3D Printing
The Makerspace Clean Room offers access to multiple 3D printers for both academic and personal projects. To streamline the process, all print requests are submitted through our online form and picked up at the Makerspace.
How to Submit a Print Job
- Prepare your model in a 3D design program (Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Blender, TinkerCAD, etc.).
- Export the file in an accepted format (.STL or .OBJ).
- Complete the 3D Print Request Form (embedded below).
- Attach your file and provide details such as material type, color preference, and estimated dimensions.
- Submit the form to the Makerspace email.
Accepted File Formats
- .STL (preferred)
- .OBJ
Material Types and Options
- PLA (standard, multiple colors available)
- ABS (limited colors)
- PETG (stronger, more heat-resistant)
- TPU (flexible filament, available on request)
Estimated Wait Times
- Small prints (less than 3 hours): 1–2 business days
- Medium prints (3–10 hours): 2–4 business days
- Large/complex prints (10+ hours): 4–7 business days
- Times may vary depending on demand.
Pickup Instructions
Completed prints can be picked up during Makerspace open hours at the Clean Room front desk. You will receive an email notification when your print is ready.
Cost and Eligibility
- Class Projects: Free of charge
- Small Personal Prints: Free of charge
- Large Personal Prints: May incur a small fee based on weight (charged per gram of filament used)
3D Print Requests
Use the embedded form below to request a 3D print. Submissions are automatically sent to the Makerspace team.
Available 3D Printers
The Makerspace Clean Room offers a variety of 3D printers to support different types of projects, from high-speed prototyping to large-scale builds and resin-based precision printing.
Bambu Lab P1P
- High-speed FDM printer
- Excellent for rapid prototyping and multi-color options (AMS compatible)
Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra
- Resin (MSLA) printer with ultra-high resolution
- Ideal for small, detailed models, miniatures, and precision parts
Creality K1 Max
- Large-format FDM printer with high-speed coreXY design
- Great for bigger projects requiring strength and scale
Creality CR-30 (“The Belt Printer”)
- Continuous belt-driven FDM printer
- Designed for printing extra-long parts or batch-producing small items