3D Design & Printing
About
3D printing is a revolutionary process that empowers individuals to be their own manufacturers. In the past, people relied on mass production for objects, but today, we can create models of nearly anything to print and use in a wide range of contexts. Whether you need a part for your washing machine or a custom action figure of your favorite superhero, 3D printing offers a viable and affordable solution.
CR-X Pro
Our newest 3D printer is the Creality CR-X Pro dual color printer. The printer is a FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) printer that uses PLA (polylactic acid) Filament, which is a non-toxic plastic derived from corn starch. The filament is heated through an extruder which then creates a model by laying down successive layers of material.
CR-X Pro Print Pricing
For each job, a $3 setup fee will be assessed. There will also be a cost for the material used billed at $0.05/gram. These fees will be added to your University account.
CR-X Pro Buildplate Dimensions
- 300 x 300 x 400 mm /
270 x 270 x 400 mm (Dual Color) - 11.8 x 11.8 x 15.7 in /
10.6 x 10.6 x 15.7 in (Dual Color)
Ultimaker
Our second FDM 3D printer is the Ultimaker 2+. Like the Creality CR-X Pro, this printer also uses PLA (polylactic acid) filament, a non-toxic plastic derived from corn starch. The filament is heated through an extruder, which then creates a model by laying down successive layers of material.
Ultimaker Print Pricing
For each job, a $3 setup fee will be assessed. There will also be a cost for the material used billed at $0.05/gram. These fees will be added to your University account.
Ultimaker Buildplate Dimensions
- 223 x 223 x 205 mm
- 8.7 x 8.7 x 8 in
Tools
Hardware
Creality CR-X Pro
Ultimaker 2+
Software & Applications
- Adobe Illustrator CC
- Adobe Photoshop CC
- Adobe Fuse CC
- Blender
- Cura
- TinkerCad
Tutorials & Help
Free Online Resources
These resources are available to anyone who wants to learn more about 3D printing.
3D Modeling and Printing for Beginners
3D Printing in Photoshop CC
Blender Tutorials
Learn Tinkercad