The Fab Lab is Hiring!
We’re looking for current students to join the laser cutting team. If you’re passionate about making, know your way around Rhino, and have great customer service skills you might be a perfect fit for the team! To apply send your resume and portfolio to the Digital Fabrication Coordinator, Sean Taaffe: sean.taaffe@unimelb.edu.au.
Position description available here. Applications close August 1st.
About Us
Welcome to the Maker Spaces run by the Melbourne School of Design (MSD) and 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.
Commercial Services
Our services range from offering 3D computer modelling and rendering, file to fabrication production, model making and custom products, along with a new range specifically engineered towards the COVID-19 emergency response.
Explore our Maker Spaces
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Fab Lab
Access to digital fabrication technology services; Laser Cutting, CNC Milling and 3D Printing
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MSD Robotics Lab
The MSD Robotics Lab is an advanced experimental fabrication facility.
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NExT Lab
Access to new disruptive design technologies - 3D printing, 3D Scanning, Virtual and Augmented Reality.
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Machine Workshop
Access to machinery to work with timber, foam, plastics and aluminium.
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Loans Desk
Loan Equipment - cameras, lights, photostudios, and more.
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Photo Studio
Photo studio and equipment for professional photography.
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Print Room
High quality small and large format printing, scanning, cutting and binding facilities.
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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
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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.
Training & Access
The Maker Spaces are advanced fabrication and making spaces that require students and staff to undergo training before they can access the services and facilities. Safe usage of the facilities is a top priority, and most of the services available require at least some specialised knowledge.
Follow the link below to complete inductions and training required to get access to the Maker Spaces.
The Maker Spaces knowledge base is the new home to all fabrication guides and video tutorials.
Learn how to 3D Print, CNC Mill and use the other digital fabrication technologies available to students.
Projects & Research
Find Us
- G18 Glyn Davis Building (Building 133)
- T: (Guru Desk) +61 3 9035 8663
- T: (Office): +61 3 9035 3672