At the Rapid Prototyping Centre we can make real world parts out of almost any 3D computer aided design (CAD) drawing. In house we have 21 Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) printers and four stereolithography (SLA) printers that can create strong, durable and accurate parts for form-fit-function prototyping, visual demonstration or functional end-use.
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FDM Technology: Bambu X1 Carbon
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Bambu Lab X1 Carbon, equipped with extra cooling and a hardened nozzle and drive gear, can print significantly faster than other FDM printers. It also unlocks a wider selection of materials, including ABS, ASA, PA, PC, while specializing in carbon fiber and glass fiber reinforced polymers such as PAHT-CF and PLA-CF. With Bambu Lab Automatic Material System (AMS), you can now enjoy printing freely in up to 4 colors and materials. The X1 Carbon has a build volume of 256 × 256 × 256 mm (W×D×H). |
FDM Technology: Bambu P1S
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The Bambu Lab P1S is as fast and accurate as the X1 Carbon, but avalible for self-serve use without reservation. It is capable of printing PLA, PETG, and TPU. The P1S has a build volume of 256 × 256 × 256 mm (W×D×H). |
FDM Technology: Prusa i3 MK3S+ |
The Prusa i3 MK3S+ is capable of accurate, quality prints, using various thermoplastics. It has a max build volume of 250 x 210 x 210 mm (W×D×H) , and a layer height range of 0.05 – 0.35 mm. Prusa also has it's own print slicer, allowing for maximum (or minimum) customization of your print to ensure the density, detail, speed, and everything else is just how you want it. |
FDM Technology: Prusa MINI+ |
The Prusa MINI+ though smaller than the MK3S+ offers just as high quality prints. With new Input Shaping technology, it is now 20% – 40% faster than the Prusa MK3S+ in print time. It is capable of printing with multiple thermoplastics, a maximum build volume of 180 x 180 x 180 mm (W×D×H), and a layer height range of 0.05 – 0.25 mm. Prusa also has it's own print slicer, allowing for maximum (or minimum) customization of your print to ensure the density, detail, speed, and everything else is just how you want it. |
