Bambu Lab's 50 Student Ambassadors Are Teaching 3D Printing Across North America

Fifty students, forty-one events, thirty thousand people reached

Bambu Lab launched its School Ambassador Program in May 2026. Nearly 400 students applied. Fifty made the cut, spanning eighth grade through PhD programs across eleven U.S. states and three Canadian cities. Over the summer they ran 41 events that reached more than 30,000 students, teachers, and community members.

The program puts 3D printers directly into the hands of students who want to teach, not just make. Ambassadors set up booths at maker fairs, ran library demonstrations, visited hospitals, and started school clubs. The mix was roughly half education-focused, with the rest split between community outreach and hands-on product demos.

Meet the ambassadors

Neo Chan, an eighth grader in Vancouver, runs a project called Medi Pals. He designs miniature 3D printed medical device models that attach to stuffed animals. His family has delivered more than 9,000 of them to hospitals and clinics across Canada. He is now starting Impact 3D Print Lab, a club at his school.

Daniel Mirell, an 11th grader in Florida, will represent the program at the Orlando Maker Faire this November. He got involved because he wanted people to see how easy home printers are to use. Rohan Amin, a 10th grader in Georgia, got hooked through robotics and CAD. He thinks students should not have to wait until college to start learning additive manufacturing.

Kieran Casey brought 3D printing to families who had never seen it up close at Maker Faire Long Island. Rafael Cantu built something that will keep running all year: a Rapid Prototyping Lab at his high school with a summer printing service to support other students' research projects.

Why it matters

Bambu Lab is not simply handing out printers and walking away. The company provides a structured program with swag, logistical support, and a shared community. Mila Zhang, who leads the program at Bambu Lab, says watching students lead is the most rewarding part.

The ambassador cohort runs through May 2027. Bambu Lab plans to share more stories throughout the year. For a company whose products sit at the intersection of consumer and prosumer markets, investing in education creates future customers and creators. More importantly, it gives students a tangible way to move from idea to physical object.