TOWN residents have been printing objects in three of the most exciting dimensions.

Based at coworking space SiGNAL, Bordon’s very own 3D printing facilities offer local people the opportunity to make use of cutting-edge technology.

Resident 3D tech expert Ian Hiscocks designed an introductory workshops, held during the October half term, which gave parents and children a taste of what these machines can do.

Attendees were shown SiGNAL’s simplest 3D printer, the Wanhao Duplicator, briefed on the materials and tools used in 3D printing, given an overview of the technology’s potential for business owners, innovators and artists and introduced to the relevant software.

The facilities are open for anyone to come and use, once they have signed up with the SiGNAL 3D Tech Hub. This membership will allow people to print objects whenever they need them, for a monthly fee. Non-members can also use machines on a pay-as-you-go basis.

Having opened in February, SiGNAL has offered free coworking space to local entrepreneurs, as well as rooms and facilities for rent.

It also runs seminars and training sessions from its current base at Martinique House. SiGNAL is set to stay in situ until 2020, when the plan is to move to a brand new building in the heart of the redeveloped town centre where, co-ordinators hope, there will be more room.

Currently, the 3D printer is located in the MakerSpace, ideal for creatives from all kinds of backgrounds.

The process of 3D printing sees material joined or solidified to create a three-dimensional object.

Typically the material used is either liquid or a powder, fused together or built layer-by-layer.

Objects of almost any shape can be produced, using data from a digital 3D model.

If you’re a small business owner who wants a free place to work, e-mail [email protected], call 01420 556335, or visit signalbordon.org.