We have relaunched our 3D printing service.
Please note that our 3D printing service is only available to members of Oxford University. Unfortunately, we do not have the capacity to offer printing services to external organisations, businesses or private individuals.
Services we offer to all University members:
3D printing
3D Scanning
3D printing allows you to "print" a three-dimensional object out of a variety of materials, such as plastic, metal, and organic materials. Using a process called Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM), a 3D printer would deposit hot plastic on to a build plate in layers that set instantly to build up a 3D object.
For more details, watch this video:
This video on youtube, created by CNN describes the 3-D printing process
3D scanning allows you to create a 3D computer model representation a physical object. You can then use this model as a base to adjust or build upon, or to eventually 3D print. There are different ways in which 3D scanners work, some rotate small objects on a turntable to scan them, while others are handheld devices that are moved around larger objects to scan them.
For more details, watch this video:
This video on youtube, created by CNN describes the 3-D scanning process
What are some examples of practical uses for 3D printing and scanning?
3D printing and scanning can be used in a variety of disciplines to develop prototypes, create 3D models to represent data or to aid in visualisation, create 3D teaching aids, etc. Here are a few examples of practical uses in an educational environment:
If you have any questions or would like to discuss using the service, feel free to contact us at rsl3dprinting@bodleian.ox.ac.uk.
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