3D Printing

3D Printing services are back!

As of January 23, 2023 we are accepting 3D print requests.

• Request a 3D print
• Book an appointment to learn more about 3D printing (questions, basic design help, about the service)

Questions? Email: library.3dprinting@ontariotechu.ca

How to 3D Print at the Library

1. Create your own design, or choose from designs shared by others. 

• Try these design tools for beginner and advanced users. 
• Download a design from Thingiverse or another source

2. Fill in the request form and upload your .stl file. 

3. Approve the cost. 

• We will email you the estimated cost ($1.50/hour) and print date. 
• To estimate on your own, download Cura (free). Open your file and view the print time. 

4. Pick up your completed object. 

• We will email you when the print is complete. 
• If you are located at the Downtown Campus, we will send your print to the Social Science, Humanities and Education Library for pickup.

Cost: $1.50 per hour

Location and Printing Hours:

North Oshawa Library

• Monday to Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.;
• Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

3D Printer Models:

• Ultimaker 2+, 2+ Extended, 2Go
• MakerBot Desktop 5th Generation

Details:

• PLA filament
• File type: .stl