About Us
Welcome to the Maker Spaces run by the Melbourne School of Design (MSD), located in the Glyn Davis Building. The Maker Spaces include a range of specialised workshops and facilities that provide students and staff with access to state-of-the-art machines and tools in purpose-built collaborative spaces that are supported by expert technicians. The Maker Spaces aim to provide everything you need to build your projects and improve your skills. Explore these spaces via the links on this page.
Featured content
Explore the Maker Spaces
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Fab Lab
Access to digital fabrication technology services.
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MSD Robotics Lab
The MSD Robotics Lab is an advanced experimental fabrication facility.
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NExT Lab
3D printing, 3D Scanning, Mixed Reality and more - NExT LAB is your introduction to new technologies in design, providing access, training, support and resources for you to learn and use in your design projects.
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Machine Workshop
Access to machinery to work with timber, foam, plastics and aluminium.
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Media Hub
large format printing, scanning and technology loans
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Photo Studio
Photo studio and equipment for professional photography.
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Forbo Model Making Space
Model making and storage space located in the Glyn Davis Building.
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Baldwin Spencer Makerspace
Model making and storage space located in the Baldwin Spencer Building.
Explore Our Technology
| Maker Space | Fab Lab | Fab Lab | Fab Lab | Robotics Lab |
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| Material | PLA | Resin | HP Jet Fusion | Robotic 3D Printing |
| Use Case | Quick models | High quality models | High resolution textured colour models | Clay and plastic experimental models. All Robotics Lab Services are Self Service. |
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| Process | 3 -Axis CNC Router | 4 -Axis CNC Router | Robotic Milling |
| Use Case | Large models | Small multi-sided geometries |
Experimental foam milling All Robotics Lab Services are Self Service. |
| Maker Space | NExT Lab | NExT Lab | NExT Lab |
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| Tech | Leica BLK 360 | Z + F Imager | Artec Eva |
| Use Case | Room/Buildings | Buildings / Environments | Objects |
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| Tech | HTC Vive Cosmos / Pro | Microsoft Hololens |
| Use Case | Virtual Reality | Augmented Reality |
Refer to our power tools and machines list through the Machine Workshop.
Hand tools, power tools and machines are available.
Projects & Research
Find Us
- G18 Glyn Davis Building (Building 133)
- T: (Guru Desk) +61 3 9035 8663
- T: (Office): +61 3 9035 3672
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