LibGuides: 3D Printing: Resources

Free 3D Files

Thingiverse
This website provides free 3D files that you can print or that can inspire you to design a project of your own.

SketchUp
This is a free program that allows you to design 3D prints. This program is useful for modeling large objects.
Blender
This is an open source program that allows you to take your 3D project from idea to printed material.
Ultimaker Cura
This program is a free 3D modeling application that allows users to design 3D objects. Because we have an Ulitmaker3, this program is very compatible for design, revision, and printing CCCC's 3D printer.

YouMagine
This website provides ideas and inspiration for 3D projects from other makers as well as blog posts on a variety of topics related to 3D printing.

Check out these ebooks to learn more about 3D printing:

Harnett campus library has a variety of 3D printing books to support you as learn about 3D printing and explore new ideas about objects you can make.

The 3D Printing Handbook by Ben Redwood
Call Number: TS 171.95 .R43 2017
ISBN: 9789082748505
Publication Date: 2018
This book can found at the Harnett campus library.
3D printing projects by Dave King
Call Number: REF TS 171.95 .M67 2017
ISBN: 9780241302217
Publication Date: 2017
This book can be found at the Harnett campus library.
3D Printing Failures by David Feeney (Editor); Sean Aranda
Call Number: TS 171.95 .A835 2019
ISBN: 9781731458629
Publication Date: 2018-11-19
This book can be found at the Harnett campus library.