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Creators of 3D printing curriculum and the #MakeAbleChallenge. Passionate about the use of 3D printing to solve creative real-world challenges.
North West, England
Joined July 2016
Curriculum materials are in the works for our new 'MakerTrack' system – combining electronics, #3Dprinted mounts, @microbit_edu and conductive tape. Here’s a preview of some basic circuits. Later this week, we'll share some actual products we made using this system. Stay tuned!
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Our MakerTrack course launched this month, giving makers a new way to design and build products powered by solderless circuits. But did you know it all began with the design of a self-watering planter? Watch the full origin story here:
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Want to design #3dprinted assistive technology? We’ve mapped out a step-by-step pathway through PrintLab’s courses, projects & challenges to take you from beginner to confident 3D printed AT designer! Check it out -
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Prototype circuits and turn them into 3D printed products - no mess, no soldering! The MakerTrack Course is now live: flashlight build, @microbit_edu experiments, and a system for designing your own products with @tinkercad and @adskFusion. Learn more:
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MakerTrack is almost here! A fun new way to design simple electronics using raw components + 3D printed parts - no soldering needed. This LED flashlight is just the start. Course with @tinkercad and @adskFusion tutorials coming soon on PrintLab!
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PrintLab Pioneers Westwood Elementary won the Founder’s Award - the top honour in the @EASTinitiative ! Their Elementary students stood out among hundreds of programs for their leadership, creativity, and impact. Watch their award-winning video here:
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We’ve just added 3 new mechanism cubes—friction fit, dovetail, and snap-fit—to the PrintLab course! Here’s a quick look at the full collection of 3D printed mechanisms for functional design. Learn more and get started here:
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The 2025 #MakeAbleChallenge winners are here! From AI-powered voice converters to smart canes and tactile art boards, students and makers around the world have reimagined assistive tech using #3Dprinting. Watch the 1-minute showreel and read the blog:
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More @tinkercad and @adskFusion mechanism cube tutorials being added to our library later this week! #STEM #EdTech #3DPrinting
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RT @TechFrontierHQ: Congrats to Team Lucky 7—finalists in the global Make:able Challenge by @Weareprintlab & @Autodesk! Built during our Ma….
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OT students in France used @tinkercad, @microbit_edu and #3Dprinting to build custom assistive devices with our open-source Tap Switch. Educator Julien from @Makergo2 shares how he brought digital fabrication into clinical training:
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Becky Ball from @BradfieldDT shares her journey through PrintLab’s 3D printing microcredentials and how they’ve transformed her teaching! -
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KS4 D&T Lead Becky Ball shares her journey through PrintLab’s 3D printing microcredentials and how they’ve transformed her teaching.
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As part of the 2025 #MakeAbleChallenge, Team Creovate from @robogeex, designed a lightweight, multi-functional assistive device for Karima using @adskFusion and 3D printing. Amazing effort by the team! Full video story coming soon :D
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The 2025 #MakeAbleChallenge Finalists Are Here! From head-controlled mice to custom braille keyboards, this year’s innovations are truly next-level. Full announcement and shortlist here - Winners and full submission videos to be showcased on 1st July!.
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Discover the 2025 finalists of the Make:able Challenge—an international competition where students use 3D printing to create innovative assistive technology solutions.
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This is what happens when you introduce students to #3Dprinting. Engaged, creative—and smiling every step of the way!
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Submission day is here for the 2025 #MakeAbleChallenge! To celebrate, here’s a quick reel of last year’s winners in action. Good luck to everyone hitting submit today!. #3DPrinting #AssistiveTech #STEM
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The judging panel for the 2025 #MakeAbleChallenge has been announced! This year, we have just shy of 50 amazing judges, including experts from @autodesk, @Microsoft, @Prusa3D, @MatterHackers, and more. See the full panel:
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Introducing the 2025 Make:able Challenge judging panel, featuring experts from Autodesk, Microsoft, Prusa Research, MatterHackers and more.
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Awesome to see all the unique gift designs! 😍.
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Everything you need to teach 3D printing with confidence. From mini courses to microcredentials — PrintLab is your complete toolkit. Start your 7-day free trial today! #3DPrinting #EdTech #STEM
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Excited to join the judging panel for @TikkunOlamMakrs Global Innovation Challenge, alongside experts from Microsoft, Google, Apple & Harvard! Like our #MakeAbleChallenge, it’s all about designing tech to help people live more fulfilling lives. Can’t wait to see the entries!
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