Collins Memorial Library: OT 614: Intervention Across The Lifespan: 3D Printing at Puget Sound

Makerspace

Please visit the Makerspace Guide to learn more about the Collins Library Makerspace and the equipment, resources, and services available.

If you need to meet outside the posted appointment times, please email makerspace@pugetsound.edu and the Makerspace staff will work with you to determine if we are able to accommodate the request.

Repositories for 3D Print Models

Makers Making Change
A database of 3d Printed Assistive Devices
Thingiverse
An expansive repository of community-created 3D object files.
STL Finder
A search engine for STL files that searches across multiple repositories, including Thingiverse, MyMiniFactory, GrabCAD, etc.

Free 3D Modeling Software

If you have any questions about using this software, feel free to send me an email or book an appointment with me!

Tinkercad
"Tinkercad is an easy, browser-based 3D design and modeling tool for all, created by AutoDesk. Tinkercad allows users to imagine anything and then design it in minutes." (No software installation required.)
Google SketchUp
Create a free personal account to begin using this browser-based 3D modeling software.

Tips for Searching for Adaptive Technology

When searching for information about creating adaptive technology, or looking for examples of 3D printed objects, you may need to be creative with your search terms. Of course searching for variations on 'adaptive' or 'assistive' will be helpful, but you may also consider including the name of the condition that may be impacting mobility (e.g 'arthritis') or the name of the aid (e.g 'button hook' or 'handle').

3D Printing Adaptive Aids

You can read the full paper (Nicole Gallup, Jennifer K. Bow, and Joshua M. Pearce. Economic Potential for Distributed Manufacturing of Adaptive Aids for Arthritis Patients in the U.S. Geriatrics 2018, 3(4), 89; https://www.mdpi.com/2308-3417/3/4/89) and download all models here.