3D Fabrication

From digital models to physical prototypes

i4Geo’s 3D fabrication capabilities support research, teaching, visualization, prototyping, and the creation of physical models from geospatial and other digital datasets.

Our facilities include large-format and multi-material 3D printing systems that can support a range of project requirements, from detailed terrain and surface models to functional prototypes and custom research components.

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What We Can Support

3D Terrain & Topographic Models
Transform elevation and geospatial datasets into physical models for visualization, research, teaching, and outreach.

Research Prototypes & Custom Components
Produce custom parts, enclosures, mounts, fixtures, and prototypes to support research and field applications.

Multi-Material & Multi-Colour Printing
Create models incorporating multiple materials or colours where project requirements and printer configuration permit.

Large-Format 3D Printing
Produce larger physical models and prototypes that exceed the build volume of conventional desktop 3D printers.

 

SOVOL

SOVOL SV08 Max

Large-Format 3D Printing

The SOVOL SV08 Max provides i4Geo with large-format additive manufacturing capability for projects requiring substantially larger build dimensions. Its large build volume makes it particularly useful for physical terrain models, large prototypes, demonstration models, and other applications where scale is important.

Key Specifications

  • Build volume: 500 × 500 × 500 mm
  • Printing technology: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
  • Maximum nozzle temperature: 300°C
  • Maximum heated-bed temperature: 100°C
  • **Enclosed large-format printing system
  • Automatic bed levelling
  • High-speed CoreXY architecture
  • Supports a range of common and engineering-oriented filament materials, subject to project requirements and configuration

Potential applications:
Large terrain models • Topographic models • Research prototypes • Equipment components • Teaching models • Outreach and demonstration pieces

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Bambu Lab H2S

High-Precision, Multi-Material 3D Printing

The Bambu Lab H2S complements i4Geo’s large-format fabrication capabilities with a high-performance enclosed 3D printing platform suitable for detailed models, prototypes, research components, and multi-material or multi-colour fabrication.

Key Specifications

  • Build volume: 340 × 320 × 340 mm
  • Printing technology: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
  • Maximum hotend temperature: 350°C
  • Enclosed printing environment
  • High-speed, high-precision printing
  • Multi-material and multi-colour capability when used with compatible AMS systems
  • Broad material compatibility for different fabrication requirements

Potential applications:
Detailed terrain models • Multi-colour visualization models • Research prototypes • Custom components • Educational models • Demonstration pieces