reputable reseller specializes in project-based curriculum and certification options in design, prototyping, advanced manufacturing, and fabrication across California, Nevada, and Hawaii.
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December 22, 2025
ToughONE™: Where FDM Strength Meets PolyJet Precision
Discover how ToughONE™ brings FDM strength to PolyJet printing, allowing students to design and test functional parts using one printer and material.
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Empowering Student Makers Through Hands-On Manufacturing at Eastvale STEM Academy
Learn how students at Eastvale STEM Academy use CAD design and CNC machining to turn ideas into real-world parts, with support from educator Joe Martinez, Tormach, and H2I Group.
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