In our FabLab we have four 3D printers. 3D printing or additive manufacturing is a process of making three-dimensional solid objects from a digital file. The creation of a 3D printed object is achieved using additive processes. In an additive process an object is created by laying down successive layers of material until the object is created. Each of these layers can be seen as a thinly sliced horizontal cross-section of the eventual object. 3D printing enables you to produce complex shapes using less material than traditional manufacturing methods.
Felix Pro
Build Volume: 23.7 x 24.4 x 23.5 cm
Software: FELIXbuilder
File Types: STL
Craftbot Plus
Build Volume: 25 x 20 x 20 cm
Software: CraftWare
File Types: STL
Zortrax M200
Build Volume: 20 x 20 x 18 cm
Software: Z-suite
File Types: STL
Material: usually the plastic ABS, from which Lego blocks are made, for example. The conditionally degradable plastic PLA, which is based on polylactic acids from starch can also be used. For the Zortrax 3D printer only the filament from the same company can be used.
File format: STL
Connectivity: CD Card / USB
3D printer cost use: Calculated over the weight which goes over the scale before and after the printing. Average price is 5 Euro/100g. Students with larger projects are encouraged to buy their own materials.
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