The FabLab is available to anyone associated with Carnegie Mellon University. However, certain trainings are required to use the laser cutters. 3D printing services are available. Please see our Professional Services page for more details.
3D printing
Equipment
- Bambu X1C (PLA)
- Stratasys F170 (ABS)
- Formlabs Form 3 (SLA) coming soon
Required training
- None; Machines are staff operated only.
- Jobs must be submitted through FBS request system
- Contact Jen Hitchcock to set up an FBS account (if you don’t have one) or if you have questions.
Laser machines
Equipment
- Epilog Fusion Pro laser cutter
- 48" x 36" cutting area
- 120 watt CO2 laser
- 5 machines, availability is first come first serve
Required TechSpark course
- 24-105 (online and self-paced via Canvas)
Laser cutting for research
Research labs are permitted to use the laser cutters to fabricate parts. However, there is a fee charged for laser usage time. This fee applies to any students, faculty, or staff conducting work for research purposes. Research personnel must complete the required training prior to operating the equipment.
All materials must be safe and approved for laser cutting. Uncommon research materials will be cleared based on their SDS thermal decomposition properties.
Requests
Time is submitted through the FBS system, using the "Laser Cutter Usage for Research" form. If you do not have an account already, contact Jen Hitchcock.
Cost
There is a rate of $74/hour for laser usage time paid by a CMU account using an oracle string.
Textiles
Equipment
- Juki industrial straight stick sewing machines
- Singer heavy-duty sewing machines
- Juki overlock serger
Required training
- None