The NYU Tisch School of the Arts ITP/IMA Makerspace Lab has redefined what it means to integrate technology, design, and education. Thanks to 3DPrinterOS, a cloud-based 3D printer management software, the makerspace has transformed a once chaotic 3D printing environment into a streamlined, data-driven hub of innovation.
Serving more than 600 students across NYU Tisch’s Interactive Telecommunications Program (ITP), Interactive Media Arts (IMA) undergraduate program, and a low-residency master’s program, the makerspace offers everything from virtual reality installations to open-source medical devices.
But just a few years ago, the space’s 3D printing setup was messy. With only three printers and no centralized system for tracking usage or maintenance, the lab struggled with…
