3D Printing

After you have your 3D printer set up, your materials purchased, and your staff trained, you might want to put together some great programs for your community. This is an excellent way to introduce your community to 3D printing, and promote any upcoming services you might begin. 3D printing programs can work for patrons of all ages, with the exception ...

Just like a standard paper printer, you will always need to purchase materials and supplies for your 3D printer — whether fused deposition modeling (FDM) or stereolithography (SLA/resin). There are so many different kinds of materials for 3D printing out there. FDM printers use spools of filament. This filament is generally plastic-based, and gets melted and ...

Many libraries have adopted and adapted 3D printing services and have found great success in bringing their communities new and exciting technology. If you’re just getting started, this guide is for you! This guide will define 3D printing; go over the basics of getting started and understanding your machine; explain some problems you might encounter and how to solve them; ...

While FDM is the most popular kind of 3D printing, SLA — or stereolithography — is becoming a popular choice for professionals, hobbyists, and libraries alike. This type of printing is great for prototyping, but can be useful to patrons looking to make their own tools and designs, or want a print that requires high ...

The most commonly used 3D printer is FDM, or fused deposition modeling. This is the type of printing that most of us think of when talking about 3D printing. FDM printers come in all different shapes and sizes, and each one will operate differently. There are, however, standard parts and accessories for every 3D printer. Build ...