3D Printing

About

The Multimedia Labs believes everyone should have access to 3D printing technology and we will train you how to use our printers, no experience is necessary! Here is some quick info about our service:

• We have 4 Prusa MK3s 3D printers located in our Physical Media Lab and available for use by trained members. 

Some Policies

• We currently provide gray PLA filament free of charge so long as you adhere to our policies and users can only use our filament. 

• Any print jobs more than 8 hours require prior approval by CATS professional staff. please email cats@brown.edu with your 3D file, a description of your settings, and what your print is for

• Printers are available on a first-come-first-serve basis, however:

  • • You are only allowed to print on 2 printers at a time, out of consideration for other users. 

• We are not equipped for any level of manufacturing. Instead Our space is set up for rapid prototyping, which means printing iterations during your design process and 2-3 instances of your final design is fine, but printing more than that is not allowed. Similarly, printing multiples (more than 3) of the same part or file not allowed. If you believe your use-case is an exception, please email CATS@brown.edu prior to printing to request approval. 

• No printing of weapons, for example, but not limited to guns and knives. if you have questions about what is a weapon, email cats@brown.edu

• Print jobs must be submitted from the PML Lab. No Remote Printing

• No USB Printing. All prints must go through Simplyprint

• 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