In July, Ellie Holden (Lower Sixth) attended a 3D Printing Technology course at the University of Warwick.

Working in small teams, thirty-nine students, aged 15 to 17, were given the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience of the wide range of practical applications of 3D Printing, exploring the world of CAD to design their own 3D structures, as well as participating in a practical 3D project that used Arduino technology, helium and motors.

Ellie and her fellow students also took part in thought-provoking masterclasses led by experts in the field of polymer technology, learning how different materials behave and how their properties are applicable to 3D Printing.