W.Afate is the world’s first 3D printer made from e-waste. It was invented by WoeLab, a maker space that is committed to the concept of low high-tech in Lomé, Togo. WoeLab is a member of the global Fab Lab network. The name W.Afate is a combination of the words “Woe”, “Africa”, and “Fate”. W.Afate was built using recycled materials such as old computer parts, mobile phones, and printers.
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The printers use plastic waste as filament, which means that they can print without the need for new raw materials. W.Afate was designed with the intention of being affordable and accessible to everyone. WoeLab offers training on how to use the printers, and they are available for use by anyone who wants to create something.
W.Afate is an important step forward in the development of low-cost, high-tech solutions for the developing world. W.Afate is proof that with ingenuity and commitment, even the most challenging problems can be overcome.
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