Digital Fabrication

A listing of digital fabrication equipment in build IT

The Digital Fabrication ProcessAmit Zoran & Leah Buechley(2013). Hybrid Reassemblage: An Exploration of Craft, Digital Fabrication and Artifact Uniqueness. Leonardo 46(1), 4-10. https://muse.jhu.edu/article/493111.By digital fabrication we mean a process whereby an object design is created on a computer, and the object is then automatically produced by a machine.

3D Printer

Bambu A1 Mini

3D Printer

Bambu Carbon

3D Printer

Bambu P2

3D Scanner

Vinyl Cutter

Heat Transfer

Embroidery Machine

3D Printing

Bambu Lab A1 Mini

Type: FDM
Material: PLA
Build Volume: 180x180x180mm
Features: Compact, great for beginners

Bambu Lab X1 Carbon

Type: FDM
Material: PLA
Build Volume: 256x256x256mm
Features: Multi-color printing, build-in AI print monitoring, enclosed print space

Bambu Studio

A slicing software converts 3D models into code instructions for the printer to follow, determining settings like later height, print speed, and infill density.

Free and open-source slicing software designed for Bambu Lab 3D printers.
Supports multi-material and multi-color printing (with compatible printers)

Structure Sensor 3D Scanners

	Original Structure Sensor (ST01)	Released in 2013, designed for iPads. Uses infrared technology to capture depth data. Best for scanning objects no smaller than a coffee cup and up to room-sized spaces.
	Structure Sensor Pro (ST02B)	Advanced version with higher depth resolution. Compatible with both iOS and Android devices. Ideal for scanning objects no smaller than a coffee cup with improved accuracy for mid-sized objects and environments.

Digital Die Cutting

Silhouette CAMEO^® 3

The Silhouette CAMEO® uses a blade to cut over 100 materials, including paper, cardstock, vinyl, and fabric up to 12 in. wide. The CAMEO has the ability to register and cut printed materialsLinks to an external site. and is PixScan™ compatible.

Resources:

About the Silhouette CAMEO^®Links to an external site.

CAMEO^®3 User GuideLinks to an external site.

Silhouette HandbookLinks to an external site.

Silhouette Blades & Tools

Tool Compatibility ChartLinks to an external site.

	Fabric Blade	Silhouette fabric blade is identical to the Silhouette manual blade except for its color. Like sewing scissors, the blade will dull when used with paper. Thats why it's important that a separate blade is kept on hand for cutting fabric
	Silhouette Manual Blade	Silhouette Manual blade is great for paper, cardstock, vinyl, vellum, heat transfer material, sticker sheets, and select specialty media. The blade depth needs to be changed manually using the grey depth changing tool.
	AutoBlade	With the AutoBlade, you don’t have to manually adjust your blade. When you send the job to the machine, the AutoBlade will automatically be adjusted according to the selected setting from the software.
	Premium Blade	The Premium Blade allows for easier blade depth adjustment and can be inserted into the machine in any direction. This blade is great for paper, cardstock, vinyl, vellum, heat transfer material, sticker sheets, and select specialty media.
	Pen Attachments	Pen Attachments allow you to draw instead of cut, enabling you to create detailed designs, sketches, or handwritten text on various materials.
	Blade Adjustment Tool	The Blade Adjustment Tool can be used with Silhouette blades to do the following: Adjust blade setting on AutoBlade types Adjust blade setting on Manual Blade types Remove blade cap on AutoBlade types (for cleaning)

Cutting Mats

	Self Adhesive 12"x12" Mat	A standard-sized mat for most projects. The adhesive surface securely holds materials like cardstock, vinyl, and fabric during cutting.
	Self Adhesive 12"x24" Mat	Designed for larger projects, this mat provides twice the length of the standard mat while maintaining the same adhesive surface for secure material placement.
	PixScan™ 8.5"x11.5" Mat	The PixScan™ mat enables precise cutting around printed images or custom designs. Designed for detailed work, it works with the Silhouette Studio® software for accurate cuts.