3D Printing

The MIX offers FDM printing located in the main Makerspace, ranging from brands such as BambuLabs, Creality Ender, Ultimaker Cura, Vuron, and more.

The MIX organizes printers based on bed size or filament type. All users of the MIX 3D printers must take the 3D printer workshop and have their prints approved by the MIX student staff. Workshops are hosted at least 3 times a week and can be registered to through Mason360.

List of available 3D printers at the MIX:

Ender 3 Pro: quantity 16 (all PLA except one for PETG)

Ender CR-10: quantity 1 (larger bed plate, 14'")

Ender 3S1: quantity 2 (only for TPU)

Ultimaker Cura S5 and S3: enclosed printers

Vuron 2.4: quantity 2

Bambu Labs X1 Carbon: quantity 2, capable of printing in PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS

Bambu Labs A1: quantity 3, capable of multifilament printing

See more 3D Printing user projects through the MIX ‘Achievements’ blog page where we highlight students, staff, faculty, and more.

Additional specifications on each printer can be found below.

Getting Started with
3D Printing:

The basic requirements to 3D print is to take the 3D printing workshop.

Register for the Workshop

  • One of the most popular 3D printers on the market, this printer excels at printing with PLA material. The MIX has 18 of these printers available for use.

    Number Available: 16

    Equipment Specs: 220mm x 220mm x 250 mm build volume.

    Materials: Capable of printing in PLA and PETG 1.75 mm filament, but PLA is recommended.

    Nozzle Size: 0.4 mm nozzle.

    Ultimaker Cura is recommended to use for slicing.

  • This version of the Ender 3 features a direct drive extruder, which allows for greater success when printing with flexible filaments like TPU. Found in different section of makerspace.

    Number available: 2

    Equipment Specs: 220mm x 220mm x 250 mm build volume.

    Materials: TPU (standard), PLA or PETG. 1.75 mm filament diameter

    Nozzle Size: 0.4 mm nozzle.

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  • Featuring dual extruders, a fully enclosed build chamber, and access to the Ultimaker materials catalog. These printers excel when used for demanding engineering purposes.

    These printers are reserved for class and research projects, and require the use of Ultimaker branded filament.

    Number available:

    (1) Ultimaker S3

    (1) Ultimakers S5

    Materials: See the Ultimaker materials library here:

    Nozzle Size: 0.4 mm nozzle.

  • The newest among our fleet of 3D printers is the Bambu Lab X1 Carbon, known for its incredible speed and quality of prints. The multifilament attachment also allows for up to 4 color prints. Enclosure allows for more filament types.

    Number Available: 2

    Equipment Specs: 389 × 389 × 457 mm³ build volume

    Materials: Capable of printing in PLA, PETG, TPU, ABS, ASA, PVA, PET

    Not Recommended: Carbon / Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer

    Nozzle Diameter (Included): 0.4 mm

    Nozzle Diameter (Optional):0.2 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.8 mm

    Bambu Studio software is recommended to use for slicing.

  • The newest among our fleet of 3D printers is the Bambu Lab A1, known for its incredible speed and quality of prints. The multifilament attachment also allows for multicolor prints. No enclosure.

    Number Available: 3

    Equipment Specs: 256 x 256 x 256 mm³ build volume

    Materials: Capable of printing in PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA

    Not Recommended: ABS, ASA, PC, PA, PET, Carbon/Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymer

    Nozzle Diameter (Included): 0.4 mm

    Nozzle Diameter (Optional):0.2 mm, 0.6 mm, 0.8 mm

    Bambu Studio software is recommended to use for slicing.