Can you only submit an academic project to the Makerspace 3D Printers?
Answer
No, you can submit any type of project, whether its for a class, your FYP, or for personal use.
Please read the terms and conditions below before submitting your .STL file to the Makerspace 3D Print Queue:
- The Glucksman Library operates a fair use rule, and reserves the right to decline any print request, including the use of a disproportionately high use of the limited materials available.
- The 3D printing service is currently free and available to UL students & staff - 3D prints will be capped to 5 prints per semester
- The library will only process one file submission per user at any one time - multiple submissions from a single user will not be approved for printing.
- The use of the library's 3D printer is for lawful and non-commercial purposes.
- The library's 3D printing service cannot be used to print items that fall into any of the following criteria:
- Prohibited by law, including but not limited to weapons and models of weapons.
- Unsafe, harmful, dangerous or immediate threat to the well-being of others.
- Obscene or otherwise inappropriate items.
- In violation of the intellectual property rights of others e.g., copyright, patent or trademark protection - the library accepts no responsibility for this.
- Items not collected within 14 days become the property of Library and may be recycled.
- Users of this service must abide by all applicable laws, the University and Library policies.
Please contact us here if you have any questions about the Makerspace and its services.