This summer 2018 edition has articles about drones from Airgineers and Skillsupply, 3D printing from Learnbylayers, the future of textiles from the Textiles Academy, food science from the Food Teachers Centre and the Institute of Food Science and Technology, how to make stuff and save money from TechSoft and some H&S tips from our small print.

Using sharp tools for cutting, engraving or incising wood and other resistant materials, eg, Perspex, linoleum or hardboard.The use of scissors for cutting paper and board.The use of craft knives and scalpels, with and without cutting mats.

This is a compilation of the articles about 3D printing that have appeared in Futureminds over the past three years.

They span designing for 3D printing, types of printers, teaching schemes and safe use of these machines in a school.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) was involved with CLEAPSS in producing this guidance. HSE endorses the guidance, as it follows a sensible and proportionate approach to managing health and safety. It explains how to manage the risks presented by FFF printers.