Equipment

Learn more about the equipment available in the Makerspace.

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3D Printer Our 3D printer builds up thin layers of plastic to create real objects based on your digital models.	Laser CutterLaser Cutter/ Engraver Use a laser to make cuts and/or burn a design into varied materials. Can be used for finished products and prototyping.	CNC Machine Cut, drill, and carve a variety of materials. Great for prototyping and creating finished products.
Printer/Cutter Combination Prints and cuts high-quality images onto vinyl sheets for stickers and iron-on transfers.	Sublimation Printer Print out images that can be transferred onto t-shirts, hats, mugs, and many other materials.	Vinyl Printer and Cutter Transfer printed images or vinyl onto t-shirts, hats, mugs, and many other materials.
Sewing Machine When your project's too large or complex to sew by hand, stitch fabric together at lightning speed with our sewing machine.	Embroidery Machine Stitch embellishments onto fabric using designs from digital files.	Vinyl Cutter Cut shapes out of adhesive materials, including stickers and iron on decals.
Computers Start or finish your Makerspace project using the specialized design and editing software on our computers.	Hand Tools and Additional Supplies Browse our other equipment, tools, and materials that are available to help you complete your Makerspace projects.	Button Maker Create buttons, magnets, jewelery and more.

The use of all equipment in the Makerspace is based on a color coding system

No Color Code

Items in the makerspace that have no color coding can be used by Makerspace community members without additional training.

Use Requirements:

Safety Orientation must be Completed
No swipe access (unless approved for specific project)

Equipment without color coding:

Non-power tools
Items in bins in the middle of the makerspace
Paper slicer/ exacto knives
Computers
Ink Jet Printer
Glue guns
Laminating Machine
Button Maker

Green

Items in the makerspace marked “green” can be used under supervision by anyone during open hours after completion of equipment specific training. Users with sufficient experience on a “green” piece of equipment can get swipe access for use outside open hours.

Use Requirements:

Safety Orientation must be completed
Swipe Access Granted
Novice users must complete 4 hours of supervised training prior to unsupervised equipment access

Equipment coded “Green”:

Sewing Machine
Embroidery Machine
Vinyl Cutter
BN-20 Printer/Cutter
Heat Press
Sublimation Printer

Yellow

Items in the makerspace marked “yellow” can be used under supervision by anyone during open hours after completion of equipment specific training. Users with sufficient experience on a “green” piece of equipment can get swipe access for use outside open hours.

Use Requirements:

Safety Orientation must be completed
Swipe Access Granted
Novice users must complete 20 hours of supervised training prior to unsupervised equipment access

Equipment coded “Yellow”:

3D Printer
Laser Cutter
Power hand tools

Red

Items in the makerspace marked “Red” can be used under direct supervision by anyone during open hours after completion of equipment specific training. Users with sufficient experience on a “red” piece of equipment can get swipe access for use outside open hours.

Use Requirements:

Safety Orientation must be completed
Swipe Access Granted
Novice users must complete 40 hours of supervised training prior to equipment access

Equipment coded “Red”:

CNC Machine

Contact Information

Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Muhlenberg

Email [email protected] Telephone 484-664-3100

Address Muhlenberg College Innovation and Entrepreneurship Program 2400 Chew Street Allentown, PA 18104