Several 3d printers on a table at CATalyst studios

Available Certifications

How you can use it

You must be certified to use our 3D printers.

After you're certified, you can use a 3D printer to:

Create physical objects from digital files
Design 3D models and prototypes using Fused Deposition Modeling or Resin-Inverted SLA 3D printers
Print open-source 3D models from Thingiverse, Yeggi, or Instructables
Create advanced 3D models using SolidWorks and AutoCAD (free downloads for UA faculty, staff, and students) or Fusion360

Are you a community member?

You can still attend our certifications! Complete the steps below to get 3D printing certified.

Complete this online 3D printing module.
1. Slice and save our certification coin in PrusaSlicer according to the instructions above.
Sign up for the in-person training portion here.
1. Please come with a laptop that has the sliced and saved coin file on it with a USB port for file transfer.

Still have questions? Contact us.

Fees

We charge for the use of filament and resin. Learn more about our fees and how to pay them. All materials are eligible for payment through CATalyst student credit.

Tutorials & instructional videos

Models & technical details

FDM Printers

Ultimaker S3

Build plate volume: 230 x 190 x 200 mm (9 x 7.4 x 7.9 inches)
Dual extruder-PVA supports
Hood enclosure or door
Filament diameter: 2.85 mm
Nozzle diameter: .40 mm
3D model file types supported: STL, OBJ
Slicing software: Cura for Ultimaker

Original Prusa MK4S

Build plate volume: 250 x 210 x 210 mm (9.84 x 8.3" x 8.3 inches)
Single Extruder
Filament diameter: 1.75 mm
Nozzle diameter: .40 mm
3D model file types supported: STL, OBJ
Slicing software: Cura for Ultimaker Or Prusa Slicer

SLA (Resin) Printers

Form 3

Build plate volume: 145 × 145 × 175 mm
3D model file types supported: STL, OBJ
Slicing software: PreForm

3D printers