3D Printing: We have Ultimaker 3D Printers that can be used to turn digital designs into physical objects. Specifications, build area and material options are listed on our Frequently asked questions page. . Material costs ($5 minimum) are paid by credit cards in person or online.  There will be a 20% surcharge for all prints setup and managed by our Guru’s, as reflected in the online ordering rates below. Dual color or special filament prints have a 50% surcharge on base prices. Payments made with campus accounts require a minimum billing of $10, and will be charged at Illinois Faculty/Staff rates.

Online 3d Printing : We now have an online 3d printing service as well. More details on our online ordering page.

*Includes departments and alumni

**Online Orders incur a 20% surcharge

3D Design & Prototyping: If you need turnkey design services, our MakerLab Gurus are experts in 3D design and prototyping and are available to turn ideas into 3D designs and then into product prototypes. These services are available at the following rates (30 minute minimum + 30 minute increments + material costs). If you are interested in learning and designing things yourself, sign up for our workshops.

Read our Design Stories to get an idea of our work. 

1 to 1 Private Tutoring for 3D Modeling

Are you interested in improving your 3D Modeling skills or want to learn how to start? Individual tutoring sessions will be available for you to meet with one of our Gurus who have experience with diverse software. Online or in-person, our Gurus will ensure that you are effectively improving your skills after every lesson

Price:

$25 for 30 minute session

Software:

• Tinkercad

• Fusion 360

Meet our Gurus and their diverse set of skills and backgrounds!

If you are interested, contact us.

Reserving MakerLab for a Private Session

In addition to our scheduled activities, the MakerLab may be reserved for private class sessions (up to 21 students at a time). These sessions can cover a variety of topics including 3D printing, 3D design, 3D scanning, product prototyping, and many others. Drop us a line.

Our Printing Policies

Illinois MakerLab’s 3D printers may be used only for lawful purposes. Individuals who choose to use any of Illinois MakerLab’s services will not create materials (digital or physical) that are:

• Prohibited by local, state or federal law

• Unsafe, harmful, dangerous, or pose a potential threat to the well-being of others

• Obscene, inappropriate, or offensive in a public university environment

• In violation of another individual’s intellectual property rights (i.e., reproducing copyrighted, patented, or trademark protected materials)

The Illinois MakerLab reserves the right to refuse the printing of materials. If you have questions concerning the nature of something you would like to create in the lab, please contact us.