3D Printer Factory Tour plus 2 ft Tall Rocket!

Overview

re:3D is a fully open source, collaborative company with a social mission focused on breaking through the limits of 3D printing and creating actionable solutions to recycling plastics.

At our Houston Headquarters, you will learn how 3D printing works, see how large-format 3D printers get made, touch and feel 3D prints from around the world and be able to ask questions of experts in additive manufacturing.

re:3D was founded by ex NASA employees and is housed in the former home of Wyle Laboratories where equipment for the International Space Station was constructed.

For groups larger than 15 people, please reach out to us directly.

City: Houston

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $30.77

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $30.77

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What's Included

A 3D Printed Rocket (At least 2' Tall!) printed on a Gigabot 3D Printer (# of rockets are per group)

A hands-on, guided tour of our 3D printer factory.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

What To Expect

re:3D, 3D Printer Factory

Come tour our factory where we make Gigabot, the world's first affordable, large-scale, industrial, filament-based 3D printer. You'll touch and feel 3D printed creations from around the world and find out how you too can use 3D printing to #DreamBigPrintHUGE!

Space Center Houston

Visit the visitor's center for NASA-Johnson Space Center, home of NASA's astronaut training program.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (10)

cindygX4714AU

Nov 2022

Kind and knowledgeable tour guide. Our boys enjoyed learning about how the 3D printers are made and how they work. They got to see a printer creating a part for a new printer and held a couple of things that had been printed using different materials. We purchased the tickets that come with a 3D printed 2’ rocket at the end of the tour: I recommend it, our boys loved it.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

We're so glad you and your family enjoyed it. Thanks for coming to see us!

J3487HAchristophers

Nov 2022

The tour was excellent and my guide had great details about how 3d printing works and different types. I would highly recommend if you're anywhere near Houston.. the location is close to nasa.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thanks for visiting us while you were in town. Come back soon!

jayreneek

Oct 2022

First off Charlotte is amazing my son loves her . She gave us a great tour with lots of great information and answered all our questions about everything. We are beginners for 3d printing so this was very informative. Thank yall

Response from Host

Oct 2022

You are too kind! Thank you so much for bringing your awesome son to visit us!