Get Started:
Ready to print? Head into the 3D print area and find a staff member to load your print.
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Check out this design guide ^ or stop in and talk to our staff to determine which printer and/or filament is best for your project!
To determine the price of a 3D Print, use our Cost Estimator Tool to calculate the price per gram of filament. You will need to know the number of grams for Ultimaker prints, the number of mL for Formlabs prints, the number of cubic centimeters for the Markforged, and cubic inches for the Stratasys.
- We use filament exclusively purchased in house. We are unable to use personal/lab provided material.
- 3D printer filaments and resins are not recyclable, so we do not collect them.
- Prints are loaded on a first come, first-served basis. Please allow sufficient time for your print to finish.
Ultimaker (FDM/FFF)
We have 19 Ultimaker printers, including the 3, S3, and S5. These prosumer printers are efficient and economical and produce high-quality PLA prints. The S5's offer a large build volume compared to their FDM printer counterparts.
Bambu Lab (FDM/FFF)
We have 20 new Bambu Lab X1 Carbon and X1E printers which offer high quality parts with fast print speeds. The Bambu printers offer multiple material options with high reliability.
Formlabs Form 2, 3, + 4 (SLA)
We have four Form 2s, three Form 3s, and three Form 4 printers and offer most of the standard and engineering resins for these SLA printers that excel in printing small and intricate parts in high resolution.
Formlabs Fuse 1 (SLS)
We have one Fuse 1 SLS printer from Formlabs. This printer does not use support material and prints in nylon 12. It is great for parts that would need difficult-to-remove support when using other methods.
Stratasys F370 (FDM/FFF)
We have two Stratasys F370 (FFF) printers. This is also often known as FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) printing. These are similar to the Ultimakers, but use a dissolvable support and prints with greater reliability.
Markforged
We have a Markforged Onyx Pro that prints in micro carbon fiber filled nylon, with the option to reinforce with fiberglass. It's great for high-resolution printing, and when you need high quality visuals and durability performance.
Project Support
3D Printing Project Support
Check-in during these hours for questions pertaining to design consultation, materials, and best practices.
E-mail maker-3dprint@engr.wisc.edu with questions.