Material
3D Printing
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The VizLab maintains several models of 3D printers:
-Bambu Lab X1E
-Flashforge Guider II and Guider IIS
-Formlabs Form 3+ (SLA printer)
We are capable of printing with materials such as PLA, ABS, PETG, nylon, elastic, metal, wood, and various resin materials on our SLA printer.
Laser Cutting
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The Glowforge Pro is a 3D laser printer, meaning it can cut, score, and engrave various materials, including wood and acrylic. It is run through a web-based app, which we maintain access to. It can be used by faculty and students for academic use. We have a library of various Proofgrade materials from Glowforge for open use; for larger/long term projects, we may request that you provide your own materials.
Miscellaneous
The VizLab also has a Cricut, a small machine perfect for cutting vinyl and experimenting with other thin materials.
![](https://www.bates.edu/vizlab/files/2023/07/cricut-900x669.webp)
Soldering, gluing and finishing tools.
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