We currently have two Ultimaker 3 printers and one Bambu Lab H2D printer. For special projects, we also have one Snapmaker 2.0 and one Artisan printer, which offer a relatively large printing area. The two Ultimaker 3 printers can print with two different filaments, e.g., for two-color prints or for using water-soluble PVA as a support structure. With the H2D, up to 5 different filaments per print are possible. The Snapmakers are limited to 1 or 2 filaments, respectively. For slicing, we use the software from the respective manufacturers, Ultimaker Cura, Bambu Studio, and Snapmaker Luban. FreeCAD and OpenSCAD are also available on our computers for creating simple objects. If you want to create something more complex, it is best to do so at home and bring your 3D model to the lab. We can import STL files and slice them for printing.
We use PLA as our main printing material. We have a basic supply available through QS funds, which allows students at the University of Ulm to carry out smaller projects free of charge. For larger projects, the material must be procured independently. The Ultimaker 3 printers work with a filament diameter of 2.85 mm, while the Bambu Lab H2D works with 1.75 mm. The filaments of the two printer types are therefore not compatible with each other.
Since the Student Lab emerged from the electrical engineering department, working with electronics is one of our core competencies. To help you realize your own projects, we offer soldering irons, hot air guns, heating plates, and a microscope. We also have various measuring instruments at hand. Multimeters, oscilloscopes, probes, and laboratory power supplies are available.
A basic stock of components is available, but it is usually worth to procure the components for your own project yourself. The selection is too large for us to keep everything in stock. We are happy to support you during opening hours in the planning and implementation of your craft project and can certainly help you with our practical experience.
We have a number of basic tools for woodworking. These include:
In addition to simple woodworking, you can also laser cut shapes out of wood or burn motifs into wood.
For working with aluminum and brass, we have a manual Paulimot milling machine and a lathe with various milling cutters, knives, and extensions. The milling machine has an electronic measuring device. A dividing head with a 4-jaw chuck is also available.
The Snapmaker Artisan has a 200-watt milling module that can also be used for working with aluminum. However, you will need to bring your own milling cutters for this. In addition, a 2W infrared laser module for engraving metal is available, which can be used with both Snapmakers.
A band saw, drill presses, and some hand tools are also available.
A sewing machine can be used at our premises for working on textiles. You must bring your own fabric and thread.
