Library's 3D printer adds new dimension

Whitman County Rural Library is getting the word out about the district's new 3D Printer.

Over the summer the library district was able to purchase a 3D printer with a grant from Innovia Foundation.

Innovia, formerly Inland Northwest Community Foundation, works with non-profits and communities in eastern Washington and northern Idaho for community improvement.

The printer cost $2,500, plus the cost of training provided by the manufacturer.

The printer is a Replicator+ from Makerbot, a leader in the 3D printer industry.

The library decided to purchase from the same company that sold a 3D printe...