Facebook pixel
APPLY NOW +
Home » Regional 3-D Design Center

Regional 3-D Design Center

KC3DThe regional additive manufacturing and 3-D printing center at Keystone College offers educational opportunities, workforce development, technological support, prototyping and additive manufacturing services for anyone interested in this exciting and emerging technology.

Contact Us

KC3D
Hours by appointment.

In the news

Keystone College Miller Library to hold Discount Book Sale

Keystone College Miller Library to hold Discount Book Sale

Members of the public and the Keystone College community will be able to get a start on their summer reading selections as the Miller Library sponsors a cash-only discount book sale on Sunday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Key Spring 2024 Edition

The Key Spring 2024 Edition

The Key is the official student newspaper of Keystone College. It is published once each semester. Membership is open to all students, faculty and staff.
Assistant Professor Joseph Iacovazzi offers zoology and wildlife biology presentation to North Pocono students

Assistant Professor Joseph Iacovazzi offers zoology and wildlife biology presentation to North Pocono students

Assistant Professor of Wildlife Biology Joseph Iacovazzi, PhD., recently attended North Pocono Intermediate School and conducted a presentation to fifth graders. The students were able to observe and interact with reptiles and arthropods during the wildlife biology and zoology presentation.
Social Psychology in Ireland Blog

Social Psychology in Ireland Blog

Social Psychology in IrelandSocial Psychology students are spending 9 days experiencing Ireland’s legendary ...
Lackawanna County Judge Frank J. Ruggiero to Address Keystone College Graduates

Lackawanna County Judge Frank J. Ruggiero to Address Keystone College Graduates

Lackawanna County Court of Common Pleas Judge and Keystone College alumnus the Honorable Frank J. Ruggiero will address members of the Keystone College Class of 2024 during the college’s 153rd commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 18, at 11 a.m. in Gambal Athletic Center on campus.
Keystone College Spring Jazz Concert Set for Sunday

Keystone College Spring Jazz Concert Set for Sunday

Keystone College Performance Music will hold its spring jazz concert, “The Best is Yet to Come” on Sunday, May 5 from 7-8 p.m. in the Theatre in Brooks. The event is free and open to the public. Complimentary refreshments will be available after the music.
Keystone College to offer ServSafe class

Keystone College to offer ServSafe class

Keystone College will offer a ServSafe manager certification class on Wednesday, Jan. 31, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Professor Jeff Brauer quoted in Scranton Times article

Professor Jeff Brauer quoted in Scranton Times article

Professor Jeff Brauer was quoted in a Scranton Times article discussing the outcomes of the Pennsylvania primary ...
Keystone College Statement On Status of College:  President Remains Hopeful For The Future

Keystone College Statement On Status of College:  President Remains Hopeful For The Future

On Friday, April 26, 2024, Keystone College President John F. Pullo, Sr. updated members of the college community ...
Alexandra Thornton selected as Class of 2024 Outstanding Graduate

Alexandra Thornton selected as Class of 2024 Outstanding Graduate

 Alexandra ThorntonClass of 2024 Outstanding Graduate A native of Nicholson, Pa., Alexandra will graduate cum ...
All-College Honors Convocation 2024 recognizes achievements

All-College Honors Convocation 2024 recognizes achievements

Members of the Keystone College community gathered at All-College Honors Convocation on April 25 to celebrate the academic achievements of students and recognize accomplishments of faculty and staff. Awards were presented to students across Keystone’s two academic schools and to faculty and staff.
Keystone College spring concert set for Sunday, April 28

Keystone College spring concert set for Sunday, April 28

Keystone College Performance Music will hold its spring concert, “These Good Things” on Sunday, April 28 from 7-8 p.m. in the Theatre in Brooks. The event is free and open to the public.

KC3D

A class at Keystone College is looking to give the community a helping hand literally. They’re using 3-D printing tech to create prosthetics for people in NEPA.

Watch the Fox 56 segment

Educational Opportunities

I

Adult and Worker Training

Provide adult and incumbent-worker training in 3-D Digital design technologies and additive manufacturing techniques. Courses open to the public and customized to meet the needs of your specific business to improve and enhance the capabilities of the regional workforce.

I

Student Training

Provide middle-school and high-school training programs in 3-D technologies and serve as a resource for regional robotics clubs, and for educators in the industrial arts, sciences, engineering, architecture, and arts, using a variety of software.

I

School and Public Tours

Encourage grade-school, high-school, and general public tours of the facility to educate the region’s younger generation on career options in this exciting, emerging technology.

If you can dream it, we can build it. Or we’ll help you learn yourself.

3-D  Design Services

I

Design Consultation and Assistance

Do you have an idea for a product but don’t know where to start? Have you made some drawings or sketches on paper and would like to see what they look like in 3-D? Maybe you have already created a product and would like to see how some changes might look? We will be happy to sit down with you and offer consultation and expertise for any phase of the design process.

I

Laser Scanning

Use existing objects and models to create digital files for alteration, modification, or re-design. Files can be created for a range of uses.

I

Direct Digital Manufacturing

Create usable manufacturing components, parts, jigs, fixtures, and end-use products from a range of materials ranging from ridged abs to flexible and both in the same print with an extensive color palate. Cost/benefit analysis consultations are available.

I

Rapid Prototyping

Using ABS/PLA, fortified plastics and other innovative compounds to create accurate, durable and functional product prototypes. Designs can be quickly evaluated and modified even remotely.

I

Mold-Making and Material Casting

Need a re-usable mold or casting in an alternative material? Our Center is capable of taking products to the next step. KC3D combines 3D Printing with traditional art casting techniques blending the best of the new with reliability of the past.

We can also make molds for low temp injection molding and print directly in rubber and silicon like flexible molds.

 

3D Design
Laser Scanning
Direct Digital Manufacturing

Our students use 3-D printing.

  • Art students use this technology to assist with sculpture, glass, and design projects.
  • Forensic science majors develop a bone inventory and database for classroom and laboratory use.
  • Geology students prepare three-dimensional models of topographic studies and shockwaves created by earthquakes.
  • Members of the psychology department create three-dimensional models of sound waves for research and product development.

Software

  • Rhino 5
  • Solidworks
  • 123D Design
  • ZBrush
  • Sculptris
  • Magics 20
  • Skenect
  • Cura
  • Objet studio

 

Hardware

  • Luzbot TAZ 5
  • DeltaWasp 20/40 + Ceramic Head
  • UPrint
  • Objet 3 Connex 350
  • David 3-D Scanner
  • Eora 3-D Scanner
  • Glowforge Laser cutter and engraver
  • Inventables X-Carve large version with dust extraction