How to Submit a Model for 3D Printing

Step-by-step guide

Review the 3D Printing Policies page before beginning the next step
Upload your prepared ideaMaker file(s) and Shapeways screenshot(s) in a zipped folder named YYYY-MM-DD_EID_Group-# to be tested and priced
1. Upload link (you must log into Box before uploading)
2. Folder name examples:
  1. 2023-01-09_eid123_Group-1
  2. 2023-01-09_eid123_Group-2
E-mail the following details of your 3D print request to the SOA Tech Desk (soatechdesk@utexas.edu)
1. The number of .idea files you have uploaded
2. The number of parts in each .idea file
The Tech Desk will respond to your e-mail with a time and cost estimate for each .idea file
1. You must respond to us with either approval or cancellation
2. Please note that our internal process takes time, and we will respond to you only once we have completed it
With your approval, we will begin the print
You will pay for your model via What I Owe
You will receive an email notifying you when your parts are ready for pickup
1. If you do not pick up your print, you will still be charged the full amount to your What I Owe