We're up and running in our newly renovated lab at the Holman Biotech Commons and are accepting 3D printing requests for academic, clinical and research projects only. We are currently operating at a limited capacity and turnaround times are longer. Please plan ahead and submit your request at least 5-7 business days ahead of time.
Need help with your 3D design? Schedule a free virtual consultation:
If you need another material or a guaranteed turnaround, we recommend searching MakeXYZ, 3D Hubs, Shapeways or Xometry to find a local 3D printing service to complete your project for a fee.
For other fabrication resources check out Laserfab for Laser Cutting, Waterjet Cutting and Metal Fabrication Services!
Size and material limitations (please see links to the left for more information on our printers)
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145 x 145 x 175 mm (5.7 x 5.7 x 6 in)
Materials: Resin |
Min Layer Thickness: 25-100 Microns Min Wall Thickness: 0.6 mm
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145 x 145 x 185 mm (5.7 x 5.7 x 7.3 in)
Materials: Resin |
Min Layer Thickness: 25-300 Microns Min Wall Thickness: 0.6 mm
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335 × 200 × 300 mm
Materials: Resin |
Min Layer Thickness: 25-300 Microns Min Wall Thickness: 0.6 mm
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254 x 254 x 254 mm (10 x 10 x 10 in)
Materials: ABS and TPU printed with dissolvable support material. |
Min Layer Thickness: 0.254 mm (0.01 in) Min Wall Thickness: .8 mm
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215 x 215 x 300 mm (8.5 x 8.5 x 11.8 in)
Materials: PLA |
Min Layer Thickness: 0.25 mm (0.01 in) Min Wall Thickness: 0.8 mm
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Boston Micro Fabrication (BMF) S240
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100 x 100 x 75 mm (3.93 x 3.93 x 2.95 in)
Materials: HTL Resin |
Min Layer Thickness: 10 microns Min Wall Thickness:
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I. The Libraries’ 3D printers may be used only for lawful purposes. No one will be permitted to use the Libraries’ 3D printer to create material that is:
Prohibited by local, state or federal law or by University of Pennsylvania policy.
Unsafe, harmful, dangerous or poses an immediate threat to the well-being of others.
In violation of another’s intellectual property rights; to reproduce material subject to copyright, patent or trademark protection.
II. Penn Libraries reserve the right to refuse any 3D print request. For example, print requests may be refused if it's deemed that there is another fabrication option that is either more appropriate, less costly, and/or more environmentally sound.
III. Only designated Library staff will have hands-on access to the 3D printers.
We’re happy to share our expertise, experience, and discount codes so feel free to contact us if you or your lab are interested in purchasing a 3D printer.
