Sponsorships

Sponsorships

22
Teams and projects
1,500+
Rolls supplied
$20,000
Approx. support value
2023
Backing builders since

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Monash Nova RoverMonash University student teamStudent-built lunar and Martian rovers.About the project

Monash students design and build rovers for international competitions that simulate exploring other worlds.

Since 2024

170+ rolls and a Bambu P1S since 2024, including Matte Pink for the rover.

Swinburne Rover TeamSwinburne University of Technology student teamRobotic rovers built for the Australian Rover Challenge.About the project

Swinburne students build robotic rovers to tackle tasks that simulate space exploration.

Since 2025

Silver sponsorship across two Australian Rover Challenge seasons.

Sydney Interplanetary Rover InitiativeUniversity of Sydney student teamA rover and lander for the Australian Rover Challenge.About the project

The Sydney Interplanetary Rover Initiative is the University of Sydney's student rover team.

Since 2026

ASA supplied for their 2027 rover and lander build.

Macquarie Aerospace Rover SocietyMacquarie University student teamWALLY, a student-built rover for simulated space missions.About the project

The Macquarie Aerospace Rover Society builds robotic systems for the Australian Rover Challenge.

Signed 2026/27

Our signed 2026/27 agreement includes a Prusa CORE One+ loan and 20 rolls of filament.

Monash UASMonash University student teamAutonomous aircraft, printed airframes and landing gear.About the project

Monash students develop autonomous drones for tasks such as aerial mapping and search and rescue. The team placed 10th overall at SUAS 2026 in Tulsa.

Signed 2026

Filament for their printed airframes and Peregrine landing-gear development.

UNSW Redback RacingUNSW Sydney student teamDesigning, building and racing an electric Formula SAE car.About the project

UNSW's Redback Racing students develop a complete electric race car for Formula SAE.

Since 2025

Filament for printed parts used in the final car.

Aurora RacingFort Street High SchoolF1 in Schools racing, from car parts to team displays.About the project

Aurora Racing builds a miniature race car and presents the engineering and promotion around the project.

2026

9 rolls committed for car parts and promotional prints.

Toys for kids in foster careCommunity toy-making projectPrinted toys for disadvantaged children and foster-care packs.About the project

Dean prints toys for disadvantaged children, including toys for foster-care packs.

2025

A box of 20 opened PLA spools donated for the project.

FilamentColors.xyzJoe Kaufeld's community colour libraryPrinted filament swatches to help makers compare colours.About the project

FilamentColors.xyz is a free colour library built from real printed and measured filament swatches.

2024

Filament samples and printed swatches donated, with postage covered.

Kids at Play TherapyIpswich, QueenslandPrinted mobility chairs made free for children and families.About the project

This project makes 3D-printed mobility chairs for children with disabilities, at no cost to their families.

2026

Discounted PETG and TPU for the builds.

Bytes and Bolts ChallengeUTS Biomedical Engineering SocietyHands-on engineering and live printing at UTS TechFest.About the project

The Bytes and Bolts Challenge brings engineering students together to design and print their builds during the event.

2026

20 rolls of PLA for the challenge.

Makerspaces Australasia SymposiumAustralian National University MakerSpaceMakerspace teams, practical challenges and prizes in Canberra.About the project

The 2025 Makerspaces Australasia Symposium brought makerspace teams together at ANU.

2025

20 rolls of PLA and Matte PLA for maker challenge prizes and door prizes.

3D Tech DesignNewcastle, NSW3D printing, digital manufacturing and material testing.About the project

3D TECH Design exhibited its work at the 2026 IICA Newcastle Technology Expo.

2026

Filament supplied for material testing and later printing work.

Christmas Light Enthusiasts ExpoAusChristmasLighting, MelbourneHelping Christmas light enthusiasts build their displays.About the project

The Melbourne gathering brings Christmas light enthusiasts together to share ideas and learn how to build their shows.

2026

Specialty filament contributed for the event's light-show makers.

First Steps CountChild and family community hub, TareeFree 3D-printing workshops for local children.About the project

First Steps Count is a child and family community hub in Taree.

2025

10 rolls of PLA donated for the free workshops.

Saucermen StudiosTabletop terrain studio, Brisbane3D-printable scenery and practical hobby videos for tabletop games.About the project

Alex Shelley's Saucermen Studios creates tabletop terrain and shares printing and hobby projects.

2025

10 mixed filament rolls supplied for terrain and filament demonstration videos.

OUT OF DARTSLuke Goodman / foam-dart blastersHands-on blaster testing and feedback.About the project

Luke and the OUT OF DARTS team work with foam-dart blasters, kits and parts.

2026

An SBL-O2 kit supplied to Luke for testing and feedback.

LifeRMelbourne film productionPrinted camera equipment and costume elements for an independent film.About the project

LifeR is an independent, open-source feature film based in Melbourne. The team's plans included a camera rail build and printed embroidery for costumes.

2026

10 rolls of specialty filament for the production.

UNSW IlluminateUNSW Sydney student societyEngineering and art brought together in interactive light installations.About the project

UNSW Illuminate made Resonance for Sydney's 2026 Uncontained Festival.

2026

Clear PLA for the light installation.

Cubed MediaDillan Stock / The Stock PotPractical maker builds, including the clock in the video above.About the project

Dillan Stock's projects include The Stock Pot's Home Assistant bedside clock featured on this page.

2026

11 rolls from across the filament range.

Painted4CombatNew Zealand creator3D printing and miniature-making for the tabletop hobby.About the project

Painted4Combat shares practical printing and miniature-making projects, including a printed hobby workspace series.

2025

10 rolls of Matte Marble PLA for the workspace videos.

Anthony TownsendIndependent drone builderDrone builds, and the first project we backed.About the project

Anthony's drone builds were the first project we backed in 2023.

2023

3 rolls of PLA Carbon Fiber to get it started.

In the works 2 teams
Sydney MotorsportUniversity of Sydney student teamAn electric race car built for Formula SAE.About the project

Sydney Motorsport is the University of Sydney's student team designing and building an electric Formula SAE car.

Contract pending

Up to 40 rolls a year agreed, with the contract still to be finalised.

UTS MotorsportsUniversity of Technology Sydney student teamStudent-designed Formula SAE race cars.About the project

UTS Motorsports students design, build and race Formula SAE cars.

Discussion pending

They asked about filament support. We're awaiting their reply before taking it further.

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