To 3D print, you need a digital model. You can download a model from a website, but it’s better to create your own using a 3D CAD design program. For example: Fusion 360, Rhinoceros3D, Revit, FreeCAD, Tinkercad, and SolidWorks. Export your 3D model as an .stl or .obj file.

Other programs like Blender, SketchUp, Clo3D, and ZBrush can also be used. With these programs, it’s important to create a solid shape — without a solid shape, 3D printing is not possible.

Note: 3D printers cannot be reserved — “first come, first served.”

Depending on the size and settings, 3D printing can be a time-consuming process. Prints taking five to fifteen hours or more are not uncommon.

Important: It's not automatically allowed to use more than one 3D printer per student.

Material and Costs
You can bring your own filament and are not limited to the colors available in the Makers Lab.

• PLA €0.03 per gram
• TPU €0.10 per gram

Printers

The two old Ultimaker 2+ printers can be used for experimenting, such as printing on fabric.