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What is the benefit on Intagly over buying 3D printers in house?
Owning and maintaining 3D Printers can be an expensive investment in dollars and time. In addition to the purchasing costs, there is cost of training for staff and patrons, material costs and storage, and opportunity costs required to support 3D printers. Intagly makes it simple for libraries to provide 3D printing services by working with 3D printing enthusiasts (operators) in your community to do the 3D printing for you.
Who pays for the 3D printing?
Patrons pay for their own prints. Payment agreements and on-site POS equipment are not required. Intagly handles payment transactions and support.
Libraries can also choose between a variety of additional options including adding fees to orders, provide library funding, or create a mixed payment plan. We want libraries to customize the 3D printing experience based on the needs of the community.
Are the 3D printing operators (makers) trained?
Intagly partners with local 3D printing hobbyists (makers) for library prints. Before ever handling a patron order, makers go through a test period where they submit prints to demonstrate the capability and quality of their work. Two photos are uploaded through the Intagly app for every order. Intagly regularly reviews these photos and patron ratings to maintain quality control.
How big of a 3D Print can a patron order?
That is up to you. Each library is given a branded website portal and admin dashboard where admins can manage the amount a patron can print per month. In addition, admins can track spending, monitor trends, control patron accounts, and access reports on all orders done through their portal.
What if a patron orders replica weapons?
Intagly does not print guns, knives, and other weapons or illegal items. Prior to fulfilling an order, our innovative detection technology and makers confirm that the 3D print is not a prohibited item. Here is a link to Intagly's Prohibited Items Policy -
https://www.intagly.com/legal/prohibited-items-policy.
What options do patrons have to customize their 3D prints?
Patrons can choose whether or not they want to manually remove supports (additional material added to help certain 3D prints build), add ironing (ability to smooth the top surface), add custom text to select objects and select the line height (the distance between print layers).
Can patrons become 3D printing makers?
Intagly loves when patrons become makers! In most library districts, patrons account for the majority of 3D printing makers in the area. The Intagly model was designed to promote community engagement, encourage entrepreneurship, and make community ecosystems flourish.
