World class facilities and resources

  • Facilities

    TechSpark includes nine workstations, including the machine shop, wood shop, welding, fab-lab, and more.

  • Courses for all

    With 10 TechSpark courses, and nearly 30 partnered courses, TechSpark has something for students across the College of Engineering.

  • Innovation

    Each year, TechSpark hosts Rethink-the-Rink, a collaboration between the College of Engineering, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Covestro, aimed at improving safety in hockey.

  • Student organizations

    TechSpark is utilized by 9 student groups and organizations.

Courses

TechSpark courses

Partner courses

Facilities

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    HighBay

    The HighBay provides students, faculty members, and staff with an area to design and fabricate as they work on projects for classes, clubs, independent study, and research.

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    FabLab

    The FabLab is actively involved in the fabrication of custom print/laser cut parts for educational, personal, and research projects.

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    Machine Shop

    The Machine Shop enables access to tools like belt sanders, band saws, Haas mini mills, welding equipment, and more.

  • Woodshop

    Woodshop

    The Woodshop enables access to tools like belt sanders, band saws, Haas mini mills, welding equipment, and more.

  • Jewelry-making room

    HotMetals

    The HotMetals room offers a variety of tools and resources for creating small metalworking pieces.

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    Computers

    TechSpark has two computer clusters installed with engineering-focused software. Users must have an Andrew ID to log on.

  • Design studio

    Additional areas

    Techspark offers additional spaces, including a design studio, a paint booth, and a polymer casting facility.