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DigiFabLab

 

SUMMER 2012

 
 

lasers available during computer
lab hours : M-F 8:30-5:00

 
 

email cdesworkshop@umn.edu to
request an appointment for additional services

 


The Digital Fabrication Lab (DigiFabLab) is a state-of-the-art digital prototyping and fabrication facility which provides digital tools that allow students to practice and explore iterative design thinking, the heart of design education.  From conceptual explorations to hands-on prototyping, the Lab expands design thinking and design making in the College. 

The DigiFabLab is a subsidiary of the W.L. Hall Workshop: Workshop Technicians provide instruction and support of all DigiFabLab capabilities.

The CDES Digital Fabrication Laboratory is supported entirely by CDES collegiate fees. Services to students and interests outside of the College of Design are handled on a case-by-case basis and are subject to the CDES facilities use policy.

 

CURRENT EQUIPMENT


   

3)ULS 18" x 32" laser cutting systems

  • 2@120W, 1@60W
  • $.50/minute CDES
  • $100/hr non-CDES
2)Dimension SST1200es FDM printers
  • 10"x10"x12" build envelope
  • ABS+ plastic
  • 5 monochrome colors
  • $3.00/cuin CDES
  • $10/cuin non-CDES
1)Z Corp Z510 3D printer
  • 10"x14"x8" build envelope
  • gypsum-based output
  • 24 bit color output
  • $3.00/cuin CDES
  • $10/cuin non-CDES
1)Z Corp Z310plus 3D printer
  • 8"x10"x8" build envelope
  • gypsum-based output
  • open source test mule
  • $1.00/cuin
CAMASTER CR 408 CNC router
  • 48" x 96"x 12"* capacity
  • 12" x 96" rotary axis
  • RhinoCam used to make toolpaths
  • z capacity determined by part geometry
  • $5.00/15 minutes CDES
  • $100/hr non-CDES
KNK MAXX24 knife plotter  
NextEngine 3D scanner