3D Printing in Z Block

3D Printing in Z Block is available to all CATE students.

Our extensive 3D printing facilities include a variety of materials and processes. Open-access printers are available in both the Z and R blocks for all students during projects. On the 4th floor of Z block, the Rapid Prototyping lab offers a range of printers utilizing different materials and processes.

For 3D printing enquiries please email – 3DSoE@uwe.ac.uk

General 3D Printing Information

Sanding, Painting, and Finishing a 3D Printed Model or Component
Beginner’s guide to the most commonly used materials

Open Access 3D Printing Links

General information on the open access 3D printing facilities (printer size capacity, usage guidelines, ect)
3D Printing Instructions for Makerbot/Ultimaker
Method
3D Printing Instructions for Prusa Core One
A guide explaining how to 3D print a model using the Open Access 3D printing facilities
A guide covering support material with the open access 3D printing machines
Click on image for an interactive map

Advanced Rapid Prototyping Links

Additive Layer Manufacturing – with Lucy Corfield
A document covering the essential information needed to have an object printed using the advanced equipment
Click on image for an interactive map

Support Technicians

Lucy Corfield

Manufacturing and 3D printing technician


Room 1Z026
Lucy.Corfield@uwe.ac.uk

For 3D printing enquiries – 3DSoE@uwe.ac.uk

My areas of expertise are 3D printing, FDM, SLA, Stratasys, Formlabs, Makerbot, Markforged, Manufacturing, Milling, Turning, CNC machining, and Manual Machining

Drew Williams-Hicks

Manufacturing Technician


Room 1Z026
Drew.Williams-Hicks@uwe.ac.uk

For 3D printing enquiries – 3DSoE@uwe.ac.uk

My areas of expertise are Fabrication, Design, 3D Printing, Laser cutting, Graphic Design, prototyping, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Indesign

Student Resources

Connect 2 Booking System
Project Room
Room Finder Map