UNSW Making

3D Printers (Ultimaker)

Filament / FDM

3D Printing is a form of additive manufacturing where a computer controlled extruder builds a model up layer by layer by selectively depositing material. This 3D printer prints with PLA (plastic) filament.

 

Ultimaker 3 Manual (PDF)

Ultimaker S5 Manual (PDF)

Required Badge

No badges are required to use this machine.

Suitable Materials

  • Thermoplastic Filament

Process

  • 3D Printing

Machine Locations

Makerspace Facility Make Model Work area Number of machines
The Making Centre The Makerspace Ultimaker 3 and S3 210 x 190 x 300 mm, 2.85mm PLA 3
The Making Centre The Makerspace Ultimaker S5 330 x 240 x 300 mm, 2.85mm PLA 3