Making and Fabrication

Fabrication Shops

The Autodesk Design and Make Space on Rand Hall’s first floor includes a fully equipped digital fabrication lab, wood shop, metal shop, and 24/7 work area. The digital fabrication center consists of a computer lab alongside a wide variety of digital tools including CNC machines, laser cutters, and 3D printers. The analog shops include table saws, band saws, sanders, welders, kilns, and much more.

Autodesk Design and Make Space

Location
First Floor Rand Hall

Shop Hours
Monday–Friday: 12–10 p.m. (cleanup shutdown begins at 9:30 p.m.)
Saturday: (12–6 p.m.)
Sunday: (12–6 p.m.)

Please see the shop and lab entrances or check our calendar for an updated list of shop closure times.

Shop Service Details

The shops and fabrication spaces are accessible by card during open hours for authorized visitors.

Digital Fabrication Lab

Location
Sibley Hall Room 240A

Lab Hours
Monday–Friday: 12–10 p.m. (late night: 10 p.m.–12 a.m.)*
Saturday: (12–6 p.m.)*
Sunday: (12–6 p.m.)*

*Hours are reduced at the start of the semester until student workers are onboarded and trained.

Please see the shop and lab entrances or check our calendar for an updated list of shop closure times.

Lab Service Details

Laser Cutting: Laser cutting is a self-performed service. After completing required training users are added to our scheduling and access system.

3D Printing: After completing training users may request an access code to add our workgroup printers in our digital 3d printing system. Once our workgroup printers are added, users prepare and submit files virtually. A cost estimate is provided through the software and charges for completed prints are billed monthly to each individual’s bursar accounts.

CNC Router: CNC Routers are accessed via consultation with staff. Consultation appointments are available via our Bookings Page. Only qualified AAP research or coursework will be approved. Users should expect at least a two–three day lead time before actual use of the machine. Once you are 100% ready, staff will contact you to arrange a time for you to set up and supervise the machine while it runs.

Robotics: Use of our robotics equipment will be limited to students in qualified courses or conducting approved research, who have received robotics safety training, and have reviewed their project with staff. Please email Lawson Spencer at Lls97@cornell.edu with any questions about training and access to our Robotics equipment.

Material Practice Staff

The MPF shops staff support coursework and research at AAP through training and supervision of equipment and processes in our shops and DigiFAB lab spaces. 

Additional Maker Spaces and Supplies

• Art Studios and Spaces
• Architecture Spaces
• Supply Store