Library Guides: 3D Printing: Resources

Make 3D Model With Open Source 3D Design Software

Not finding a design from the free online 3D libraries?

Want to change an existing design?

Design Software

3D Editing & Repair Software

Convert Dicom CT scan files to 3D printable STL files
democritiz3D by Embodi3D - a free online converter (requires registration)

Search for free 3D files (.stl files) on the Internet to print or to modify using 3D design software.

NIH 3D Print Exchange
National Institutes of Health 3D Print Exchange Discover printable models; Share your models; Learn through tutorials
GrabCAD Library
Free models. Must create account to download files
Thingiverse
MakerBot's archive
3Dxtras
Free 3D models. Must create an account to download files
BodyParts3D/Anatomography
Medical images that can be combined and converted to printable objects.
Yeggi
A search engine for 3D printable files. Searches many file repositories
GrabCAD
a 3D model site with a specialty in mechanical engineering - find nuts, bolts, springs and other mechanical parts to make your project

Tips, Tricks, and Advice

3D Print Stronger Parts! 3D Printing 101 (video)
3D Printing can be made stronger through a number of tweaks. In this video you'll see what you need to change in your Slicer to make tough, functional parts that should last a very long time!
3D Printing The Basics (Maker's Muse Series)
Maker's Muse YouTube Video's