Bridge College has taken a bold step in vocational training by launching a 3D printing venture that’s placing their students at the very forefront of technology and business.
The initiative, which started in March 2025 aims to provide students with hands-on experience in all aspects of running a small business and acquire useful technical skills in the new field of 3D printing.
The workshop, which has just been supplied with a new 3d printer, is currently working on designing specialist items for the college’s therapy teams. Students are creating sensory equipment and bespoke learning tools that directly aid their peers and support staff throughout the campus.
Some of the current projects are bespoke fidget tools, tablet mounts for communication devices, and specialist equipment holders for therapy spaces.
The early results have been amazing, with the therapy teams reporting that the bespoke items are making a significant difference in their sessions and the fidget toys are appearing on desks across the service. The college is now hoping to roll out the service to other departments and, further down the line, to outside organisations.
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