“We take STL files and physical parts turn out magically on top of fridge”

About Us

IGEN 3D Printing is a rapid-prototyping service for IGEN students, by IGEN students. Students can submit their 3D models which we transform into reality. We use consumer FDM/FFF and SLA/MSLA hardware along with a variety of thermoplastic and resin materials, operated from the IGEN club room in the basement of HR Macmillan (Room 76)

Before submitting a model, take a look through this guide to better inform your design decisions. Once have defined your requirements and adjusted your model accordingly, you can submit a print request. Please note, we only accept STL files. The status of your print can be tracked with the corresponding dashboard.

This service is completely free for IGEN students’ course and personal projects. For non-igen requestors, work/coop related project, research groups, or design team affiliated requests, please visit the External Requests page, or shoot us an email at [email protected].

We cannot guarantee delivery dates for requests; print managers are students too and processing times depend on printers’ and the managers’ availability. Towards the end of the term (typically the last 3 weeks), the queue may be backed up. Please reach out to us for any extenuating circumstances that you may have. We kindly ask for your planning for and patience in requests during these periods. For larger and regular models, please consider other methods of prototyping (wood working/turning, welding, milling, sheet metal, etc).

All requests must adhere to UBC’s Student Code of Conduct.

Submit a request

Status dashboard

Submission Process

  1. Download/make a model using CAD software (make sure dimensions are correct), then save as .stl file. If submitting multiple parts, each part should be its own .stl file. Please ensure to name your .stl files correctly as specified in the request form.
  2. Fill out the request form. The form can also be found on integratedengineers.ca/prototyping or through a QR code on our door in the IGEN clubroom.
  3. A 3D Printing Manager reviews the models for printability. If they feel that the parts are not ready to be printed, they may provide feedback/requests for changes to be made.
  4. Upon completion of this review, the 3D Printing Manager carries out the requested print and places the finished part in the collection bin when the job is complete. Print status can be monitored on the dashboard.
  5. The requester picks up the part from the collection bin location above the vending machine/fridge in the IGEN clubroom (Macmillan Building Room 76). For requesters without IGEN clubroom access, please email the 3D Printing Manager for arrangements.

Basic Principles