Inspection, Electronics and Craft Area

In addition to its manufacturing capabilities, the Maker Space is well-equipped with high-precision inspection tools, ensuring a comprehensive approach to the development cycle.

Through hands-on experience with these sophisticated tools, students gain an understanding of quality assurance, contributing to their skill set and preparing them for the exacting standards of industries where precision and attention to detail are paramount.

Fingers are twisting a threaded retaining ring onto the back of a switch. The switch has been inserted into a 3D printed component. Work is being performed on top of a green self-healing cutting mat with light grey grid marks on it.

Electronics Development

In our dedicated electronics development area, students have access to a comprehensive suite of development tools and resources. From soldering irons to oscilloscopes and bench power supplies this resource-rich environment empowers students to understand the basics of electronics but also to experiment and innovate.

A digital microscope stage with a bright white light illuminating a sample. There is a blue LED light on the front of the microscope housing. In the background of the image a computer screen shows a microscope image.

Inspection Equipment

Optical and digital microscopes enable close examination of intricate structures, precision instrument alignment, and analysis of material properties and machined surface finishes. The Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) measures the dimensional accuracy and geometric characteristics of machined prototypes, helping users verify that components meet exacting standards.

A hand in the foreground holds a laser 3D scanner. In the background a computer screen shows the result of the 3D scan data.

3D Scanning

3D scanning equipment eases the transition from the real world to CAD software, making it much easier to design parts that mesh perfectly with existing geometry.

We offer several types of scanners, some excellent for precision inspection and others better for broader, faster scans of people and faces.

Crafting Area

Our small but lively craft area is equipped for working with a range of materials. It includes vinyl and T-shirt printing equipment, a heat press and a pressure former. We also offer free maker sessions to help makers build the skills to use these tools across coursework and research projects.

/ Brother Heavy Duty Sewing Machine
/ MiScreen Digital Screen Printer
/ Roland Vinyl Cutter
/ T-shirt & Bag Heat Press
/ Resin & Casting
/ Mayku Multiplier Pressure Former
/ eufyMake UV Printer E1