Additive manufacturing company Elegoo is working to make 3D printing more accessible for women throughout the world. Their recently launched Elegoo With Her program is an international effort that helps women develop additive manufacturing skills. The initial class consisted of 30 participants from 17 countries.
During the six-week program, these participants spent time in workshops led be industry experts to develop their skills. Elegoo With Her was designed help female innovators and promote more gender inclusivity in the tech space. Not only is this initiative helping introduce more women of varying backgrounds to additive manufacturing, but it's also giving them in-demand skills to potentially use at a job or to create their own business.
Emma Hussein, a fashion designed based in Egypt, is a perfect example of this. She has been on a learning journey with additive manufacturing for years to determine how the technology could be incorporated into her fashion business. The class was a golden opportunity for her — 3D printing is not easily and widely accessible in Egypt, so an international program like Elegoo's allowed her to learn despite geographical constraints.
Hussein used this opportunity to launch new clothing items in her fashion brand that incorporated 3D printing elements. She hopes to take the knowledge and motivation she received through the Elegoo With Her program to help make 3D printing more accessible in Egypt.
Elegoo With Her has helped break down barriers and make additive manufacturing more available to women worldwide. Programs like these have a significant impact and lead to creations that can help improve lives beyond just the participants.