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.
| 3D Printer | Description |
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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: 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. |
SLA Technology: Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra |
The Saturn 3 Ultra is an extremely high quality printer, using a 12K UV screen with double the resolution of the Jupiter. It prints in the same manner as the Jupiter, and prints in the same range of layer heights. It has a max build volume of 219 x 123 x 260 mm (W×D×H). |
SLA Technology: Elegoo Jupiter |
The Jupiter is a high-quality printer that uses UV light to solidify photosensitive resin and create an extremely detailed part with an excellent surface finish. With layer heights of 0.01mm – 0.2mm your part is guaranteed to meet your exact specifications, with no layer lines, and a max build volume of 278 × 156 × 300 mm (W×D×H). |
