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Makerspace

Makerspace Facility

Location: Sustainability, Research, and Engineering (SRE) - 101

We are open during the 2025 summer! 

 Book a Training Time to Access Our 3D Printers, Laser Cutters and more!

Stop by to check out what you can learn: The facility is open to all UC Merced students, faculty, and staff. We have provided our services to courses, research, and campus clubs.

Bring your own material - or - find out how you can use the resources that we have on hand!

For any services needed for clubs, research, courses, or other UCM related projects, please send an inquiry to soeinstructional@ucmerced.edu!

Stop by our lab during open hours or contact soeinstructional@ucmerced.edu for more information.

Makerspace Hours (excludes holidays)

 Day  Open Close
Monday 8:30 AM 4:00 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM 4:00 PM
Wednesday 8:30 AM 4:00 PM
Thursday 8:30 AM 4:00 PM
Friday 8:30 AM 4:00 PM
Saturday/Sunday Closed Closed
Services Provided by Makerspace
  • Basic CAD training (Fusion 360)
  • 3DPrinterOS training
    • Tier 1 - Single/Dual Extrusion
  • 3DPrinting Consultation
  • Laser Engraver Training (Cutting, Engraving, Etching)
  • Introductory Soldering Training
    • Electronic Workbench access
  • Access to basic tools to work on projects

COMING SOON:

  • Bambu Studio Training
  • Vinyl Cutter Access
  • Othermill CNC/Engraver Training
  • 3D Printer Rental Program

 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Equipment

    Specifications

    BambuLabs A1 & X1C*

    • FDM Single Extrusion

    • 256 x 256 x 256 mm
    • 0.08 - 0.28 mm layer height
    • Heated Bed
    • 1.75mm (PLA, ABS*, PETG, TPU, Polycarbonate*, other BambuLab materials*)

    MakerGear M2
    • FFF Single Extrusion
    • 200 x 250 x 200 mm
    • 0.1 mm - 0.2 mm layer height
    • Heated Bed
    • 1.75mm (PLA, ABS, PETG, HDPE, TPU, Polycarbonate, other composites)

    Ultimaker S5
    • FDM Dual Extrusion
    • 330 x 240 x 300 mm
    • 0.06 mm - 0.2 mm layer height
    • Heated Bed
    • 2.85mm (PLA, Tough PLA, PETG, ABS, CPE/CPE+, Nylon, PC, TPU 95A, PP)

    Creality Ender 3S
    • FDM Single Extrusion
    • 220 x 220 x 270 mm
    • 0.1 mm layer height
    • 1.75mm (PLA, ABS)

    MakerBot Replicator+
    • FDM Single Extrusion
    • 295 x 195 x 165 mm
    • 0.1 mm layer height
    • 1.75mm (Makerbot PLA, Makerbot Tough, other Makerbot composites)

    X-Tool Diode Laser Engraver
    • 20W Diode Laser
    • Max Cut - 15 mm
    • Speed - 400 mm/s
    • Spot Size - 0.1 x 0.15 mm 
    • Soft materials

    Einstar 3D Scanner

    • 0.1~3 mm Point Distance

    • 434 mm x 379 mm FOV
    • 400 mm Working Distance
    • Outdoor & Full Color Scanning