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Introduction to 3D printing at Penn State
3D printing, or additive manufacturing, is a method of creating 3-dimensional objects from a digital model by depositing successive layers of material. There are also methods of "subtractive" manufacturing that cut or shape larger raw materials into the desired shape. Designs can be created in Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, through 3D scanning, or transforming 2D images into 3D.
3D printers at Penn State
- Maker CommonsPenn State's center for 3D printing and makerspaces
- Penn State Digital Fabrication Networkan interactive map of 3D printing and scanning equipment at the University Park campus
- The Learning Factoryin the Leonhard Building has multiple machines (Penn State funded projects, no personal projects)
- Extreme Events Laboratory (EEL)This lab in Penn State's College of Information Sciences and Technology has 3d printing and scanning technology.
- Nesbitt Library, Penn State Wilkes-BarreThe Nesbitt Library is currently offering free 3D printing for Penn State Wilkes-Barre students of small objects on their Ultimaker filament and resin printers.
- Penn State Altoona - The CAMPlocated in the Robert E. Eiche Library, this lab includes 3-D printing, 3-D scanning, vinyl cutting (custom stickers & decals), and large format inkjet printing.
- Penn State Hazleton LibraryThe Penn State Hazleton Library offers PLA filament, Carbon Fiber, and Resin material 3D printing services for students on that campus. Please visit our Maker Space page for more information at the following link: https://sites.psu.edu/lofstromlibrarymakerspace/
- Penn State Mont AltoThe Penn State Mont Alto Library offers 3D printing on a Formlabs Form 2 resin printer for students on that campus
- Penn State ScrantonThe Penn State Scranton Library offers 3D printing on a PRUSA MK3 filament printer for students on that campus.
- Ciletti Memorial Library, Penn State SchuylkillThe Penn State Schuylkill Library offers 3D printing on a FormLabs Form 2 resin printer and a Prusa i3 MK3 filament printer for students, faculty, and staff on that campus.
Commercial and 3D Printing Groups
- HubsHubs is a network of 3D printing places that will print your model for you. The very simple process involves uploading your print-ready model, choosing a printer around you that matches your printing preferences and cost, and choosing whether to pick it up or have it delivered. The site claims that they have an average order time of 2 days.
- MakeXYZLike Hubs, this site connects you to printers that can print and ship your model to you for a fee.
- The Make SpaceA non-profit makerspace community in State College, PA with tools and classes available.
- X Material ProcessingA State College startup focused on 3D metal printing and fabrication in addition to multiple material prints
- ShapewaysA marketplace for 3D models and printed items, and a source for submitting models for printing.