Prototyping Equipment
If you're unsure where to start, here are Some fun facts and capabilities
- The only UV printer on campus, our Roland VersaUV can print on items from golf balls to glassware, and builds up ink to create texture.
- Of the five 3D printers, four use fused deposition modeling. A single roll of filament prints 55 iPhone cases, each at 18g.
- Our CO2 laser cutters have 8 customizable power and speed channels to cut and etch, cutting up to 1/2″ thick wood and engraving on copy paper.
- Epson’s dye-sublimation printer works with synthetic fibers by printing on transfer paper that is applied to any material with polyester blend via heat press.
- Our Melco embroidery machine is capable of sewing 1500 stitches per minute with 16 thread colors available per design.
Reservation and Closed Hours Prototype Lab Calendar
Make sure you’ve completed the required training online via Canvas before reserving equipment. Don’t have access to our Canvas page? Stop into the Prototype Lab to purchase a Lab Access Membership. Consult your instructor if you think you’re registered in a class with an RDC Lab course fee.