The D. H. Hill Jr. Library will be closed this summer for electrical infrastructure repairs, starting May 5, 2025. About the Hill Library closure →
Updated Apr 9 11:07am
The D. H. Hill Jr. Library will be closed this summer for electrical infrastructure repairs, starting May 5, 2025. About the Hill Library closure →
Updated Apr 9 11:07am
3D printing is a manufacturing process that creates physical objects from digital models, building them layer by layer into a solid shape. It is widely used for rapid prototyping and on-demand production, making it a valuable asset for hobbyists, makers, and businesses alike.
The 3D printers in the Hill Library Makerspace are available for current students, staff, and faculty at NC State with a valid Campus ID.
What To Know:
For beginners, we recommend beginning with TinkerCAD, a web-based, user-friendly platform that has been optimized for 3D printing.
If you're looking into more advanced options, Solidworks, Blender, and Autodesk Fusion 360 are popular choices that offer powerful design capabilities.
There are numerous professional 3D printing services, including CraftCloud, Proto Labs, Shapeways, and Fictiv, which provide high-quality, on-demand manufacturing for a variety of materials and applications.