Overview S joined our Exceed in Coventry, European Social Funded, project due to their high interest in digital fabrication technologies, specifically 3D printing. Having a 3D printer in their home, they were keen to learn additional skills to help improve
Collaborate to Train – Escape Live
Overview Escape Live, originally opened their doors in Birmingham, roughly 5 years ago. Since then, they have expanded in size opening an additional four sites across the West Midlands and the South East, however their development of further new game
Collaborate to Train – Purdy’s Pet Shop
Overview Purdy’s Pet Shop, a new, community-orientated shop specialising in pet food and accessories, approached FabLab Coventry to help them develop environmentally sustainable packaging. The process of design and development mediated between FabLab volunteers and the proprietor led to a
Collaborate to Train – Sarnies
Overview Sarnies, a local Coventry catering entity, was one of the first companies to engage with the Collaborate to Train (CTT) project. They had multiple project ideas, however were initially struggling to decide which project was most valuable to the
Collaborate to Train – Vertifex
Overview Vertifex are a local company specialising in using innovative cutting edge, computer aided design and digital fabrication technology, delivering visual solutions to realise concepts, tools and final products. Up against time to deliver high quality prints to manufacturers, Vertifex
Collaborate to Train – Takeo
Overview Michael Takeo Magruder, is an international recognised visual artist, with over 20 years industry experience, showcased in over 280 exhibitions in 35 countries. In line with his latest and most recent commission at The British Library, Michael approached FabLab
Collaborate to Train – Sponnie
Overview: Upon hearing about the Collaborate to Train (CTT) project, a local Artist, Mary Courtney, approached the FabLab to create a mechanical fish as part of her submission to the “Spon Spun” local arts festival in 2018. FabLab volunteer and
Connect Me, a part European Social Funded project, ran 2017 – 2020, concluding in March 2020, supporting Coventry’s long term unemployed and economically inactive people, aiming to make it easier for those experiencing barriers, back into employment, education or further
Exceed in Coventry
Exceed in Coventry, a part European Social Funded project, ran 2017 – 2020, concluding in March 2020, supporting local Coventry residents, enabling them to progress into education, training, job search or employment through tailor designed help. FabLab Coventry support ranged
EIT Briefcase of Minerals Applications
Briefcase of Mineral applications is an EIT Raw Materials funded project, ran October 2018 – December 2019, aimed to bring the opportunity to learn more about minerals through hands-on experience, specifically targeting to train teachers and children. Looking to demystify