Tech Spark is Carnegie Mellon University’s focal point for technology innovation. This facility provides equipment for rapid prototyping of designs from idea to reality. It is a community space that is available for current students, faculty, and staff of the College of Engineering and their collaborators across campus.
Promote a vibrant, student-centric making culture to enhance educational, extracurricular, and research activities across the entire campus community.
Make an equipment or machine reservation. Use your AndrewID and password to log into CMU’s FBS software.
Carnegie Mellon’s U.S. locations observe 10 official holidays. TechSpark is closed on these days.
| Room Name | Room Number | 100% User Capacity | 50% User Capacity | Notes (user capacity excludes Tech Spark employees) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MetalShop | HH C110 | 8 | 4 | |
| ProShop | HH C108 | 6 | 3 | The WeldArea 3 and MachiningArea 3 user capacity in this location |
| Office | HH C124 | 2 | 1 | Check out with the HelpDesk attendant at this location before leaving the one designated exit for the MetalShop, ProShop (WeldArea & MachiningArea), and WoodShop. |
| WoodShop | HH C102 | 6 | 3 | |
| PCBfab | HH C105 | 6 | 3 | Door locked; ask HelpDesk attendant |
| FabLab | HH C101 | 10 | 5 | Single point of entry to Tech Spark. Chek in with the HelpDesk attendant at this location for “green light” access and confer with them regarding online scheduling. Proceed to your work station for that time slot. |
| Assembly | ANSYS C05 | 28 | 14 | Check out with the HelpDesk attendant at this location before leaving the one designated exit for the FabLab, PCBfab, Assembly, DesignStudio, MetalCast, PolyCast, PaintRoom. |
| DesignStudio | ANSYS C02 | 10 | 5 | |
| MetalCast | ANSYS C03 | 2 | 1 | Door locked; ask HelpDesk attendant |
| PolyCast | ANSYS C10 | 4 | 2 | Door locked; ask HelpDesk attendant |
| PaintRoom | ANSYS C09 | 1 | 1 | Door locked; ask HelpDesk attendant |
| Simulation Classroom | ANSYS B10 | 18 | 18 | Door open; at entry note max user capacity |
| Collaboration Cluster | ANSYS B02 | 6 | 6 | Door open; at entry note max user capacity |
Tech Spark is located on the C-level of Hamerschlag Hall and in ANSYS Hall on Carnegie Mellon University’s Pittsburgh Campus.
Get more detailed parking information and directions. Hamerschlag is labeled HH on the campus map.
Public parking is available on Frew Street.
Tech Spark appreciates input from our users to continuously improve the experience for our community.