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Printing & Laser Cutting Services for Students
Make your Project a Reality!
The Innovation Hub can to assist you during the innovation process. Whether you're a 3D printing expert or you'd like to bring an idea to life but do not know where to start, we can assist you with the following:
Design
- One on One Consultations
- Design Resources
Prototyping
- Individual and Team Projects
- Access to equipment: 3D Printers and laser cutter
- High Quality 3D Prints and laser cuts using a variety of Materials
Schedule a Consultation
A consultation appointment allows students to meet with experts to discuss the various phases in the 3D printing process. Experts will guide you through these phases step by step.
How the Consultation Process Works
- Complete the 3D consultation form. Make sure to include your availability for scheduling an in-person consultation appointment and printing files (if you have any) in an .stl or .obj format only.
- Receive an email confirming the date & time of your consultation appointment.
- Attend the consultation appointment to discuss project details, pricing, and printing schedule.
- Pick up your project!
Student Pricing
The Prototyping Lab uses an equitable pricing model to offer services to students. This pricing model includes the cost for materials, setup fees, and print time.
Innovator Cash
A student printing/cutting for the first time in the innovation hub automatically receives $50 in Innovator Cash! Once the $50 is used up, students will have to pay for printing/cutting, using the PawPrint app.
| Formlabs | Dremel | Glowforge | |
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| Set Up Fee | $2.00/print job | $2.00/print job | N/A |
| Print time | $1.50/hour Print time cost capped at $10 |
$1.50/hour Print time cost capped at $10 |
$5.00/hour $5.00 minimum |
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Post Processing *student can opt to process |
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| Material Cost |
$0.18/milliliter |
$0.06/gram |
Full sheet (12鈥漻20鈥) = 240 sq inches **Will charge for one of these sizes based on the square inches of the project ** For more specific material costs, email us at innnovation@csusm.edu |
PawPrint Payment
- At (or just after) your consultation appointment, you will be provided with a cost estimate/invoice for your project.
- If all your Innovator Cash has been used, you will need to pay for printing fees.
- Students will utilize PawPrint to pay for projects.
- Once balances have been paid, we will begin printing your project.
- Once your project has been printed, we will notify you via email
Please review the Prototyping Lab's Terms and Agreements Policy