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3D Printing: MAKER SPACE INFORMATION

Information and policies on 3D printing at the TTUHSC Libraries

Mind to Hand learning is a kind of relational thinking that relies on understanding cause and effect.  While working, a student compares how choices can best actualize the idea. Sometimes, this process fails, which forces a student to consider other possibilities. This reconsideration is the starting point for innovation. 

Volumetric data can be customized to enhance medical education. This 3D model of a heart was generated using volumetric data from a CT scan, then sliced on the short axis to help students learn ultrasound techniques. 

Heart Sliced on Ultrasound Short Axis

What We're Working With!

Printing Pass

How to Print! 

 
Printing Pass

Printing Pass

Valid: As long as you are enrolled/employed at TTUHSC

How it works

  1. Pick your pass — Standard (filament), Resin, or Standard + Resin.
  2. Buy online — Each pass includes material: ~1kg filament for Standard or ~500ml for Resin.
  3. Show up & print — Bring your files; staff gets you started, you run the print.
  4. Pick up — After the print finishes and the machine cools, grab your model.

DIY Printing: The pass is considered Do-It-Yourself. Patrons must meet training & safety standards before using equipment. Each pass includes a generous material allotment. If you run out, you may purchase additional material at cost.

Pass Cost and Material Allocation

Pass Types & Material Allotments

  • Printing Pass - Basic: $30 = 1000g filament
  • Printing Pass - Plus: $60 = 1000g filament + 500 ml resin
  • Printing Pass - Resin: $40 = 500ml resin
  • Printing Pass - Departmental Basic: $60 = 3000g filament
  • Printing Pass - Departmental Basic: $200 = 5000g filament & 1000 ml resin
  • Printing Pass - Departmental Resin: $80 = 1200 ml resin 
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