SHU Makerspace
SHU Makerspace (Innovative I Design I Engineer I Apply, IDEA lab) offers a platform to bring ideas into prototypes. In its 11,000 sqft lab space, there are 30 3 D printers that allow simple prototyping to commercial-grade product realization. Fully-equipped metal and woodworking space has mostly digital-controlled systems that eliminate the need for manual controls. Manual workshop abilities are available for those familiar with or who prefer manual operations. The electronics section of the lab allows students to build their own circuits and program microcontrollers. Several breakout rooms and conference rooms also can hold meetings or project group gatherings. A 40-seat classroom with electronic testing equipment in the lab is used for engineering instruction and lab classes. The characterization room also offers a unique capability of working with chemicals and utilizing Nikon stereo and optic microscopes.
3 D printers include Makerbot, Stratsys, FormLabs, Gigabot, and Prusa. Some other digital manufacturing equipment includes Universal Laser cutters, Techno CNC routers, Optomax waterjet cutter, CNC mills and lathes, and Voltera circuit prototyping. Tektronix electronics instrumentation includes spectrum analyzer, LCR meter, oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, and high-resolution multimeters. Visit SHU Makerspace for more information. The lab also houses variety of drone platforms for teaching, research, and outreach purposes.