SMRRF 2024
The UK's Leading RepRap Festival
Sat 7th Dec - Sun 8th Dec 2024
Manchester Metropolitan Business School, Manchester, UK
We are over the moon to once again bring you SMRRF. In our second year, we promise to make this 3D Printing Festival bigger, better and more inclusive. This year, the event will be hosted in the modern, accessible Manchester Metropolitan University Business School in partnership with Manchester Met's PrintCity.
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Last year saw over 1000 attendees, 40 exhibitors and raised ~£50k to support neurodiverse engineers. This year we invite you to celebrate the innovative and community-driven spirit of the 3D printing world and have the chance to see the latest releases from the industry's biggest names, meet highly sought after Content Creators or just grab a display booth and come and show off your prints.
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There's something for everyone so check below to find out about becoming a Sponsor or grab your admission tickets quick!
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We can't wait to see you there,
Team SMRRF x
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General admission tickets are on sale now:
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What's on at SMRRF 24
Along with all the top brand names and Content Creators of the 3D Printing Industry, we're packing SMRRF with even more. Take a sneak peek at some of the activities we have planned...
Droid Builders STEM Workshops
Are you a Star Wars fan who is 8yrs or older? Then you won't want to miss this workshop! Join us for LED badge making, Sabacc (Han Solo and Landorissian's game), astromech and programming, press badge making, binary code bracelets, and more.
All activities will be supervised and no experience is needed. Pop along to the 3rd floor between the following times:
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Sat 7th: 10:00 - 13:00
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Sun 8th: 12:00 - 15:00
A big thank you to Michael Baddeley the Droids team for making this event possible. May the force be with you!
Battle Racers
You know the score...​
"Warriors of speed, today we stand on the brink of greatness, where only the boldest dare tread. Before you lies the power to create, to forge your own destiny, and to unleash the fury of the Death Racer. So, gear up, warriors. Let your motors roar, your courage rise, and may the best racer claim the crown, heads will roll!"
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Grab your kit here and bring your racer to SMRRF. ​
There can only be ONE WINNER!!!!!
Education Corner
This year we are focusing on educating the next generation of innovators. If you've never used a 3D printer or 3D printing pen, come along to our 'Education Corner' where you can give it a go.
Our awesome volunteers will show you the ropes.
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You'll also get the chance to play with 3D printed games, fidget toys or to just get creative with some Lego.
Jump of Doom
Workshop
3D Printing Nerd's
Game Show!!!
Take A Break
Get ready for an exciting challenge with Inventor Club! Build a cardboard car that can safely carry an orange stuntperson down a 6ft ramp and onto a landing ramp. With expert tuition and the freedom to innovate, this is a must for makers of all ages. How far will your car jump and will your orange survive?
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Spaces are limited so grab your tickets for this event with your SMRRF ticket.
Head to 3rd floor:
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Sat 7th: 13:30 - 15:00
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Sun 8th:10:30 - 12:00
Yup, you heard it right!
The fabulous Joel Telling from 3D Printing Nerd, will be hosting a Game Show during the event with incredible prizes to be won.
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This will only be for people at the event, so get your tickets to SMRRF quick!​
This year we'll have a quiet room where you can kick back and get away from the high energy atmosphere of the event.
This room is open to all attendees, so feel free to grab a coffee and chill out for a few mins.
There may even be a few 3D printed games to have a go at.
Kids Invent Stuff
Mini Robot Arena
The fabulous team from 'Kids Invent Stuff' will be at SMRRF. Come along and say hi and have a chance to enter their most recent competition...
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Will your invention be built???
3D 360 are bringing their Robot Arena!! Come along to their stand and have a go at navigating these friendly dog robots.
Can yours so a flip?
Sponsor Pack
If you're interested in being a sponsor, register here and we'll send the Sponsor deck to you. Read it carefully and if you're definitely going to join us, please fill in the the Sign-up Form at the back of the deck. This will generate an invoice so you can secure your spot.
Auction / Raffle form
Would you be up for donating something to our online Auction or Raffle?
As a general rule, the big ticket items go in the Auction and the smaller ones in the raffle. However, we'd love to have a big ticket item in the raffle on each of the days. Last year we were lucky enough to have Alan Mandic's printer and boy did it create a buzz. If you're up for donating something, please fill in this form. Thank you again for your support, we are so grateful.
Education Corner
We would love to have an area this year designated to the under 14's. In our minds it has 3D printed games, 3D printing pens, children friendly printers etc. If you know of any contacts that might be able to help make this happen, or is happy to help us out in this area, please do reach out to us on: info@sanjaymortimerfoundation.org. Thank you
Recommended Hotel - Maldron Hotel Manchester City Centre
Located a 10 minute stroll from the venue, the Maldron Hotel is set to be the 'place to be' for the duration of SMRRF. There is a large communal area which lends well to community hangouts and late night drinks!