Benchtop Academy
Empowering Atlanta’s Next Generation of Engineers & Entrepreneurs
We teach students how CAD (computer-aided design) & 3D printing solves real-world problems and builds businesses.
Why Choose Our Program?
Zero Infrastructure Required: We utilize our professional off-site Print Farm. Students design in class; we deliver the high-quality physical prints by the next session.
Industry-Standard Tools: Students move beyond "toys" to master CAD software (TinkerCAD, Shapr3D, Onshape, & Fusion 360).
Career Ready: Our curriculum aligns with NGSS Engineering standards and Georgia’s growing startup, tech, and film industries.
Our Program Menu
Junior Engineers (Middle School)
Focus: Engineering Design Foundation & Spatial Reasoning
A 6-week (12-hour) program for middle school students going from digital concepts to physical solutions.
The Skills: Precision measurement, 3D geometry, and mechanical assembly.
The Challenge: Identify a daily school frustration and "Design the Fix."
Outcome: Students leave proficient in CAD and own a portfolio of functional, moving mechanical parts.
Print to Profit (High School)
Focus: Advanced Modeling for Scale & Entrepreneurship
A 6-week (12-hour) workshop treating the 3D printer as a production engine for business.
The Skills: Advanced parametric design, unit economics, and "Design for Manufacturing" (DfM).
The Challenge: Launch an MVP (Minimum Viable Product)—from market research to a physical production-ready prototype.
Outcome: A complete "Pitch Deck" and a professional-grade product line.
The "Pilot Partner" Special
We are looking for three Metro Atlanta schools to serve as our Flagship Partners for 2026, and they will receive 10% OFF their booking! Don't wait and miss out!
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