Explore All Our Tools & Equipment
We have two labs for makers and all the equipment they need
From our Fab Lab that’s open to the entire making community, to an industry-focused Prototype Lab, we have the latest tools and equipment to support every part of the making process. Whether you’re an artist looking for a desktop 3D printer or a new product engineer interested in using our commercial grade waterjet cutter, it’s all here.
Laser Cutters/Engravers
Epilog Mini 18 Laser
20-watt CO2 Legend Elite Series computer controlled laser engraver/cutter provides an 18″ x 12″ (457 x 305 mm) work area.
Epilog Helix 2 Laser
40-Watt CO2 Legend Elite Series computer controlled laser engraver/cutter provides 24″ x 18″ (610 x 457 mm) work area and a 8.5″ (216 mm) z-stroke.
Epilog Rotary Attachment
Rotary axis that allows cylindrical objects to be lasered inside of the Mini 18 or Helix 24.
Vinyl Cutters
Roland CAMM-1 Servo GX-24
Precisely cut vinyl decals, conductive copper film, adhesive backed epoxy film, or laminate film. Loadable material width is 50 to 700 mm (2 to 27-1/2 in) Maximum cutting area is width of 584 mm (22-15/16 in) and length of 24998 mm (984-1/8 in)
Precision CNC Milling Machine
Roland Modela MDX-15
Precision (micron resolution) milling machine includes a contact scanner attachment. Max operation area: 152.4 mm (X) x 101.6 mm (Y) x 60.5 mm (Z)
Large CNC Milling Machine
Shopbot PRSstandard
Large (4’x8′) numerically-controlled milling machine with variable frequency drive (VFD) spindle – 96” x 48” x 6” nominal cutting area. Must use during designated times when assistance is available unless certified.
Forest Scientific HS CNC Router
With closed loop hybrid servo technology, variable frequency drive (VFD) spindle, and vacuum hold-down table – 48” x 96” x 10.5” nominal cutting area. Intended for experienced users; must use during designated times when assistance is available.
Vertical CNC Machining
Haas VF-1 CNC 3-axis Vertical Machining Center
XYZ range: 20” x 16” x 20” (508 mm x 406 mm x 508 mm). 20HP (15KW) 7,500 RPM spindle. Dual drive (Y-Delta), 20-tool carousel toolchanger, 1000 IPM (25.4M/Min) rapids, rigid tapping, 55 gallon flood coolant system.
3D Printers
MakerGear M2 Dual Extruder
FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication) print technology, build dimensions: 200 mm (8″) x 250 mm (10″) x 200 mm (8″), heated borosilicate glass print bed, 0.35 mm brass nozzles.
3D Scanners
NextEngine 3D Scanner HD (with turn table)
Uses Multi-stripe laser triangulation (MLT) technology with twin 5.0 megapixel CMOS image sensors. Field size: 5.1” x 3.8” (Macro) and 13.5” x 10.1” (Wide). Dimensional accuracy +/- 100 micron (Macro) and +/- 300 micron (Wide).
3D Browprinter
Dimension SST 1200es
3D browprinter based upon FDM technology. Uses ABSPlus model material and soluble support material. Maximum build size of 254 x 254 x 305 mm (10 x 10 x 12 inches). Layer Thickness .254 mm (.010 in.) or .33 mm. (.013 in.)
3D Handheld Scanners
Go!SCAN 3D handheld scanner
For handmade model digitizing, reverse engineering, 3D-scan-to-CAD, packaging design, quality inspection, etc. Light source: white light (LED). Part size recommended: 1 ft. – 10ft (0.3 m – 3 m). Scanning area: 15” x 15” (380 mm x 380 mm). Dynamic referencing allows part to be moved to a different orientation during scanning. Software: VXelements.
Waterjet Cutter
MAXIEM 1515 JetMachining® Center by OMAX
Three axis cutting head. Diamond MAXJET 5i nozzle 0.15”. MAXIEM variable frequency drive M4050V pump for high and low pressure operations – 40 HP for up to 50,000 PSI (3,450 bar). Cutting travel area of 5’2” x 5’2” (1,575 mm x 1,575 mm). Z-axis travel of 12” (305 mm). slat bed maximum support material load: 300 lbs. / square foot (1,465 kg / square meter). Intelli-MAX® software. Options include water-level control system, variable speed solids removal system (VS-SRS), 100 lb. abrasive feed system, and collision sensing terrain follower.
Workstations
Windows Computers
Some computers also have Ubuntu. Have software for 2D design, 3D design, CAD/CAM, electronic schematic and circuit design, micro-controller programming, 3D slicing and printing, etc.
iMac Computers
These are equipped with Adobe Creative Suite