Bringing your ideas to life often requires the right tools and equipment. Prototyping is a crucial step in the design and development process, allowing you to test, iterate and refine your concepts before investing in full-scale production. Here are some key pieces of prototyping equipment that can help you turn your vision into reality.
FDM Printers
ULTIMAKER
Ultimaker S3
The Ultimaker S3 is an entry-level, professional-grade desktop 3D printer that turns digital designs into physical objects through a layer-by-layer process called Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF).
- 4 printers
- Filament size: 2.85mm
- Print area (XYZ): 230mm x 190mm x 200mm
- Slicer: Ulimaker Cura
Ultimaker S5
The Ultimaker S5 is a professional-grade desktop 3D printer used for larger prints. The feeder wheels are capable of printing abrasive materials such as glass and carbon fiber.
- Filament size: 2.85mm
- Print area (XYZ): 330mm x 240mm x 300mm
- Slicer: Ulimaker Cura
- Note: This printer can print metal with post processing
Ultimaker S7
The Ultimaker S7 is an upgraded professional-grade desktop 3D printer with a high-definiton monitoring camera, integrated air manager and updated leveling sensor that uses a texture flexible for prints.
- Filament size: 2.85mm
- Print area (XYZ): 330mm x 240mm x 300mm
- Slicer: Ulimaker Cura
SNAPMAKER
Snapmaker A350
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FDM printer and CNC
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Filament size: 1.75
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Print area (XYZ): 350mm x 350mm x 350mm
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Slicer: SnapMaker Luban
Snapmaker Artisan
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2 machines
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FDM printer, CNC and laser cutter
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Filament size: 1.75
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Print area (XYZ): 400mm x 400mm x 4000mm
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Slicer: SnapMaker Luban
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Note: Our largest print volume
Resin Printers
AnyCubik 6K
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Resin printer
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Print area (XYZ): 245mm x 192mm x 120mm
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Slicer: AnyCubic Photon
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Note: Cannot be accessed on USD network
FormLabs 3
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Resin printer
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Print area (XYZ): 245mm x 192mm x 120mm
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Slicer: PreForm
Equipment and Supplies
Filament
We stock PLA filament in a wide variety of colors and an assortment of specialty filaments. If users require other types of filament, they must purchase it themselves. Filament storage is available.
Tools
Donald's Garage has a variety of tools available for use with proper training. Please ask a Donald's Garage staff member for help locating what you need or how to go about constructing your projects.
Resin
We stock a wide variety of resins for our printers including: Silicon, stretch, flexible, clear, black and grey.