Rapid Prototyping Centre

The Rapid Prototyping Centre (E5-2002) provides high quality 3D printing and laser cutting to students, staff and faculty at the University of Waterloo. Whether you are an undergraduate student working on a fun side project to a design team member preparing for a big competition, we have the tools to help.

Prusa FDM 3D printing

  • 21 available desktop 3D printers: 15 Prusa i3 MK3S+, 6 Prusa Mini+
  • First-come first-served basis, in person only
  • Offering prints in PLA, PETG and TPU

Laser Cutting

  • Parts can be ordered online using the laser cutter request form
  • Materials must be provided by user, we do have scrap material available for small items
  • Capable of cutting 1/4", 1/8" acrylic and 1/8" fiberboard & plywood
  • Epilog M2 40 Laser Cutter
    • CO2 laser with 28" x 40" cutting bed
    • 75W laser
  • Trotec R500 Laser Cutter
    • CO2 laser with 35" x 51" cutting bed
    • 100W laser

Bambu Labs FDM 3D Printing

  • Order prints online with our Bambu X1 Carbon printers
  • X1Cs are available with PLA, PETG, TPU, Multicoloured PLA prints, water-soluble supports, and carbon-fiber reinforced material
  • 6 desktop Bambu P1S printers, available for self-serve use in person with PLA, PETG, and TPU

Free to Use Circuitry & Electronics Workbench

  • Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, Waveform Generators
  • Soldering irons, Hot air rework station
  • Microscopes
  • Reflow Oven - for more information, see