3D printing is a group of additive manufacturing technologies that create a three-dimensional object by superimposing successive layers of material. Within mechanical engineering this novel manufacturing process is used to build small prototypes of models of complex structures and mechanisms that are difficult to solidify and produce with more conventional techniques that facilitate novel engineering studies and developments. The SINDOH equipment, model DP200, uses PLA and ABS as printing filaments (diameter 1.75mm) and the maximum dimensions of the parts it can produce are 210 x 200 x 195 mm. The activity that culminated in the donation of the printer had the support of the authorities of the Faculty of Engineering Sciences: Jorge Murillo, dean, and Marlene Medina deputy dean, as well as Roberto Pico, Administrative Vice-Rector of the UTEQ. This device is being used in the development of a research project, "Design and construction of a robotic arm", supervised by the Career Coordinator and developed by the students Irving Guillén and Steven Laz. With this equipment in operation, innovation and praxis are sought in the teaching-learning process, assuming the challenge of projecting the efficiency and excellence of the students of the aforementioned career.