3D Printing

3D Printing Policies

While we may have similar printers to other facilities on campus such as the Brown Design Workshop our policies and training procedures are different.
For questions or requests for exceptions to policies please email cats@brown.edu. 

• 1 kilogram of filament per semester We provide a single color of gray/silver PLA filament free of charge up to the quota amount. User wishing to make prints beyond their semester quota will be asked to supplement their usage. 

• Use only provided filament on printers Users wishing to use other filaments must get approval from CATS staff.

• No prints of weapons This includes but is not limited to both guns and knives. If you have questions about what constitutes a weapon please contact us.

• There are no "refunds" for failed prints. 

• No remote printing All print job must be submitted while present in the Physical Media Lab.

• No USB printing All prints must be printed through Simplyprint

• Printers are available on a first-come-first-use basis.

• You are allowed to print on no more than 2 printers at once.

• No mass fabrication Our spaces are designed for prototyping and artistic creation. Those wishing to print beyond their iteration process and 2 to 3 copies of their final design should email for consultation.

• Print jobs should be under 8 hours. For print jobs over 8 hours please email with your 3D file, and a description of your settings.

Need Help? If you are having issues with a printing a model, you can sign up for a 1-on-1 Help Session with a CTA