The Dremel Digilab 3D45 and 3D40 Flex are enclosed FFF 3D printers. They work by drawing the object layer by layer with melted plastic. Use our printers to take an idea from the digital drawing board to real life. Use a CAD program to design something yourself or find an interesting design made by someone else. Make tabletop game miniatures, pencil holders, custom-fit hardware for DIY projects, replacement parts for broken appliances and everything in between. The size of printed objects is limited to 10 X 6 X 6.7" (254 X 152.4 X 170.18 mm).
What does the Makerplace provide?
- Dremel Digilab 3D45 and 3D40 Flex printers
- 3D print filament. See our price list for more details.
What do I need?
You will need to prepare a 3D design file in the .STL format.
How do I use it?
Submit a print through our 3D Print Submission Form. A Makerplace staff member will review your submission and reach out for more details if necessary. You will receive an email when your 3D printed part is complete and ready for payment and pickup at the Makerplace (within 5-10 business days).
What materials can I use?
Material types:
- PLA - black, gold, green, orange, pink, purple, red, translucent, white, yellow
- PLA is a popular material for 3D printing due to its ease of use, eco-friendliness, non-toxicity, high-quality prints, and affordability. It is made from renewable resources and can be composted, making it an environmentally responsible choice.
- PLA is a popular material for 3D printing due to its ease of use, eco-friendliness, non-toxicity, high-quality prints, and affordability. It is made from renewable resources and can be composted, making it an environmentally responsible choice.
- PETG - translucent
- PETG is a strong, flexible, and transparent material that is resistant to chemicals, making it suitable for a wide range of 3D printing applications. It is also easy to print with and can be used to create objects that require clarity, durability, and chemical resistance.
This equipment is available to use free of charge. Materials are available for purchase to assist in using this equipment. See all materials and prices here.
Makerplace Essentials Online Training
More resources
- CAD software (needed for creating 3D object files)
- Tinkercad - Beginner-friendly free online 3D modeling tool.
- Fusion 360 - A more advanced 3D modeling tool. Great for creating precise and functional designs.
- Blender - Another more advanced 3D design tool. Open source and geared toward artists.
- Online 3D object databases
- Thingiverse - The oldest and largest repository of free 3D-printable designs.
- Printables - Another great source for 3D-printable designs.
- MyMiniFactory - A mix of free 3D objects and premium designs sold by artists.
- Online Training
- Dremel 3D Printer Filament Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
- Dremel 3D45 Instruction Manual
- Dremel 3D40 Flex Instruction Manual
Tips and tricks
When a print fails and the printed object does not look how you expected, ensure the design is 3D printer-friendly. Look through the tips in the following link on how to make your object easier to print: How to design parts for FDM 3D printing