3D printing

3D printer at the Medical Library 

The Medical Library has one bookable 3D printer that can be used by students and employees at Umeå University.

• To use the 3D printer, you must first attend an individual workshop where you will learn how to operate the printer practically.
• After the workshop, you can book time slots for your own printing projects.
• The printer is available when the Medical Library is open.
• The 3D printer is a model ZYYX Pro II, and the maximum build volume is 285x235x210 mm.

Resources for 3D printing

Download 3D models

• BodyParts3D/Anatomography
• E-nable
• Electron Microscopy Data Bank (EMDB)
• NIH 3D Print Exchange
• Pinshape
• Thingiverse

Software for 3D modelling

Simplify3D

The computer next to the 3D printer is equipped with the Simplify3D software, which is used to process 3D models. You can learn more about the software here:

• Simplify3D resources
• Simplify3D learning resouces (playlist on Youtube)

3D modelling

The software listed below is free to download for your own use. The library staff does not provide support on these software products.

• Blender 
• Sketch Up Free
• Tinkercad

Rules for using the 3D printer

• You must attend the mandatory workshop to use the 3D printer.
• You must comply with the handling and safety advice included in the workshop.
• You must book and confirm an appointment via the page Book 3D printer to use the 3D printer.
• You can use the 3D printer for a maximum of 10 hours per week.
• You are forbidden to print items that are intended to harm others or are otherwise illegal.
• The printer hood and the hatches must be closed to minimise noise and odour during printing.
• You are responsible for the entire printing process.
• Printouts that exceed the booked time may be interrupted by staff or the person who booked the subsequent time slot.
• Leave the workspaces and the 3D printer in such a condition that they are ready for the next person to print.