MATE Polymer & Composite 3D Printing Lab
The Cal Poly SLO Materials Engineering (MATE) Polymer & Composite 3D Printing Lab is a dedicated space that gives students access to cutting-edge polymer and polymer composite 3D printing technologies. The space is used for lab class, industry-sponsored senior project research and independent study.
The vision is to become a leading ‘Learn by Doing’ lab known throughout California.
KEY TECHNOLOGY
3DGENCE F350
MARKFORGED MARK TWO
MARKFORGED MARK TWO
Designed for engineering grade and composite materials, fully compatible with high-temperature polymers (PEEK, PEKK). The F350 provides high-speed, repeatability, reproducibility, and reliability.
MARKFORGED MARK TWO
MARKFORGED MARK TWO
MARKFORGED MARK TWO
The Markforged Mark Two Desktop 3D Printer is capable of creating aluminium-strength parts with patented CFR™ (Continuous Fiber Reinforcement) technology.
PRUSA MK4
MARKFORGED MARK TWO
PRUSA MINI+
The MK4 provides high-speed 3D printing with ease. The successor to the award-winning 3D printing workhorse Original Prusa MK3.
PRUSA MINI+
FELFIL FILAMENT EXTRUSION SYSTEM & SHREDDER
PRUSA MINI+
Featuring a 7"×7"×7" build volume, the MINI+ is a fully-equipped 3D printer. Featuring sensorless homing, automatic Mesh Bed Calibration, replaceable nozzles, network connectivity, USB printing and a full-color LCD screen.
FELFIL FILAMENT EXTRUSION SYSTEM & SHREDDER
FELFIL FILAMENT EXTRUSION SYSTEM & SHREDDER
FELFIL FILAMENT EXTRUSION SYSTEM & SHREDDER
This extruding system allows anyone to make custom 3D printing filaments, starting from industrial pellet or chopped scrap 3D prints, and plastic waste.
3DGENCE MATERIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
FELFIL FILAMENT EXTRUSION SYSTEM & SHREDDER
FELFIL FILAMENT EXTRUSION SYSTEM & SHREDDER
The Material Management System automates material storage, preparation, and post-print annealing – making successful printing of Ultra-Polymers like PEEK, ULTEM™, and Composites accurate and simplified.
3DGENCE F350
Printing technology
Fused filament fabrication (FFF)
Max. build/print size
340 x 340 x 350 mm
Printer footprint
1825 x 960 x 940 mm
Print layer height
~50+ μm
Filament diameter
1.75 mm
No. print heads/nozzles
2 (printhead purging system)
Relative print speed
High
Max. nozzle temperature
~500°C
Max. build plate temperature
160 °C
Max. chamber temperature
140 °C (active heating)
Typical materials
PLA, ABS, ASA, PA6, PA, PC, PEEK, PEKK, -CF,-GF
MARKFORGED MARK TWO
Printing technology
Fused filament fabrication (FFF)
Max. build/print size
320 x 132 x 154 mm
Printer footprint
584 x 330 x 355 mm
Print layer height
~100 μm
Filament diameter
1.75 mm (plastic), 0.375 mm (fiber)
No. print heads/nozzles
2 (1 plastic, 1 fiber)
Relative print speed
Low
Max. nozzle temperature
~300°C
Max. build plate temperature
n/a
Max. chamber temperature
n/a
Typical materials
Plastic nozzle: PA6, PA6+short carbon fiber
(Continuous) Fiber nozzle: carbon, glass, HS glass, aramid (Kevlar)
PRUSA MK4
Printing technology
Fused filament fabrication (FFF)
Max. build/print size
250 x 210 x 220 mm
Printer footprint
530 × 545 × 640 mm (in enclosure)
Print layer height
~50 - 300 μm
Filament diameter
1.75 mm
No. print heads/nozzles
1
Relative print speed
High
Max. nozzle temperature
~300°C
Max. build plate temperature
~120°C
Max. chamber temperature
n/a
Typical materials
PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, Flex, HIPS, PA, PVA, PC, PP, CPE, PVB, NGEN, short fiber composites
PRUSA MINI+
Printing technology
Fused filament fabrication (FFF)
Max. build/print size
180 x 180 x 180 mm
Printer footprint
380 × 330 × 380 mm
Print layer height
~50 - 250 μm
Filament diameter
1.75 mm
No. print heads/nozzles
1
Relative print speed
Intermediate
Max. nozzle temperature
~280°C
Max. build plate temperature
~100°C
Max. chamber temperature
n/a
Typical materials
PLA, PETG, ASA, ABS, PC, PP, Nylon
FELFIL FILAMENT EXTRUSION SYSTEM & SHREDDER
Overview
Felfil System is the most compact filament extrusion system on the market. It allows to produce the filament for your 3D printing starting from virgin pellet or shredded recycled materials. The system is a full setup that includes everything that is needed to develop and produce filament for any FDM 3D printer, it includes:
- Felfil Evo, a single screw filament extruder with a specifically designed bronze nozzle.
- Felfil Spooler, an automatic filament winder.
- Felfil Shredder, a small but strong plastic shredder able to crush failed 3D prints or plastic waste.
3DGENCE MATERIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (MMS)
Overview
The 3DGence MMS automates material storage, preparation, and post-print annealing – making successful printing of Ultra-Polymers like PEEK, ULTEM™, and Composites accurate and simplified.