Team:Duke/Policy/3D-Printing

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Comparison of cost of lab equipment:
Full product purchased online3D Printed
Tube Rack$10-$20$1.62
96-Well Plate Shaker/Accessory$100$1.67
Roller Drum$2162$85.50

More Information on costs:

Roller Drum: $2162

Link to purchase here

MakerBot Natural PLA Filament (Large Spool, ~900g): $43

  • PLA used in design of roller drum: ~295g
  • (295/900)*$43=$14.09

10Kohm potentiometer: $5.95

DC Motor: $12.99

Regulated DC Power Supply: $31.25

Soldering Iron Kit: $14.68

Red Primary Wire, 20 Ga. (100 ft): $6.54

Total: $85.50


Tube Racks $10-$20

Link to purchase here
  • PLA used: 34g
  • (34/900)*$43=$1.62

96-Well plate adaptor: $100 (Shaker costs $600)

Link to purchase Vortex Adapter Link to purchase Well-plate Vortex
  • PLA used: 35g
  • (35/900)*$43=$1.67