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New 3D printers for Corby Technical School

RS Components donated two state-of-the-art 3D printers to Corby Technical School allowing students increased access to technology.

RS Components donated two state-of-the-art 3D printers to Corby Technical School allowing students increased access to technology.

The printers will be used to develop Key Stage 3 understanding of new technologies and how CAD/CAM can be used to design and develop products.

David Harley, teacher of design and technology said ‘In addition to the support for Key Stage 3 learning, at Key Stage 4, students are using the 3D printers to make components for the practical element of their controlled assessment in both GCSE Engineering & Product Design.

‘If they can draw something using CAD software they can then create it with the 3D Printer - this is the reality of 3D printing. Our students will develop their designs in the same way they are developed and realised in industry, this will increase their confidence and develop their design and engineering skill set. Both the school and the students are very grateful to RS for the very kind donation.’

Andrew Shorley from RS Components said ‘We have donated a number of 3D printers to schools in Corby to support innovation in education around technology subjects and help inspire tomorrow’s engineers. We hope that these kinds of donations will go some way to helping address the shortage of young people entering the industry.’