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Any public libraries using MakerBot products?
Alan Claver
posted this on December 04, 2010 13:29
I work in a public library and I'm looking at the possibility of providing a community resource to print 3D objects. I'm wondering if any other folks have set up their MakerBot as a public resource. Is there demand for such a service? Has anyone found any money resources to assist in the purchase for public use?
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Yeah, there is someone setting up a space with MakerBots + other equipment in Lafayette. It looks like they are just starting to build the space, but it is a great idea!
Read more here: http://mindshift.kqed.org/2011/11/the-public-library-completely-rei...
err... Fayetteville Free Library rather.
Wesport Public Library in connecticut
http://www.makerbot.com/blog/2012/05/01/a-tip-from-westport-mini-ma...
We've got a Thing-O-Matic at Innisfil Public Library in Ontario, Canada :)
Dalhousie University Libraries in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
http://libraries.dal.ca/locations_services/services/3d_printing.html
The Merrick Library has a Makerbot. We just opened a digital media center, and hope to order the later model once usage increases. Great for libraries - introducing the community to the whole "maker" experience.
I'm trying to compile a list of all the libraries in the world that have 3d printers. Most of them are Makerbots. Here's the list:
http://rielgallant.com/3dp/3dprinters_libraries-datasheet_mar2013.pdf
If you notice any missing libraries, blank fields that you can answer, or corrections, please let me know.
Here are the fields I've been populating by gathering information from every library's website:
Institution - Branch:
City:
State/Province/District:
Country:
Source (http):
Type of library:
Type of 3D printer:
Make of 3D printer:
Function in library:
Filament (or printing material):
Contact (will be kept private):
Cost of printing:
Date purchased (first 3d printer):
Date made public:
Other (any other relevant information):
Hi again everyone.
I've compiled some data, and it appears around 50% of the 54 libraries in the world who have 3D printers have Makerbots. Attached below is my report on the topic, along with a data sheet. If you're looking for information on how other libraries are using their 3D printers, use the links in the data sheet to look at their websites and/or get in touch with them.
Data: http://rielgallant.com/3dp/3dp_libraries_24april2013.pdf
Report: http://www.3ders.org/articles/20130422-3d-printing-in-libraries-aro...
Report PDF: http://rielgallant.com/3dp/april2013_report_3dprintinginlibraries.pdf