The 3D Printing Laboratory in the Division of Engineering provides students, researchers, and industry partners with access to modern additive manufacturing technologies for prototyping, product development, and design validation. The facility supports a wide range of engineering, applied science, and industrial projects, allowing users to transform digital designs into functional physical components quickly and efficiently.
The laboratory is equipped with multiple fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM) printers, including FlashForge Creator Pro systems for rapid prototyping and an industrial-format large-scale printer featuring an impressive build volume of 1000 mm × 800 mm × 800 mm. This large-format capability enables the production of oversized components, full-scale prototypes, tooling, molds, fixtures, and other applications that exceed the capacity of conventional desktop printers.
A variety of engineering-grade polymer filaments are available to meet different performance requirements, including:
The laboratory supports coursework, capstone design projects, applied research, and collaborative industry initiatives, providing hands-on experience with one of today's fastest-growing manufacturing technologies.