Elegoo Breaks Gender Barriers with Revolutionary Women's 3D Printing Initiative
Frankfurt, Wednesday, 20 November 2024.
In a groundbreaking move at Formnext 2024, Elegoo launches ‘ELEGOO With Her’, featuring fashion-tech pioneer Anouk Wipprecht’s open-source robotic dress. The program will mentor 30 women through February 2025, providing free 3D printers and expert guidance, marking a significant step toward gender equality in tech manufacturing.
Empowering Women in 3D Printing
Elegoo’s ‘ELEGOO With Her’ program represents a bold initiative to address gender disparities in the tech industry, particularly within 3D printing. By offering mentorship and resources, Elegoo aims to foster an inclusive environment where women can thrive. The program’s rollout at Formnext 2024 coincides with a significant increase in female interest in 3D printing, as highlighted by Coco Lee, Elegoo’s Brand Director, who noted the inspiring trend of women and girls engaging with the technology as hobbies, creative projects, or business ventures[1].
Innovative FashionTech Collaboration
A highlight of the event was the live fashion show featuring Anouk Wipprecht’s robotic scale dress, a testament to the intersection of fashion and technology. This open-source creation, crafted with the Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro printer, embodies the accessibility and innovation that the program seeks to promote. Wipprecht’s design integrates 3D printed mechanical parts, emphasizing modularity and user interaction through its eight servo motors and proximity sensor[2]. The project not only showcases technological possibilities but also invites creators worldwide to engage with and adapt the design, fostering a community of innovation[3].
Supporting a Gender-Diverse Future
The ‘ELEGOO With Her’ initiative is supported by partners such as Chitubox and Kexcelled, which underscores a collaborative effort to enhance women’s participation in 3D printing. By recruiting 30 women and girls from November 19, 2024, to February 5, 2025, the program provides essential tools and mentorship from industry leaders. This structured support aims to inspire future female innovators by showcasing the achievements and contributions of women in this field, thereby enriching the industry with diverse perspectives and talents[4].
Long-Term Vision and Impact
Elegoo’s commitment extends beyond immediate mentorship, as it aims to inspire a cultural shift in the perception of women in STEM. The initiative supports the creation of an intuitive ecosystem that empowers women and girls, fostering innovation and creativity in digital design, robotics, and 3D printing. As an advocate for gender equality in STEM fields, Anouk Wipprecht underscores the necessity of female role models and the program’s potential to inspire and empower future generations of female innovators through comprehensive support and outreach initiatives[5].