SMRRF 2026

7th & 8th March 2026
The Dalton Building, Manchester

The Sanjay Mortimer Foundation (SMF) is a charity dedicated to supporting neurodivergent young people in the fields of engineering and STEM. It was founded following the tragic loss of our dear friend, Sanjay Mortimer, co-founder of E3D and a visionary in the world of 3D printing. Sanjay’s achievements were not in spite of his neurodivergence, but because of it, and they continue to inspire others with your support.

SMRRF 2026

Our Vision and Mission

SMRRF celebrates innovation, support neurodivergent talent, and showcases the future of 3D printing and STEM.

SMRRF 2026 brings together engineers, educators, creators, and industry leaders for two days of live demonstrations, family-friendly workshops, and community connection.

Together, in 2026, this incredible community helped raise over £113,000 for the Sanjay Mortimer Foundation, supporting neurodivergent young people pursuing opportunities in STEM.

What To Expect

Across two days in Manchester, engineers, educators, creators and industry leaders showcased cutting-edge 3D printing technology, shared knowledge and celebrated open innovation.

From community-led projects to global brands in additive manufacturing, SMRRF continues to be one of the most unique gatherings in the RepRap and maker ecosystem.

If you’re interested in exhibiting at a future SMRRF festival, register your interest below.

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A Festival With A Purpose

Who’s Joining Us?

With over 1,300 attendees joining engineers, creators, educators and industry leaders to celebrate innovation, creativity and open collaboration.

Why Manchester?

With its engineering legacy, thriving maker scene, and over 100,000 students, Manchester is the ideal home for the UK’s RepRap festival. It's easily accessible with great transport links and simply a great city to hang out in!

Thanks to our partners at PrintCity, we hosted SMRRF 2026 in a cutting-edge venue built for innovation, the brand-new Dalton Building at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Why Partner With SMRRF
The UK’s Leading RepRap & 3D Printing Festival

Showcase Innovation: SMRRF 2026 put cutting-edge 3D printing technology at the centre of the global maker community, with exhibitors showcasing everything from open-source printers to advanced manufacturing solutions.
Connect with Industry & Community: Hundreds of attendees, from content creators to industry leaders, and create partnerships in education, enterprise, and open-source innovation.
Champion Neurodiversity: Demonstrate your commitment to inclusion by supporting a charity event dedicated to empowering neurodivergent young people in STEM and 3D design.
Drive Social Impact: Together the community raised over £113,000 in 2026, helping fund mentoring, outreach and STEM opportunities for neurodivergent young people.
Engage future innovators: This family-friendly event has everything young makers need to ignite their creativity, from hands-on STEM workshops to interactive displays galore.

Teula Bradshaw, CEO of the SMF

We are excited to not only be able to host SMRRF again but to be doing so in partnership with the trailblazing Manchester Metropolitan University’s, PrintCity. We are looking forward to SMRRF 2026 being bigger and better than it was last year and could not do it without the support and generosity of our exhibitors and sponsors. Thank you for helping our young SMF Stars.

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