Gies College of Business · Illinois
Now running a state-of-the-art, all-Bambu Lab fleet: seven current-generation printers, from big-build machines to hotend-swappers and a dual-nozzle duo. Bring a class project, a research part, or a birthday dragon.
01 · The fleet
Every printer in the lab is now a current-generation Bambu Lab machine. Four models, seven machines, each with its own special power.
02 · With thanks
Both H2Cs, both X2Ds and the X1C. Spot the holo seal on their cards in the deck above.
Haoyang Xu
Alumnus, Gies College of Business
Yuxin Ning
Alumnus, The Grainger College of Engineering
The Illinois MakerLab gratefully acknowledges Haoyang Xu and Yuxin Ning for their generous gift of five Bambu Lab printers.
5 of 7 machines · Xu & Ning
03 · Filament lab
Tap a color and the vase reprints itself, one layer at a time. That's how every part on our fleet comes to life.
Filament colorIllinois Orange
Object
Layer lines
A playful preview, not a stock list. Colors in the lab vary, so ask a Guru what's available.
04 · Services & pricing
Every 3D print is a $4 base fee plus material by the gram. Pick your rate, slide the grams, and let the receipt do the math.
Illinois MakerLabBIF 3030 · CHAMPAIGN, IL
Estimate only. Surcharges shown on the material cost; the lab confirms your final price.
LEARN · MAKE · SHARE
Pro tip: walk-in rates beat online rates in every row. Cards accepted in person or online.
$20/ hour · students
$30/h faculty & staff · $50/h everyone else. 30-minute minimum, billed in 30-minute increments, plus materials.
$25/ 30-min session
Online or in person, one-on-one. Get unstuck in Tinkercad or Fusion 360.
21people, max
Reserve the lab for a private class: 3D printing, design, scanning or prototyping.
$10minimum
Billed at faculty/staff rates. Cards accepted in person or online.
Lawful use only: the lab may refuse any print that is unsafe, infringing or offensive. Full services & pricing →
05 · Programs
A Gies course, hands-on workshops, summer camps, birthday parties and private sessions. For ages 10 to tenure.
A Gies course on 3D printing, prototyping and digital fabrication: business students learning to build the product, not just pitch it.
BADM 331
Course infoRegular hands-on workshops on tools like Fusion 360. Check the schedule for what is coming up next.
See workshops3D-printing-themed parties for kids. Email us for availability.
Party detailsWeek-long camps for ages 10+, June–July: 3D design, Minecraft modeling and digital making.
Summer 2026 is a wrap. 2027 dates will be posted in early 2027.
Camp infoBook the lab for your group: a private class of up to 21 people in 3D printing, design, scanning or prototyping. Team building, sorted.
Plan a sessionThe crew
Our Gurus are the heart of the MakerLab, helping students, faculty, and community members learn, make, and share.
Since Spring 2013
06 · Visit
Room 3030 in the Business Instructional Facility. Walk in during open hours, or order online any time.
Live · America/Chicago
Hours
Open Monday to Friday afternoons
Mon–Fri, afternoons
BIF · Room 3030 Business Instructional FacilityTimes shown in America/Chicago. University holidays and breaks excepted. Lab hours page →
Fall & Spring semesters
One-hour prints are free on Wednesdays during the Fall and Spring semesters. Wednesday hours: 4–7 PM.
Heads-up
University holidays, Spring Break, Thanksgiving week, and semester transitions in May and August.
FAQ07 · News
High school robotics, eye-tracking research and Class of 2026 keychains. The latest from the lab blog.
Average rating · straight from the people who print here
“Great place to make a 3D print. The online ordering option is very convenient!”
“I had a great experience printing my STL files here. Will definitely print more!”
“Staff made the entire printing process super simple and straightforward. Planning to use again for class projects.”