Oliver Hatfield

Oliver works as part of the Falmouth Campus technical team as the senior technician for rapid prototyping at Falmouth University, supporting students, researchers and business in a range of 3D printing technologies and digital 3D scanning.

He joined Falmouth University in 2013 as a key team member of Cornwall's 1st open access digital FabLab Makernow, delivering training, workshops and assistance to the public and the Open Source community. He was also involved delivering technical design support for local businesses and internal research projects. His interests lie within digital fabrication methods, 3D printing, CAD CAM technologies, design process and product design development. Oliver was also a member of the team on the The Super Crafted research project directed by Katie Bunnell specifically working on the development of the SuperSlipi and Brush Bot project.

He graduated from Falmouth University's BA(Hons) 3D Design for Sustainability course and with experience in both design and fabrication, Oliver has worked extensively within the design and exhibition sector in before starting an independent 3D design studio oh design in 2006.