D12 Prototyping Shop

We are currently performing inventory on the D12 store.
*****Please do not finalize any purchases in the store.****** 
Speak to a technician in order to check the stock status of a particular item.

You must SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION to access Laser Cutters or 3D  Printers. Use the button below.

3D Print jobs submitted in D12 Shop on Fridays may actually be printed in the 3D Lab in 2 W 13th St. over the weekend. Please pay attention to emails regarding the pickup location for your prints.

The open access tool chest is located just inside the entrance of the lab. These tools are intended to be shared among the students in a fair and equitable manner via the honor system. As such, please handle the tools with care and return them to the chest promptly after use. There is some small hardware available for use located directly on top of the tool chest.

Select physical computing components are available for use free of charge. These are located in the corner directly adjacent to the open access tool chest.

Please speak to a technician regarding the use of any other equipment in the shop.

For access to the Laser Cutters and 3D printers you MUST have completed the Laser Lab, and 3D Print Lab orientations, respectively.

In order to use the Laser Cutters and 3D Printers you must make an appointment for an in-person consultation.

If you would like to transfer your consultation slot to another person, please email the lab and CC them on the email. Please ensure that they have also completed the online 3D Lab Canvas Orientation and/or both the online and in-person orientations for the Laser Lab.

The D12 Shop contains laser cutters, 3D printers, as well as space and equipment for soldering/physical computing projects and small-scale prototyping.

Note: Bed size of laser cutters is 24″ x 12″

Tools / Machines / Open Work Areas

• Open work area for Physical Computing work with Weller WES51 Soldering machines
• 3 x Prusa MK3S+ 3D Printers
• 2 x Universal VLS 3.50 Desktop Laser Cutters (24″ x 12″)
• Open access hand tool chest
• Checkout Items:
  • 2 x Einstar 3D Scanners (must be attached to a computer, EXStar software must be installed)
  • 2 x Singer 4423 Heavy Duty Sewing machines
  • Select power tools
  • Select electronic components

We are NOT a self-service lab. Please do not touch or operate the 3D printers. Do not remove prints from the 3D printer beds after hours.  Doing so will result a ban for the semester!