Fabrication Equipment
CNC Machine - Nomad 833
Vacuform
Laser Cutter - Dremel LC40: We are sorry. The laser cutter is awaiting maintenance and is currently unavailable.
EinScan 3D Scanner
Embroidery Machine - Janome MB-7
Professional Sewing Machine - Janome HD9
3D Printers: Dremel DigiLab 3D45
Dremel Hand Tools
Vinyl Cutter - Roland GS-24
To book available equipment in the Fabrication Lab or the Computer Lab, click here. Please note, only the sewing machine can be booked for independent use in the Fabrication Lab. For support creating 3D objects or using the equipment to fabricate an object, please book a Consult in the Fabrication Lab.
CNC Machine - Nomad 833
The CNC 'computer numerical control' machines uses a subtractive manufacturing process through which a custom design image is cut into a stock piece using computerized machine tools to remove layers of material.
Location: Hub 1
Vacuform
Thermoforming involves the process of heating a plastic sheet until it is soft and then draping it over a mold. A vacuuming process is applied to suck the sheet onto the mold. The molded sheet is then removed from the mold.
Location: Hub 1
Laser Cutter - Dremel LC40
We are sorry. The laser cutter is awaiting maintenance and is currently unavailable.
Laser cutting is a technology that uses a laser to slice materials. Laser cutting works by directing the output of a high-power laser most commonly through optics.
Location: Hub 1
EinScan 3D Scanner
3D scanners analyze a real-world object or environment to collect data on its shape and possibly its appearance. The data can be used to construct digital 3D models.
Location: Hub 1
Embroidery Machine - Janome MB-7
Embroidery machines are used to create patterns on textiles using thread.
Location: Hub 1
Professional Sewing Machine - Janome HD9
Sewing machines are used to stich fabric and other pliable materials together with thread.
Location: Hub 1
3D Printers: Dremel DigiLab 3D45
3D printing is the construction of a three-dimensional object from a CAD model or a digital 3D model.
Location: Hub 1
Dremel Hand Tools
With Router, Grinder and Etcher attachments
Location: Hub 1
Vinyl Cutter - Roland GS-24
Through the use of computers and computer created images, vinyl cutters use a computer controlled blade to cut out shapes in sheets of self-adhesive plastic (vinyl).
Location: Hub 1
