Sign-ups for training are now open!
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.
We currently provide marble (light gray with specks) 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:
We ask that you consider other members needs by not using more than 2 printers at a time.
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 of the same part 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 Granoff MML Lab. No Remote Printing
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
Our 3D printing trainings are now fully in-person!
No prior experience with 3D printing is required. We will work with you to develop your skills!
Trainings will take 30-45 mins and you will receive swipe access to the PML 24-48 hrs upon completion.
3D printing training only allows you to use the 3D printers. Other equipment in the PML requires its own trainings.
There are so many places to find 3D models that you can print! Remember that we recommend using .STL files as part of our service because they are usually reliable for 3D printing. Here are few site with great models:
Thingiverse: general, all-around good repository
Thangs: innovative repository with AR preview and collaboration features
Prusa: respected communtiy, alot of technical/functional models
Sketchfab: Excellent place to upload, share, embed your own models. More of a market place to buy or sell high-end models.
Want to design your own 3D prints? New to 3D modeling? Check out our comprehensive 30 min tutorial for Tinkercad, a free, online, easy-to-use platform, that will get you making your own 3D prints in no time!