3D printer now available at Lake Macquarie library

The council's culture services manager, Narelle Reichert, said customers could use the new 3D printer and scanner to create architectural models, toys and jewellery, and even replacement parts for a variety of objects.

"The Structure 3D scanner is a first for Lake Mac Libraries," Ms Reichert said.

"It is a small device that attaches to an iPad and uses an infrared camera, depth sensor and the iPad's camera to create 3D models of real-world objects."