The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has found a way to make cutting-edge technology available to all of its students in a more widespread and practical way. The Kenan Science Library at UNC Chapel Hill has created its own Makerspace as part of its University Libraries’ Research Hub. Students, staff, and faculty can use the facility as long as they have an active UNC library card. The Makerspace has a scanner and four 3D printers available for use, and is staffed with students who can assist inexperienced makers, whether students or faculty. Read the full article for more details: http://3dprint.com/20421/unc-makerspace-3d-printing/


Below is a picture of UNC student Jeffrey Olander, who used an on-campus 3D printer to create parts for his wheelchair: