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3D printing

Would you like to 3D print an object for research or educational purposes? You can do so at the University Library! We invite everyone with an idea to our lab to 3D print objects in any size.

NOTE! We only print for educational purposes.

How can 3D printing support you?
The added value of the printed 3D objects lies mainly in making study material more accessible. With 3D printers you can print fragile or huge objects in a manageable size. You can also use 3D printing to reveal things that are invisible to the naked eye, such as atoms, microscopic organisms or the construction of an ancient building.

One example is the 3D printed replica of a clay cone from our own special collection. As a teacher, you can simply take this clay cone on your bike to your education. Students are allowed to hold the objects and study it closely, in comparison to the original object. With the original object, you can't do this.

The endless possibilities of 3D printing
Clay cones, the death mask of Abraham Kuyper, a cross-section of a landscape, robot parts, models for an ideal study space, the campus of 100 years ago: it can all be printed. It provides a unique opportunity to bring decades-old objects back to life during lectures. 

Our 3D printer the Ultimaker S5

Our 3D printer the Ultimaker S5

The Ultimaker S5 is suitable for 3D printing large(r) objects. The double print head makes it possible to print with different colours of PLA filament at the same time. The FDM system prints layer by layer with great accuracy.

Practical examples

VU Education Lab
In the Education Lab at VU NT&L, teachers and students can experiment with various educational innovations, such as 3D printers. 

Using the 3D printed model effectively in your education
Need support in embedding the 3D printed model didactically in your education? Our website on Object Based Teaching and Learning provides multiple methods on teaching with objects. These methods can also be applied to teaching with other objects that you have available.

Would you like to use the 3D printer, but are you stuck coming up with practical applications for your course? We would love to think with you! Mail to: techlab.ub@vu.nl

Why use 3D?

Do you want to print an object in 3D for research or educational purposes? You can do so at the University Library. Former innovation manager Sylvia Moes and associate professor Madelon Simons discuss a number of finished projects.

Questions about XR or 3D printing? Visit the Tech Lab!

Feel free to contact us

techlab.ub@vu.nl

University Library Tech Lab

New University Building
Education Lab, 1A-25
De Boelelaan 1111
1081HV Amsterdam

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