What is 3D Printing?
3D printers use a variety of different plastics or resins to build a real, physical model from a virtual 3D model on your computer. A virtual model can be created using Computer Aided Drafting (CAD) software, or other common 3D modeling software. The printing process can take anywhere from less than an hour to more than a full day, depending on the size and complexity of the model. A large number of free 3D models are available from online repositories.
How can I get started with 3D printing?
At the Center for Digital Media Lab (CDM), we will teach you how to set up your file and use our 3D printers. Once you have been trained, you are an Approved User of our 3D printers and can use them free of charge. See below under CDM 3D Printers and how to use them for details on training.
Faculty members interested in incorporating 3D printing into a course they teach are encouraged to to set up a consultation with a full-time staff or student assistant of the CDM.
CDM 3D Printers and how to use them:
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| Model |
Ultimaker S8 Pro |
MakerBot Method |
| Location |
Grasselli Library B112 |
Grasselli Library B112 |
| Materials |
Filament. Ex: PLA (compostable plastic), PVA (water soluble), exotic materials. |
Filament. Ex: PLA (compostable plastic), PVA (water soluble), exotic materials. |
| Training |
https://www.jcu.edu/cdm/training |
https://www.jcu.edu/cdm/training |
| Submit the file |
Submit the 3D printing file via service ticket and we will print during CDM lab hours. |
Submit the 3D printing file via service ticket and we will print during CDM lab hours. |
Who is eligible to use it?
All JCU students, faculty and staff can utilize the Center for Digital Media's 3D printing service for no cost.
Examples of 3D Printing Projects
Coming Soon
Resources for 3D Printing: