On placement I learnt lots of skills about the design and manufacturing process as well as how a manufacturing business works. I was able to develop my knowledge of 3D printing through operating and maintaining the 3D Printers at Avon. This also developed my skills with organisation and management.
There was no ‘typical day’ really. Each day was filled with a variety of different tasks whether this was designing on CAD, 3D printing, building, and testing prototypes or machines on the factory floor. The variety of work made each day unique even when working on the same project. The variety of work also allowed me to develop a wide range of skills applicable to design as well as working in a manufacturing business.