Brandon is an articulate, enthusiastic senior who’s majoring in multidisciplinary design in the College of Architecture. He’s also a plant fan, and it’s this passion that drove Brandon to develop the “Leggy Pots” using the 3D printers in ProtoSpace. ...
By Erika Church After six years of diligent service, we are announcing the retirement of the Lulz Bot Taz 3d Printers. Six years may not sound like a long time, but to put their hard work in perspective each of the machines was consistently printing for...
[caption id="attachment_30301" align="aligncenter" width="714"] Photo of the Great Salt Lake from The Nation, Aug. 21, 2023[/caption] By Robert Nelson U Rising is a University of Utah podcast produced by University of Utah Marketing & Communications. Brooke Adams is the executive producer. The podcasts are recorded in...
ProtoSpace, located on level 2, is host to a variety of digital scholarship and fabrication resources, and offers hands-on learning opportunities that enhance the student experience....
By Justin Sorensen Maps, whether they be interactive applications or visual graphics, have the ability to express large amounts of information to viewers in ways text alone cannot. More than simple points, lines, and polygons overlaid on a model of the Earth’s surface, maps share and...
By TJ Ferrill Fall 2023 in ProtoSpace at the Marriott Library has been a season of change. Success takes many forms in a flexible and open space such as ProtoSpace, so it can be helpful to look at a few recent highlights to get a sense...
By Luke Leither The Katherine W. Dumke Fine Arts & Architecture Library had a facelift this Fall. The Fine Arts & Architecture Collection, housed within the library, is a limited access area that many people pass by without knowing. Hopefully, the hard work of the Marriott...
By Tony Sams Spatial Computing Services at the J. Willard Marriott Library has recently introduced an innovative walk-up VR service, featuring the VR Cart. This user-friendly system allows individuals to effortlessly immerse themselves in standalone VR experiences, regardless of their previous experience with virtual reality. To...
By Justin Sorensen If you have visited ProtoSpace recently, you may have noticed a new project on display. Our new, in-house designed Utah topographic model demonstrates the combined power of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) technology and 3D modeling / printing to present a physical, visual representation...
By TJ Ferrill The Marriott Library has recently acquired a new 3D scanner, available for use by the University of Utah community. The scanner is an Artec Eva scanner, capable of capturing medium- to large-sized objects. A full list of the scanners specifications can be found...