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

Mon 17 Nov

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Mon 17 Nov

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)

DavidDill1

Oct 2019

As a mechanical engineer, designing components out of plastics, I had a lot of questions about the capabilities and limitations of 3D printing, and they were ALL answered. (Some of the answers saved my company from pursuing 3D printed plastics in ways they really are not designed for at this time.) I was even allowed to borrow a sample of the different kinds of plastics and rubbers that they 3D print to show my boss. And if that were not enough, I was allowed to take home some samples in the form of an all 3D-printed-plastic spring-driven toy car. I would highly recommend this free tour for engineers who are just starting to use 3D printed plastics and rubber. It also would be a very informative and entertaining hands-on field trip for Boy and Girl Scouts, and even adult groups wishing to see the latest in new technology. And for those considering buying an industrial type 3D printer, as a hands-on primer to the industry, this tour is a must.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thanks David! We were happy to answer your questions and help you determine if 3D printing was right for your company. Hope you are enjoying the car!