Design & Technology

Rapid’s Design & Technology range prepares pupils for careers in science, engineering and technology. Alongside electronics kits that introduce students to the basics of circuitry, soldering and electronic components, teachers and buyers will find robotics platforms, 3D printing equipment, resistant materials, cables and connectors and electronic components.

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3D Printers

Rapid Electronics provides a diverse selection of 3D printers and essential components, empowering users to transform digital designs into tangible objects through additive manufacturing. Explore a comprehensive range of 3D printers and critical accessories from leading brands like Dremel, Flashforge, and Tiertime. Our selection supports various applications, from educational prototyping to advanced fabrication, with options for different print volumes, extruder temperatures, and filament types. Discover innovative solutions for bringing your creative designs to life, ensuring precision and reliability for every project.

3D Printing Consumables

Discover a comprehensive range of 3D printing consumables, including filaments and essential components, to power your additive manufacturing projects. Find high-quality 3D printing filaments and components from trusted brands like Dremel and Tiertime. Our selection includes popular materials such as ABS and PLA, available in various colors and reel weights (0.5kg, 0.75kg). Whether for educational use or personal projects, these consumables ensure reliable performance and vibrant results for your 3D printing endeavors.

Construction Kits

Rapid Electronics offers engaging construction kits designed to foster foundational engineering, robotics, and design skills through hands-on building projects. Build and innovate with our diverse range of construction kits from brands like Airgineers and Cubelets. Our selection includes comprehensive drone kits, robotics systems, and various components such as motors, flight controllers, and battery connectors. These kits are ideal for educational settings and hobbyists, providing practical experience in assembly, design thinking, and the principles of complex systems.

Electronics Kits

Rapid Electronics offers a comprehensive selection of electronics kits designed to introduce fundamental concepts of circuitry, soldering, and electronic components for enthusiasts and students. Explore a wide array of electronics kits from leading brands like Whadda, Rapid, Kemo and Arduino. Our selection includes assembly kits, development boards, and project-specific kits covering audio amplifiers, mini-lights, and sensor applications. With options for various power requirements and soldering needs, these kits provide hands-on experience for learning and building in electronics.

Food Technology

Rapid Electronics offers a comprehensive range of food technology supplies for secondary school home economics, supporting practical culinary education. Equip your kitchen or classroom with essential food technology supplies from trusted brands like Rapid and Kitchen Craft. Our extensive range includes bakeware, chopping boards, cookware, kitchen knives, and various utensils. Ideal for home economics and practical learning, these products ensure students gain hands-on experience in food preparation, hygiene, and storage, fostering vital life skills.

Graphics

Rapid Electronics offers a selection of graphics products, including specialised adaptors, to support visual communication and design applications. Discover essential graphics solutions, such as the USB 3.0 Dual Head Graphics Adaptor from StarTech.com. This adaptor expands display capabilities for desktops and laptops, supporting high-definition video and surround sound. Ideal for enhancing multi-monitor setups, it provides a convenient external video solution for various design and IT applications.

Materials

Rapid Electronics offers a diverse selection of resistant materials, including wood, plastics, and metals, essential for construction, prototyping, and Design & Technology projects. Discover a comprehensive range of materials from brands like Rapid and Modelcraft, ideal for educational and hobbyist applications. Our selection includes various woods (dowel, plywood, balsa, jelutong), plastics (acrylic, polystyrene, PVC, polycarbonate, EVA foam), and metals (copper, aluminum sheets, rods, tubes). These versatile materials are crucial for construction, modeling, and prototyping in Design & Technology.