Employees and students interested in learning how to use UAB’s 3D printers can sign up for one of nine upcoming training sessions offered by UAB Libraries this fall. Completing a training session is required before users can begin printing their own projects — but at just 1.5 hours long and offered both online and in-person, the rewards far outweigh the relatively small investment of time, said Technology Labs Manager Patrick Boggs, who leads the training sessions.
“I’d encourage everyone to complete a 3D printer training,” Boggs said. “Whether you want to print something just for fun or to use as part of a research project, presentation, or course assignment, we are here to support.”
Sign up for a training that fits your schedule
During the training, Blazers are given access to printer queues for both Sterne Library and Lister Hill Library 3D printing via 3DPrinterOS. 3DPrinterOS is a cloud-based system that lets users monitor the ongoing print queue to see when printers are available and check the progress of their jobs; several of the 3D printers managed in 3DPrinterOS have cameras attached so users can watch how their prints are coming along. Users also automatically receive a time-lapse video of their items being printed via email once the objects are complete.
Scheduled workshops continue through Nov. 18; you also can find them on the Campus Calendar.
Introductory 3D Printer Training
- Sept. 2, 1 p.m., LibLab @ Lister Hill (110)
- Sept. 10, 10 a.m., LibLab @ Sterne (112)
- Sept. 26, noon, virtual
- Oct. 1, 3 p.m., LibLab @ Sterne (112)
- Oct. 9, 10 a.m., LibLab @ Lister Hill (110)
- Oct. 24, noon, virtual
- Nov. 4, noon, LibLab @ Lister Hill (110)
- Nov. 12, LibLab @ Sterne (112)
Introductory SLA 3D Printer Training