3D Printing and Scanning

The Marriott Library has several 3D scanning options for students, faculty, and staff. Support for 3D scanning projects is limited, so plan your work in advance and coordinate with our team early. 

To schedule time with any of these scanners, please email us.

• Artec Spider 3D scanner
  • Useful for small- to medium-sized objects
  • Working distance of 24-30cm (8-12 in)
  • For use with Artec Studio Professional software
  • Able to capture geometry and texture data
  • Accuracy down to .1mm
  • Full specifications
  • By appointment only - please contact the 3D printing team
• Artec Eva 3D scanner
  • Use for for medium- to large-sized objects
  • Working distance of 40-100cm (10-36 in)
  • For use with Artec Studio Professional software
  • Accuracy down to .2mm
  • Full specifications
  • By appointment only - please contact the 3D printing team
• Artec Micro II 3D scanner
  • Automated desktop scanner for small objects (up to 20 x 20 x 15cm / 8 x 8 x 6 in)
  • One-click workflow. Built-in rotating platform scans objects from all sides
  • For use with Artec Studio Professional software
  • Able to capture geometry and full-color texture data
  • Accuracy down to .005mm (5 microns)
  • Full specifications
  • By appointment only - please contact the 3D printing team
• iOS Lidar 3D scanning with iPad Pro
  • Lower resolution, but able to capture large objects and rooms.
  • Able to capture geometry and texture data
  • Check out an iPad Pro from Marriott Library Knowledge Commons, OR Use Scaniverse app from the App Store to create 3D scans
• Additional equipment:
  • Boom arm for mounting 3D scanner
  • Rotating platform for capturing multiple angles

Objects which are translucent, glossy, matte black, or fuzzy/hairy generally won't scan easily. Consider powder coating shiny or translucent surfaces with loose or sprayed on powder. Talcum powder, dry shampoo, or 3D scanning powder products are easily accessible, but not provided by the Library.

3D Printing Policy

• Access

3D printers are available for use by University of Utah students, faculty, and staff only.

Self-use printers are available on a first-come first-served basis.

• Use

  The library's printers may not be used to create material that is:

  • Prohibited by local, state, or federal laws Prohibited by University Regulations or in violation of Library Patron Policies & Responsibilities.

  • Unsafe, harmful, dangerous, or poses an immediate threat to the well-being of others.

  • In violation of intellectual property rights.

The library's printers must be used consistently with manufacturer's specifications and with posted approved material.

• Fees

  Students, faculty, and staff will be charged by weight of print when using library-provided material. Additional fees may be charged for use of specialty printers.

• History

  • Policy Owners: Library Facilities, Library Information & Security, Creativity & Innovation Services
  • Reviewed by: Office of General Counsel February 2019.
  • Approved by: Executive Committee March 2019.