Oliver Abbott
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About Oliver Abbott

Student Engineer & Digital Fabrication Enthusiast

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📍 Charlotte, NC

I'm Oliver Abbott, a junior at Charlotte Latin School in Charlotte, North Carolina, passionate about turning ideas into reality through design and fabrication. Through the Fab Academy program, I'm diving deep into digital fabrication technologies to expand my capabilities and understanding of modern manufacturing.

Most of my time is spent designing and building mechanical projects, using CAD and Fusion 360 to transform concepts into tangible parts and bring innovative ideas into the real world. The Fab Academy program provides me with hands-on experience in digital fabrication, from 3D printing to electronics design.

My journey into digital fabrication stems from a deep fascination with how things work and how they're made. Beyond engineering, I'm actively involved in varsity football, competitive mountain bike racing, and earned my Eagle Scout rank. These experiences have fundamentally shaped my work ethic, discipline, and leadership abilities.

I also have a passion for automotive restoration, having previously worked on a 1951 Ford F1 and currently undertaking a complete frame-off restoration of my own chromatic 1979 Ford Bronco. This project focuses on maintaining factory authenticity while enhancing key performance aspects like engine compression, reliability, and efficiency.

Fab Academy Program

2026

Comprehensive digital fabrication and rapid prototyping program

Charlotte Latin School

2022-2025

College preparatory education with STEM focus, currently junior year

Eagle Scout Achievement

2024

Highest rank in Boy Scouts, demonstrating leadership and community service

Through my academic and professional journey, I've developed a diverse skill set spanning design, engineering, and digital fabrication technologies.

Beyond the technical aspects of digital fabrication, I'm passionate about how these technologies can bridge traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation, whether it's restoring classic automobiles or designing cutting-edge mechanical solutions.

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Automotive Restoration

Combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques in classic car restoration projects

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Mountain Bike Racing

Competitive racing that demands precision, endurance, and strategic thinking

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Mechanical Design

Creating innovative mechanical solutions through CAD design and digital fabrication

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Leadership & Service

Applying Eagle Scout leadership principles to engineering projects and team collaboration

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Problem Solving

Using engineering principles to tackle real-world challenges in both digital and physical domains

"The best engineering solutions come from understanding both the problem and the craft, whether you're restoring a classic Bronco or advancing modern manufacturing through digital fabrication."

Student Agreement

The Fab Academy is responsible for:

  • Teaching principles and practices of digital fabrication
  • Arranging lectures, recitations, meetings, and events for the class
  • Evaluating and providing feedback on student work
  • Offering clear standards for completing assignments
  • Certifying and archiving student progress
  • Supervising class preparation
  • Reviewing prospective students, instructors, and labs
  • Providing central staff and infrastructure for students, instructors, and labs
  • Fund-raising for costs not covered by student tuition
  • Managing and reporting on the program's finances, results, and impacts
  • Publicizing the program
  • Promoting a respectful environment free of harassment and discrimination
  • Encourage a diverse, accessible, and equitable community

I am a Fab Academy student, responsible for:

  • Attending class lectures and participating in reviews
  • Developing and documenting projects assigned to introduce and demonstrate skills, in enough detail to be able to reproduce them
  • Honestly reporting on my work, and appropriately attributing the work of others (both human and machine, including AI prompts)
  • Being prepared to answer questions about my work
  • Allowing the Fab Academy to share my work (with attribution) in the class for purposes compatible with its mission
  • Working safely
  • Leaving workspaces in the same (or better) condition than I found them
  • Participating in the upkeep of my lab
  • Ensuring that my tuition for local and central class costs is covered
  • Following locally applicable health and safety guidance
  • Recognizing limits on lab and staff time
  • Promoting a respectful environment free of harassment and discrimination

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