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3D Printing Services

3D printing is available to all Illinois State University students, faculty, and staff free of charge! Submit your request today and Milner Library will review, print, and prepare the object for pickup on your behalf!

No knowledge of 3D printing is required; just find a 3D object you’re interested in printing online and submit it for processing. Already have 3D modeling skills? No Problem, submit your personal 3D object file and we’ll handle the rest.

3D Printing is only available to students, faculty, and staff of Illinois State University.

Submit your 3D Print Job

Recommended for

  • Student Projects
  • Research Projects
  • Class Assignments
  • Classroom Learning Aids
  • Object Prototyping

What to expect when 3D Printing

  1. Find or create a 3D printable object. We recommend starting with Printables, Thingiverse and TinkerCad.
  2. Complete and Submit your 3D print job request.
    • Print requests are completed in the order in which they are received, however class-related projects will be prioritized.
    • One print request per person at a time will be processed. If you have multiple 3D objects to print you may submit additional requests after you have picked up your finished 3D print job.
  3. Wait to be notified by email that your print job is ready for pick-up. The average turn-around time for prints is two weeks.
  4. Once notified, use your University ID Card to pick up your completed print job at the Floor 2 Circulation Desk.
    • Any item not picked up within 14 days of notification will be discarded. Repeated requests that are not picked up will result in suspension of 3D printing services.
    • You may not send someone with your University ID to pick up your item without first submitting the Patron Proxy Request form.

3D Print Job Requirements

All 3D print jobs must conform to the following requirements:

  • Have dimensions no larger than 6" x 5" x 3" or 90" total cubic volume.
  • Cost $7 or less in materials as calculated by library staff.
  • If a request does not conform to these requirements library staff will contact you directly to discuss options.

Prohibited Items

  • Milner Library reserves the right to refuse printing objects that do not comply with ISU Policy 9.2.
  • The printing of objects that can be used as, or to create, weapons is strictly prohibited.
  • Printing materials are not FDA approved and should not be used for or as part of food preparation.
  • Illinois State University and Milner Library accept no liability for use of objects.

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