3D Printing at Stanley Library: Home

3D printing is available for academic purposes only unless otherwise approved. To obtain more information about 3D printing, please email stanleylibrary@ferrum.edu

3D printing at Ferrum is here and available to the Ferrum College community! Stanley Library acquired the Creality CR-10 3D printer. The printer is currently being managed by library staff and is available to see at certain times on the first floor of Stanley Library. 3D printing services are available to all Ferrum students, faculty, and staff free of charge.

Information about 3D printing at Ferrum can be found in this guide. There, you will find our printing policies and procedures, how to request a print job, and other information such as FAQs, a glossary of terms, and links to free 3D modeling software. Click on the tabs above or links below to access the various pages.

In this guide:

• Before You Print - instructions and policies for requesting on 3D printing services
• 3D samples - examples of some of the models produced by our 3D printer
• 3D printing FAQs - some common questions asked about 3D printing
• 3D printing tips & tricks - links to various tutorials and articles on 3D printing
• 3D printing glossary - common terms used in 3D printing
• Free 3D software - links to free 3D modeling and animation programs

Special thanks to the wonderful folks at the Student Multimedia Studio at Kent State University Library for use and near-duplication of their 3D printing guide. 

If you have any questions about the process or 3D printing in general, check our 3D Printing FAQs page or contact Stanley Library:

stanleylibrary@ferrum.edu

540-365-5182

You are also welcome to visit us in person at the Digital Media Center, located on the first floor of Stanley Library.