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Nancy Richardson Design Center

Nancy Richardson Design Center Equipment Training

Purchase a Lab Access Membership

RDC Fabrication Labs Know the drill.

New to the fabrication labs? Whether you are an artist, engineer, scientist, educator, or entrepreneur—there is virtually no limit to innovating your work or field of study. All of our labs are open to any CSU student, staff, or faculty of any age or background.

Step 1: Explore the Labs

These labs are your labs. Make them yours! Discover how our Prototype, Wood, Metal, Imaging, and Ideation equipment can set your work above the rest.

A student using a grinder in the Metal Lab

Step 2: Sign Up Anytime

Do the labs pique your interest? Enroll in a Design Thinking Course or purchase a Lab Access Membership to design, collaborate, and build all semester long.

close up of hands on a laptop with wallet designs in the bakground.

Step 3: Learn the Tools

Secure your access to the labs? Before jumping into your project make sure to complete our Lab Orientation, then start earning your chosen equipment certifications.

A lab technician helps a student with their 3D printing.

Equipment certification is required. Please complete the necessary equipment training before signing up for a reservation.

Online Equipment Trainings

Our fabrication equipment trainings are designed to be flexible and accessible. Access all online equipment trainings and complete at your own pace through the RDC Fabrication Labs Canvas page.

Prerequisite Training: Lab Orientation

Prototype Lab: Laser Cutters | FDM 3D Printers | SLA 3D Printer | Flatbed Cutter/Plotter | Large Format Printer | UV Printer | Fabric Printers | Sewing Machines | Embroidery Machine | Quilter | Seam Welder | Electronic Benches

Wood Lab: General Wood Lab (lab safety, woodworking fundamentals, wood saws, sanding machines, and milling equipment) | CNC Router | Wood Lathe

Metal Lab: General Metal Lab (lab safety, metalworking fundamentals, metal saws, metal processing tools, and basics of welding) | Oxy-Fuel Torch | Plasma Cutter | CNC Mill | Metal Lathe

Imaging Lab: Screen Printing