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In 2023, Chinese 3D printer OEM Bambu Lab launched MakerWorld, its collaborative 3D model platform. By early 2026, the platform had about 10 million monthly active users and started to expand its role beyond just a model-sharing website. This month, Bambu partnered with seven top accessibility organizations that use 3D printing to launch a global design challenge on MakerWorld.
The Make for Good: Accessibility Design Contest runs through December of 2026, and asks makers to invent real 3D printed accessibility aids based on 24 specific design briefs.
“Everyone deserves tools that make everyday life a little easier,” the contest page states. “This contest invites you to turn real accessibility needs into practical, printable solutions.”
For years, we’ve seen people turn to 3D printing to