Equipment for Design Students:
(Note: some machines have material costs)
- A full mechanics toolbox
- A mix of hand tools
- Drill/mill machine (Bench size)
- Battery hand drills, multi tool, jigsaw
- Bench space for projects
- 3x Ultimaker S5 3D printers (Prints standard Ultimaker materials)
- 5x soldering stations
- Hot air reflow soldering station (for surface mounted components)
- 2x 120W Universal laser cutters (non-metallic cutting
- Waterjet cutter (Can cut just about anything)
- Prototyping CNC milling machine (up to hard plastics and woods)
- Vacuum former (thermoform plastics up to 6mm thick)
- Vinyl sticker printer and cutter
- 2x sewing machines
- Overlocker
- Badge maker
Our Equipment & Machines
3D Printing
Additive manufacturing technique for rapid prototyping that uses filament
Spatial Computing Lab
Hybrid computer space for film, mocap, and content creation
Soldering Stations
Join two metal surfaces together using solder – used for electronics
Electronics
List of components that we have in the workshop ready for you to purchase
Laser Cutting
Cut and etch into a variety of both flat and round materials/objects
Water Jet Cutting
Similar to a laser cutter but cuts using water at high pressure
CNC Routing
Moving a tool to a specific x, y, and z coordinates to cut away material
Vacuum Forming
Heat up a plastic sheet and form it over your object – good for mould making
Spray Booth
We have 2 types of paint spray-guns that you can use with waterbase paints
Machine & Material Credits
See what materials we have in the lab and purchase them through the CAI store
Sewing Station
Use our craft station complete with an overlocker to create patterns and garments
Embroidery Machine
Our new digital embroidery machine converts digital artwork into textiles
Vinyl/Sticker Cutting
Print and cut out custom stickers and vinyls that can be used for decorations
Badge Making
Easily create custom badges with a variety of backing options