One of the more intriguing pieces of new technology has found its way to Swift Current.

The Swift Current Branch Library recently purchased a 3D printer, that creates three-dimensional solid objects from a digital file.

"We're really excited that we can bring technology like this to Swift Current," Andrea McCrimmon Manager of the Swift Current Branch Library said. "We're really excited that we can offer it to library members and to the public without people spending thousands of dollars or even needing a lot of technical expertise."

The library continues to improve their technology and progress with the technological demands of the 21st century.

"I think it's really important for people to understand technology, to be able to work with it and keep up with the demands of our modern society," she said Monday afternoon.

Even though youths 15-years-old and younger will need parental permission to request a print, they still enjoyed watching the Ultimaker 2+ work during an information session this past Saturday.

"Kids are really excited to be able to use it," she told Swift Current Online. "We had some kids in on Saturday and they spent probably a solid two hours just watching the machine work."

The printer uses PLA - a bio-degradable type of thermoplastic that is manufactured out of plant-based resources such as corn or sugar cane. This makes PLA the most environmentally friendly filament type.

The average time for a small object to be printed is approximately an hour by can take up to 24-hours depending on how complex the design is.

For more information about the printer click here.