BeAM — UNC’s makerspace network — has rolled out 3DPrinterOS, a remote printer operating system that will allow makers to print from anywhere on campus. The College caught up with Kristen O’Connor, Technical Supervisor of BeAM’s Carmichael Residence Hall location, to learn more about this system and other updates, including a fee-by-weight system that is estimated to be implemented by spring 2023.
College of Arts and Sciences: Tell us a bit about the 3DPrinterOS update.
Kristen O’Connor: 3DPrinterOS is a cloud-based 3D printer operating system that will allow us to manage machines, files and users through the web. All 3D prints will now be sent through this platform, and this system will allow us to collect vital information about our 3D printer fleet.
We still require that new users complete our Sakai training module…
