3D Printing

Overview

3D printing is the easiest thing to get started with in the Dyson Centre. They're available to all engineering undergraduates and masters students. Before using them for the first time, please read and agree to the risk assessment

Search for RA ID number #3407 titled 3D Printing in the Dyson Centre on the Engineering Department Risk Assessment App. You will need to log in with your university email and password.

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Printers Available

RS Pro IdeaWerk FDM Printers

These are quick and cheap so great for prototyping parts. The ones with purple filament are reserved for Integrated Design Project students. Get started by reading our

3D Printing with RS Pro IdeaWerk tutorial

Ultimaker FDM Printers

These are high resolution but can take a while to print. Good if the surface finish matters for your print. Get started by following our

3D Printing with Ultimaker tutorial 

Bambu Lab P2S FDM Printer

The latest mid-range Fused Deposition Printer from Bambu Lab. Fast and high quality. Learn how to use it here

3D Printing with Bambu Lab Tutorial 

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Paying for you 3D Prints

Undergraduates and masters students need only pay for the weight of material they use. See our How to Buy Materials page for details

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Access

Prints can be left running overnight and over weekends, but you'll need to collect them the next working day. 

For full details of who can access the 3D Printers and when, see Dyson Centre Access Rules.