For years, 3D printing was viewed as a futuristic gadget for hobbyists, but today it stands at the center of both education and manufacturing. Schools use it to spark curiosity in young learners, while factories rely on it to accelerate …
The combination of 3D printing and AI is set to change the way we design, manufacture, and personalise products. In education, these technologies are revolutionising the classroom by enabling students to engage in hands-on learning experiences and develop critical skills …
By Phil Cotton, Learnbylayers founder and teacher. Today, I am pleased to announce that I-Form, the SFI Research Centre for Advanced Manufacturing in Ireland, has distributed learnbylayers packs to assist schools with teaching 3D printing. I-Form is on …
By Phil Cotton learnbylayers founder So we finally received the eagerly awaited guidance from the DFE (Department for Education) on a return to fulltime teaching in September. The guidance was extensive and has far-reaching impact in all educational settings. Since …
By Phil Cotton learnbylayers founder (3 minute read). 3D printing in high school? Where do you start? If you are wanting to integrate 3D printing into your school, it’s a not as easy as your senior leaders may think. There …
Today is a great day for 3D printing and education and one we are proud to shout about. This morning we had a another school from Australia buy curriculum resources to get them started with 3D printing in the classroom.This …
With 3D printing in education on a rapid expansion in schools around the world, we have started a teacher feature series on educators who are making a difference in the classroom. Youth Made Malaysia was set up by British teacher …
A few months ago we visited PrintCity at Manchester Met University and were amazed by the facilities on offer to university students and local businesses. From FDM to SLS/SLA printing, PrintCity was well equipped to literally print a city if …
With 3D printers making their way into classrooms around the world the addition of a standards driven curriculum is vital to teaching high quality lessons. With our lessons being taught in 13 countries to thousands of children, learnbylayers has gained …
Originally published: June 2018 | Updated: August 2026 Find the Right 3D Printing Filament Choosing the right filament can make a huge difference to the strength, quality and reliability of your 3D prints. With so many materials available — including …