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> We have two uPrint 3D printers (
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http://www.stratasys.com/landing/uprint-affordable-3d-printer) that I've
> used quite a bit for fabricating parts for our microscopes. You can see
> some of the parts here:
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http://nic.ucsf.edu/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=3d_printing:3dparts>
> We've been quite happy with the uPrint printers for our needs.
> Occasionally we have a part that requires higher resolution than we can get
> with the ABS extrusion from them and in those cases I've used 3rd party
> printing services. One feature of the uPrint that has been very useful is
> the ability to print a dissolvable support layer. This allows printing of
> cutouts and overhangs and I would definitely want it on a 3D printer.
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> Kurt
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> On 5/24/2016 5:20 AM, Aryeh Weiss wrote:
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>> My faculty will very likely be acquiring a 3D printer.
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>> I know that there are many of you on this list who have used 3D printers
>> in order to fabricate accessories (eg holders) for microscopy applications.
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>> I would appreciate hearing from you concerning what to look for in a 3D
>> printer, what printers you use, what you would recommend, which materials
>> you use, etc.
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>> Please feel free to write directly to me, or post on line since I am
>> probably not the only one interested in this information.
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>> Thanks in advance
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>> --aryeh
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