Benefits to You and Your Patrons
Community-based 3D printing for libraries expands access to printing services while reducing the workload on staff and equipment.
Building a Community-Based Ecosystem
Community-Based 3D printing bridges digital divides by easing eligibility and training requirements that come with using complex 3D printers, thus opening the service to patrons of all ages and abilities.
Expanding the Makerspace Movement
Patrons pick up their 3D prints at their library, increasing opportunities for patrons to discover additional library services and activities.
Attracting People to the Library
With Intagly, patrons can access free 3D modeling lessons and design tools through your Library-branded Intagly site.
Protecting our 3D printing operators, libraries, and community is a top priority. Intagly has patent pending technology that can identify dangerous/illegal items, like parts used in ghost guns, before they are printed.
Protects Against Illegal Activities
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What is the benefit on Intagly over buying 3D printers in house?
Owning and maintaining 3D Printers can be an expensive investment in dollars and time. In addition to the purchasing costs, there is cost of training for staff and patrons, material costs and storage, and opportunity costs required to support 3D printers. Intagly makes it simple for libraries to provide 3DÂ printing services by working with 3D printing enthusiasts in your community to do the 3D printing for you.
Are the 3D printing operators trained?
Our 3D printing operators have to go through a test period where they submit prints before ever handling a patron order. Once approved the operators have to submit 2 photos for every order to verify the quality of their work. Intagly regularly reviews these photos and removes operators who are not meeting our standards.
How big of a 3DÂ Print can a patron order?
That is up to you. Each library is given a branded website portal and admin dashboard where admins can manage the amount a patron can print per month. In addition, admins can track spending, monitor trends, control patron accounts, and access reports on all orders done through their portal.
What if a patron orders replica weapons?
Intagly does not print guns, knives and other weapons or illegal items. Prior to fulfilling an order, our patent pending technology and Operators confirm that the 3DÂ print is not a prohibited item. Here is a link to Intagly's Prohibited Items Policy - https://www.intagly.com/legal/prohibited-items-policy.
What options do patrons have to customize their 3DÂ prints?
Patrons can choose whether or not they want to manually remove supports (additional material added to help certain 3D prints build), add ironing (ability to smooth the top surface), add custom text to select objects and select the line height (the distance between print layers).
Can patrons become 3D printing operators?
Intagly loves when patrons become operators! In most library districts, patrons account for a majority of 3D printing operators in the area. The Intagly model was designed to promote community engagement, encourage entrepreneurism, and make community ecosystems flourish.
