Rapid Prototyping Lab

This lab has what you need for all of your rapid prototyping needs.Ìý With various tiers of 3D printing andÌýa laser cutter, you have all the tools you need to rapidly iterate your prototypes. See detailed information about our fabrication equipment below.

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Prusa MK4 3D Printers

  • FDM
  • Quickest & least expensive
  • 9.8Ìýx 8.2 x 8.6 in. (WxDxH)Ìýprint bed

No workshop needed.Ìý To print, you can either bring in your own material and print your parts yourself (we are happy to help!), or you can submit a and we'll print it for youÌýat cost.

Prusa MK4 3D printer

Bambu A1 Printer

  • FDM
  • 10 in.Ìýx 10 in. x 10 in. (WxDxH)Ìýprint bed

No workshop needed.Ìý To print, you can either bring in your own material and print your parts yourself (please see Rapid Prototyping staff for tips and tricks on this printer!), or you can submit a and we'll print it for youÌýat cost.

Bambu a1 printer

Prusa XL Printer

  • FDM
  • 14.7 in.Ìýx 14.7 in. x 14.7 (WxDxH)Ìýprint bed

No workshop needed. To print, please speak with staff or you can submit a and we'll print it for youÌýat cost.

Prusa XL 3d printer

Markforged 3D Printers (X7 and Onyx)

  • FDM
  • High resolution
  • High strength applications

To print, submit a
All material is supplied by Idea Forge and parts are printed at cost.

Markforged 3D printer

Formlabs 3, 3B, and 4 3D Printers

  • SLA
  • Good surface resolution
  • Comparable to injection molded parts
  • Brittle
  • 3B able to print with biocompatible materials

To print, submit a .Ìý
All material is supplied by Idea Forge and parts are printed at cost.

Formlabs form 4 3d printer

Formlabs Fuse 1+ Printer

  • SLS
  • Nylon 12
  • Great at organic shapes

To print, submit a .Ìý
All material is supplied by Idea Forge and parts are printed at cost.

Fuse1+

Epilog Laser Cutter

  • Cut designs into most plastics/wood
  • Etch in metal/wood/plastic

Laser Cutter is guided service - bring in your own material, and we'll help you use it.

laser cutter

Location:ÌýMBEÌý25

Questions? Contact Patrick Maguire

Available equipment for use in the shop:Ìý

  • Epilog laser cutter (1)
  • FormLabs Form3 3D printers (2)
  • FormLabs Form3B+ 3D printer (1)
  • FormLabs Form 4 3D printer (1)
  • Fuse1+ SLS nylon 3D printer (1)
  • Markforged X7 3D printer (1)
  • Markforged Onyx One 3D printer (1)
  • PrusaÌýMK4 3D printers (7)
  • Prusa XL (1)
  • Bambu A1 (1)
  • Bambu P1S (1)
  • Vevor vinyl cutter
  • Reflow oven
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Access:

  • lab open to all students who have taken anÌýIF Tour


Pickups can be made during Idea Forge open hours
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