3D Printing at New York Tech Libraries: Home

3D printing is the process of making 3 dimensional solid objects from a digital file. The creation of a 3D printed objects at New York Tech Libraries is achieved using additive processes. In the additive process an object is created by laying down successive layers of material until the object is created. Each of these layers can be seen as a thinly sliced horizontal cross-section of the eventual object.  

The material we use is PLA filament. PLA plastic or polylactic acid is a vegetable-based plastic material, which commonly uses cornstarch as a raw material. PLA is a fully biodegradable thermoplastic polymer consisting of renewable raw materials. We offer a variety of colors.

The Library provides 3D printing services for all New York Tech students. Library staff will help you prepare your model, check file settings, and estimate print time. 

How to 3D Print at the Library:

1. Prepare your design in an .stl file. If you have multiple objects that need printing, save them as a .zip archive.
2. Fill out the 3D printing form corresponding to your campus library :
   1. NYC Library
   2. Salten Hall Library
3. Drop or upload your file(s). Please only send files with an .stl or .zip extension.
4. Print with staff assistance  
   1. Only trained personnel may operate printers 
   2. Unauthorized use may result in suspended printing privileges

Note: You must read and agree to all printing guidelines before submitting files. 

For assistance with any step in the process, you can stop into the Innovation Labs or email askalibrarian@nyit.edu.

Bambu Lab X1C 3D Printer

• Build Volume (WxDxH): 256 × 256 × 256 mm
• Single-color prints
• Release Year: 2022
• Product Page: https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/x1-carbon
• Locations: Manhattan, LI
• Avg. Benchy Print Time (Test Print): ~30min

Bambu Lab H2D 3D Printer

• Build Volume (W×D×H): 350 × 320 × 325 mm
• Dual-nozzle multi-material 3D printing
• Release Year: 2025
• Product Page: https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/h2d
• Locations: Manhattan 
• Avg. Benchy Print Time: ~20 min

Bambu Lab H2S 3D Printer

• Build Volume (W×D×H): 340 × 320 × 340 mm 
• Product Page: https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/h2s
• Release Year: 2025
• Locations: Manhattan, LI
• Avg. Benchy Print Time: ~20 min

Bambu Lab AMS 2 Pro - Automatic Material System

• Automatic material system for Bambu Lab 3D printers
• Can store and dry up to 4 spools at the same time
• Allows for multi-color printing
• Product Page: https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/ams-2-pro
• Locations: Manhattan

MakerBot Replicator Z18

• Material: PLA
• Material diameter: 1.75
• Materials allowed: PLA, Additional materials such as bronzefill, copperfill, and woodfill
• Current colors available: Assorted (check availability)
• Build size: 11.8 L x 12.0 W x 18.0 H IN
• Layer Thickness: 100 microns
• Release Year: 2014