HIGHLIGHTS:

• Chennai, India based InnovatingU targets educators, students, designers, architects and
  hobbyists in the Indian market.
• InnovatingU offers STEAM integrated 3D design and 3D print training to the future generation.
• Students learn to conceptualize, design, and develop their own plans.

VANCOUVER, April 29, 2015 /CNW/ - Tinkerine™ Studios Ltd. (TSXV:TTD,  FSE:WB6B, OTC: TKSTF), Canada's leading manufacturer of the award winning Ditto Pro™ 3D desktop printer and 3D printing educational content, is pleased to announce it has commenced shipment to InnovativeU, an Chennai, India-based 3D printing dealer and solutions provider.

Through this relationship, InnovationU becomes the first 3D printing training and servicing provider in India's expanding education sector, specifically selling Tinkerine's Ditto™ Pro 3D printer and software, consumables and online training support through Tinkerine U.

"InnovatingU is bringing 3D innovation labs to India," stated Sonal Lunawath, CEO at InnovatingU commented, "We will introduce 3D printing to young, developing minds; the K-12 students who will shape India's future. We all know kids learn best when they are empowered and engaged, so we have designed classes where students can learn while having fun."

Outlining InnovativeU's strategy to sell 3D printing to India's education sector, Ms. Lunawath added, "Along with our ongoing training at the InnovationU lab, we will provide 3D printing training at educational institutes. Our team will introduce 3D printing to students via current curricula, which can be customized to meet educators and student's needs, which is complemented with  Tinkerine U content.  Tinkerine U's global education platform will greatly assist us to extend our reach with the added benefit of allowing educators a channel to create, modify and share lesson plans." 

Tinkerine's Channel Manager Ben Yang noted, "India's burgeoning education sector is an important market for us. The addition of InnovativeU on the back of DTSL, our Hong Kong partner, solidifies our entrance into the lucrative Indian and Asian market."

ABOUT InnovatingU

InnovatingU is India's first 3D printing training provider in India. With a focus on the education sector, students can experience the latest cutting-edge technologies and unleash their unlimited creativity. InnovatingU, in association with Tinkerine, also offers technical consultancy, hassle-free, post-sales support and 3D printing service to K-12 students. InnovatingU is led and managed by the CEO Sonal Lunawath. Ms. Lunawath hails from a business family and holds a strong education background with her graduation degree from the Leeds University Business School, UK, Design course from School of Visual Arts, New York and a Post Graduate in Broadcast & Communication from MOP Vaishnav, Chennai. She has a passion for design and technology and has ventured out to spread the benefits of  3D printing to the future designers, astronauts, scientists, engineers, and architects.

http://www.innovatingu.in

ABOUT TINKERINE STUDIOS LTD.

Tinkerine develops, manufactures, and sells desktop 3D printers, content, and software for the consumer and education markets, the fastest growing segments of 3D printing. Current products include the award winning Ditto™ Pro, Ditto+, and Litto 3D printers, all acclaimed for their high performance and affordability. Tinkerine's 3D printers work seamlessly with the Company's integrated 3D software to make printing intuitive and accessible to anyone. Tinkerine backs its products and services with Tinkerine U, the Company's 3D educational content and online training platform. With a focus on education, Tinkerine continues to provide 3D printing solutions into the US$86 billion educational technology and US$122 billion online training markets. 

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SOURCE Tinkerine Studios Ltd.