3-D Printing

The Collab Lab currently offers 3-D printing to students, faculty, and staff.  Please bring your .stl file with you.  Appointment required to use this equipment.   Appointments available Weekdays 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. 

The below fee structure will be used for all 3-D printing services in the Collab Lab. 

  • Tray - $4.00
  • Acid Wash (if Necessary) - $5.00
  • Modeling Material - $2.75/cubic inch
  • Support Material - $5.25/cubic inch
Quantity Modeling Material Support Material
0 – 1 cubic inch $2.75 $5.25
1.1 – 1.5 cubic inches $4.15 $7.80
1.6 – 2 cubic inches $5.50 $10.50
2.1 – 2.5 cubic inches $6.90 $13.15
2.6 – 3 cubic inches $8.25 $15.75
3.1 – 3.5 cubic inches $9.65 $18.40
3.6 – 4 cubic inches $11.00 $21.00
4.1 – 4.5 cubic inches $12.40 $23.65
4.6 – 5 cubic inches $13.75 $26.25

3-D Printing an Object

  • All files must be saved to a USB flash drive as a .stl file.
  • Objects will be printed as a single color.
  • The maximum size that can be printed is 5 X 5 X 5.

A Collab Lab technician is available to assist with production and will provide a printing time estimate.

Please note: Due to the age and quality of our 3D printers, detailed print results may vary.

The Collab Lab will e-mail you from library3d-print@bgsu.edu when your item is ready. We request that you pick up your item within 48 hours of notification.

3-D Printing Rules

  1. Printing is available on a first-come first-served basis.
  2. No weapons will be printed (Student Code of Conduct lists firearms, explosives, incendiary devices, or dangerous chemicals). No knives, shivs, or swords.
  3. All prints must comply with the 3-D Printing Policy.
  4. Items already in the printing process will not be cancelled. If a printer is currently in use, the Collab Lab employee will let the customer know approximately what time a printer will be available.
  5. The Collab Lab does not take print orders. You must be present to start a 3-D print.

Updated: 06/05/2023 09:44AM