The UMKC fabrication studio is a University resource directed at promoting entrepreneurship.
The shop’s primary focus is creation of prototypes for product or process development. The Fabrication studio is available for anyone who wishes to utilize the resources to create items that may advance their entrepreneurial or educational goals.
Students may use the Fabrication Studio by appointment or Usage Agreement. The Usage Agreement may list accessible tools and time periods as well as what type of work is permitted.
Usage Agreements
Usage Agreements are official, binding agreements between shop management and individuals deemed qualified by the shop manager to use certain tools and equipment, within specified parameters. The Usage Agreement will specify what tools, processes, and access times are available to the user. The Usage Agreement does notguarantee that assistance isavailable at all times. All Fabrication Studio use must be monitored by Fabrication Studio personnel.
Usage Agreements may be obtained by scheduling a consultation with the Fabrication Studio Manager during general shop time to discuss your needs. Based on your needs, there may be further training evaluation, or policy development before you may be allowed to use Fabrication Studio equipment, and you will be required to complete any training or evaluation prior to the Usage Agreement being issued.
Usage Agreements for UMKC Faculty/Staff and Enterprise customers may specify fees for use of certain equipment. Usage Agreements are a privilege and a binding agreement. These agreements may be suspended, canceled, or modified at any time, and are issued or rescinded at the sole discretion of the Fabrication Studio Manager for any reason.
Services and Cost
Student Usage
of the Fabrication Studio is covered by the student lab fees, but students will need to provide their own materials. There is no charge for students for use of the 3D printing equipment. However, students are responsible for the cost printing materials and consumables. A Student Price Worksheet(link) detailing charges for 3D printing is available.(Will we be able to charge students’ One Cards?)
UMKC Faculty/Staff Usage
of the Fabrication Studio is available for a fee. UMKC users may reserve 1-hour blocks at the specified rate to receive personal consultation, training, and assistance with fabrication. Access to specific tools and assistance may also be obtained via User Agreements as detailed above.
Enterprise/Public Usage
of the Fabrication Studio and 3D Print Lab is available to Enterprise (business) users as well as members of the public for a fee. Enterprise or Public users may reserve 1-hour blocks at the specified rate to receive personal consultation, training, and assistance with fabrication. Access to specific tools and assistance may also be obtained via User Agreements as detailed above.
3D Printing Pricing
3D printing pricing is available for each of the three user categories. When requesting 3D printing, you will need to complete the printing request form and provide you digital model. Your model will be estimated and other factors assessed, then a quote will be issued. If you approve, the item will be printed, and an invoice generated from UMKC to the person and address approving the charges.
Currently there are two ways to pay for printing, MoCode and Credit Card payment via website. (link to payment website/directions) Students may at some point be able to apply charges for 3D printing to their One Card. This is not implemented yet.
Please note that while we will do our best to achieve the best possible results, printing output results are never guaranteed and any estimate of completion time is informational only-Print completion time is never guaranteed.
