D12 Prototyping Shop

Welcome to the D12 Prototyping Shop.  Please check here periodically for updates to hours, policies, and general info.

The D12 Shop will be open from 10am-2pm and 6-9pm on Thursday 11/6.

Soldering stations, hand tool cart, and P-Comp parts bins are accessible at all times. For self-guided laser cutting, please visit the new Laser Lab in 2 W 13th St. Orientations are required. For additional 3D printing and scanning needs, visit the 3D Lab in 2 W 13th St.

DO NOT complete purchases in the online store when not in the lab.
A code will be issued by a technician after we have verified we have items in stock. You will be able to pick up your item after you have completed checkout in person.

A Note for Design & Technology Faculty:
We are now offering a limited number of class introductions to the D12 Prototyping Shop.  Faculty should contact Digital Tools managers to coordinate meeting times. See below for contact details.

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Students must SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION to access 3D  Printers. Use the button below for 3d Printing.

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 3D printers you MUST have completed the 3D Print Lab orientations, respectively.

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

Please use the button below for 3D Printing and 3D Scanning appointments.

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

Tools / Machines / Open Work Areas

• Open work area for Physical Computing work with Weller WES51 Soldering machines
• 6 x Prusa MK3S+ 3D Printers
• Universal VLS 3.50 Desktop Laser Cutters (Faculty Demo Only)
• Open access hand tool chest
• Checkout Items:
  • Meta Quest 3 Headsets with Development Cable
  • Einstar 3D Scanners (must be attached to a computer, EXStar software must be installed)
  • Singer 4423 Heavy Duty Sewing machines
  • DC Power Supplies
  • 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!