All drawings must have dimensions and tolerances, if omitted will result in your request being rejected.

We offer Low Fidelity and High Fidelity 3D printing services to support a wide range of prototyping needs. Low Fidelity printers provide a fast, cost-effective option for testing form and fit using materials like PLA, while High Fidelity systems—such as SLA, Stratasys FDM, and PolyJet—deliver production-quality parts with superior precision, surface finish, and mechanical performance. While there is overlap between the two categories, the best option depends on the intended use and performance requirements of your part. Higher fidelity machines offer tighter process control and enhanced part durability but come with added cost. Our default selection is Low Fidelity (PLA); requests for High Fidelity printing may require an engineering justification. For details about our available technologies and equipment, please visit our FEDC Prototyping Index.

If you have questions on our 3D printing rates for materials and technologies, please visit the Service Center Rates section of our Engineering Service Center: FEDC 3D Printing Rates.

If you are having any file upload issues/form questions regarding 3D printing, please visit the Service Request section of our FAQ: FEDC 3D Printing FAQ.

To ensure your part can be manufactured at the FEDC, you MUST consult the Printed Circuit Board FAQ first!

The FEDC fabricates PCBs using two systems: the LPKF Protomat S103 (milled copper boards) and the Voltera V-One (direct ink write printed circuits).

• LPKF S103: Used for standard boards. Minimum trace width 1.0 mm and 2.0 mm spacing. Produces durable, mechanically milled copper boards. Typical turnaround is 5-7 business days, depending on queue.
• Voltera V-One: Used for high-precision or fine-feature boards. Minimum trace width 0.2 mm and 0.2 mm spacing. Uses conductive ink and solder paste; ideal for compact prototypes. Turnaround is 3 business days, depending on queue.

• Through-hole plating is not available.
• Boards are tinned but not fully plated.
• Gerber files are required for all submissions.
• Engineering justification is required for trace or spacing sizes below standard limits.
For more details, see the FEDC PCB Manufacturing Guide/FAQ.

The FEDC does not supply materials for laser cutting. You must provide your own material, clearly labeled with your name and request number, and place it on the ZACH 111 Part Drop-Off Shelf.

Limited quantities of scrap material may occasionally be available for student use—please ask our team for availability before submitting your request.

To ensure accuracy and reduce setup time, please use the FEDC AutoCAD Template linked below when preparing your file. Place and adjust your design within the template, then save your file

Vinyl cutting allows you to create signs, decals, stencils, and logos using durable, high-gloss adhesive vinyl. The FEDC provides vinyl material for school-related purposes at $0.75 per square inch, or you may supply your own.

• High-gloss finish
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
• Durable adhesive
• Water and condensation resistant

See the FEDC vinyl equipment index.or speak with a FEDC technician for additional details.

Below are colors that are generally available at the FEDC

Submission Acknowledgement Information

By electronically signing this form, I verify that I understand that it may take up to approximately a week (7 business days) for my request to be processed. When the Fischer EDC reaches high peak production in the queue, I understand that there may be a possible delay longer than the initial 7 business days. I further understand that I will need to wait for an email confirming that my part is ready to be picked up before I can retrieve my part. Failure to abide by these terms may result in the temporary-to-permanent suspension of my service request services. I accept and understand the conditions described above by electronically signing this form.