Fischertechnik

Fischertechnik
TypeConstruction set
Inventor(s)Artur Fischer
Companyfischertechnik GmbH
CountryGermany
Availability1966–present
SloganBuilding blocks for life
Official website
15×15×30 mm (plus peg) standard block in original gray color
The fischertechnik da Vinci construction set can be used to recreate inventions by Leonardo da Vinci such as this file cutting machine.[1]

Fischertechnik is a brand of construction toy. It was invented by Artur Fischer and is produced by fischertechnik GmbH in Waldachtal, Germany. Fans often refer to Fischertechnik as "FT" or "ft".[2] It is used in education for teaching about simple machines, as well as motorization and mechanisms.[3] The company also offers computer interface technology, which can be used to teach the theory of automation and robotics.

  1. ^ "fischertechnik PROFI Da Vinci Machines". Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved February 28, 2010.
  2. ^ "fischertechnik Community". ftcommunity.de (in German). fischertechnik Community. Archived from the original on 2022-04-01. Retrieved 2022-04-16. Du baust gerne mit fischertechnik? Hier gibt es für dich ….
  3. ^ "Education | fishertechnik". fishertechnik.biz. Archived from the original on 2022-04-16. Retrieved 2022-04-16. Education is dedicated to supporting STEM education. They offer hands-on solutions for learners of all ages, from kindergarten and elementary, through middle & high school, right on up to college & university, and even industry. Students are able to develop a deep understanding of how devices and mechanisms work.