3D Printers - Resin/SLA
Stereolithography
Resin 3D printing uses UV light to selectively cure liquid photopolymer resin into solid layers, producing parts with extremely fine detail and smooth surfaces. It’s ideal for precision models, miniatures, and engineering prototypes because it captures features far smaller than most filament printers can achieve.
For more information, you can find a detailed explainer on our learn page!
How to access: Kensington Campus
- via the 3D Printing Hub - takes all comers!
- @ MCIC (prototyping for start-up ideas, otherwise at discretion of staff),
- SLA printing badge (School of Biomed Engineering, Postgrads and Staff only)
How to access: Paddington Campus
- via Click & Collect at the Making Centre
Safety Information
Required Badge
Suitable Materials
- SLA Resin
Process
- 3D Printing
Machine Locations
| Makerspace | Facility | Make | Model | Work area | Number of machines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Design Futures Lab | DigFab Lab (3D printing) | Formlabs | Form 3 | 145 x 145 x 185 mm | 2 |
| Engineering Makerspaces | 3DP Hub (staff only) | Formlabs | Form 3 | 145 x 145 x 185 mm | 1 |
| Engineering Makerspaces | Samuels (F25) L403 | Formlabs | Form 3 | 145 x 145 x 185 mm | 1 |
| Engineering Makerspaces | 3DP Hub (staff only) | Formlabs | Form 3 | 145 x 145 x 185 mm | 5 |
| Engineering Makerspaces | Samuels (F25) L403 | Formlabs | Form 3B+ | 145 x 145 x 185 mm | 1 |
| Engineering Makerspaces | 3DP Hub (staff only) | Formlabs | Form 3L | 335 × 200 × 300 mm | 1 |
| Engineering Makerspaces | 3DP Hub (staff only) | Formlabs | Form 4 | 200 x 125 x 210 mm | 2 |
| MCIC | MCIC Makerspace | Formlabs | Form 3B+ | 145 x 145 x 185 mm | 1 |
| MCIC | MCIC Makerspace | Formlabs | Form 4 | 200 x 125 x 210 mm | 2 |
| The Making Centre | The Makerspace | Formlabs | Form 4 | 200 x 125 x 210 mm | 2 |