Renishaw Launches 3D Printing Christmas Initiative

‘Tis the season to be jolly, and cities and towns across the world are decorating for the occasion. And for some, it is the perfect excuse to help lead future generations while teaching them about 3D printing. That is why Renishaw has partnered with the SS Great Britain Trust’s Future Brunels Program, sponsoring the Christmas tree in Brunel Square as well as helping students to make 3D printed ornaments for it.

The Future Brunels Program is designed to encourage students in years seven through eleven to engage in hands-on STEM activities, hoping to ultimately motivate them to explore careers in science and engineering. In this particular case, a group was able to visit Renishaw’s STEM Center at its headquarters near Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire.

Students using CAD software to design the christmas decorations

Here, students were encouraged to design their own Christmas decorations using TinkerCAD 3D modeling software. These were then 3D printed using UltiMaker 3D printers with each student having two baubles, one for the tree and one to take home. Each design was carefully checked for suitability by Renishaw’s team before printing.