Founder
AX3DJan 2023 — present
Run a 3D printing, CAD and laser-cutting business for 20+ clients, including 3 Formula Student teams and 6 school FTC teams. Also handle quoting, invoicing and client management.
Adam Rodrigues
Sixth-form engineer heading towards an MEng in Mechanical Engineering, currently running my own design and manufacturing businesses, leading and working hands on in FTC and Formula Student. CAD, CNC, PCB and code, start to finish.
What I work with
CAD & design
OnShapeFusion 360Solid Edge
BlenderAltiumMATLAB
GD&TFEABambu StudioPrusaSlicer
Manufacturing
3D printingCNC millingLaser cutting
Custom fixturingVacuum formingInjection moulding
Slip-casting
Electronics
JavaHTML+CSSPythonPCB etching
PCB assembly (SMD/THT)SolderingContinuity testing
IP65 waterproofing
Other software
ExcelIllustratorPhotoshop
Premiere ProInkscapeGoogle Workspace
MATLABClaude (AI-assisted workflows)
Projects
Experience
Founder
FTCLaserJun 2026 — present
Built an instant-quote fibre & CO2 laser-cutting service for robot and chassis parts — upload a DXF, get a price, and order aluminium, steel or acrylic parts with 1-day turnaround. Onboarding 30+ interested teams across FTC, Formula Student and Greenpower racing ahead of full launch.
R&D Intern
Mo-Sys EngineeringJun — Aug 2025
Built a spreadsheet-based gearbox design calculator for the patented JAM drive, using a numerical solver to pick optimal gear and pulley parameters. Confirmed paid R&D job offer from age 18.
Supplier & Hands-on Placement
TBRe — Team Bath Racing ElectricSep 2023 — present
3D printed 20+ components for the car's accumulator, aero and safety systems, and worked directly on the live car — motor encoder assembly, TSAL redesign, electrical box wiring and safety-circuit verification ahead of FS-UK.
Product Designer
IDPhotoshopJul 2022 — present
Designed and 3D printed office organisation products, plus a bespoke laser-cut LED shop sign.
Apprentice
NHS IT ManagementApril 2025
Mapped network ports, re-wired a server room and programmed a shared-drive connection script for GP staff.
About
I'm a UK sixth-form student studying A-level Maths, A-level Physics and Edexcel AAQ Engineering, while running two engineering businesses — AX3D and FTCLaser. I'm preparing UCAS applications for an MEng in Mechanical Engineering (Bath is first choice) and a maths dissertation, alongside degree apprenticeship applications for September 2027 — Rolls-Royce, JLR, Airbus, McLaren, Aston Martin, Siemens, GKN, BMW and EDF are on the shortlist.
Outside of that: I led Norwood Industries to a winning alliance out of 512 teams at the 2024 FTC UK Championships (Design Award winners), and 1st place at the South West Qualifier in both 2024 and 2025. We were featured on BBC Radio & Click. I've also represented Team Great Britain with SBU6 at the FIRST Global Challenge in Panama.
FIRST Global Challenge
Represented Team Great Britain, Panama
BBC Radio & Click
Featured competing at FTC UK Championships 2024
LSBU Education Award
Winner, 2026
Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Bronze & Silver
London Youth Games
2nd of 12, BMX Racing
Design Ventura
Distinction shortlisted, reusable toothbrush system