3D Printing
Please Note: Priority for 3D printing requests will be given to prints related to the curriculum or specific courses.
Explore a powerful resource for personal, curriculum-based, and rapid prototyping projects with our student-focused 3D printing service.
Current Fanshawe students, staff, and faculty in good standing can submit 3D files for printing. Only trained staff operate the printers to ensure quality and safety.
Prints are produced using either the Raise3D Pro3, Prusa MK3S or Prusa Core One. Unless specified otherwise, PLA filament, a non-toxic, biodegradable material made from plant sources will be used.
Please note that curriculum-related prints are prioritized, primarily at the end of the term.
We do not support multi-colour prints.
Usage limit of one 12-hour print per week, per student/staff.
3D Printing Tools
Find 3D files online or create your own.
Getting Started with 3D Printing
Submit Your File
- Find 3D files online or create your own using Tinkercad or other CAD software.
- Email print jobs or fill out our form.
- Include your preferred filament colour.
- Include the URL for the design, if the design was obtained online.
- Files received will be loaded into IdeaMaker or Prusa slicer software.
- Submit your file as an .STL, .OBJ, of .3MF.
- No GCODE files will be accepted.
The Fine Print
- All users are limited to submitting one print job per week.
- The maximum print time is 12 hours.
- The maximum print size is 250mm x 210 mm x 210 mm (9.84 in. x 8.3 in. x 8.3 in.).
- Jobs will be printed from Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. only.
- You will be contacted by email once your print job is ready.
- All completed print jobs must be picked up within 14 days of notice.
- Successful printing is not guaranteed.
- Turnaround time is generally within 7 business days, but is not guaranteed.
- Print jobs may be photographed by our staff.
What We Will Not Print
Print jobs will not be printed if they:
- Violate local, provincial, or federal law.
- Are dangerous, offensive, explicit, or inappropriate for a college environment.
- Violate intellectual property rights.
- Are printed for commercial use.
- Do not follow 3D printing guidelines.
