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Makerspace (RPS)

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Makerspace

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

The Makerspace is a part of the Rapid Prototyping Services with the School of Engineering; our goal is to provide users with an open space to work on any project. The space currently supports projects that need 3D printing, laser cutting, soldering, electronic testing, 3D scanning, vinyl cutting and basic/power tooling. The facility is open to all UC Merced affiliates inculding undergraduate/graduate students, faculty, and staff to support your creative projects! Currently, users will need to provide their own material to work on their projects but using the equipment is free! 

 Book a Training Time to reinforce your learning for 3D Printers, Laser Cutters, and more!

USERS WITH TRAINING BEFORE 9/15/2025: You will need to complete the updated procedure to continue printing in the Makerspace!

Our Rapid Prototyping Services also support projects for research, clubs, courses, and other departments; please send an inquiry to soeinstructional@ucmerced.edu!


Makerspace Hours (excludes holidays)

 Day  Open Close
Monday 10:30 AM 4:00 PM
Tuesday 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
Wednesday 10:30 AM 5:30 PM
Thursday 9:00 AM 4:00 PM
Friday 10:00AM 3:30 PM
Saturday/Sunday Closed Closed
Access and Trainings Available!

COMING SOON:

  • Vinyl Cutter
  • Othermill CNC/Engraver
  • 3D Scanning

 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Equipment

    Specifications

    BambuLabs A1 & X1C*

    • FDM Single Extrusion
    • 180 x 180 x 180 mm
    • 0.08 - 0.28 mm layer height
    • Heated Bed
    • 1.75mm (PLA, ABS*, PETG, TPU, Polycarbonate*, other BambuLab materials*)

    BambuLabs A1 Mini

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

    Creality Ender 3S

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

    Einstar 3D Scanner

    • 0.1~3 mm Point Distance
    • 434 mm x 379 mm FOV
    • 400 mm Working Distance
    • Outdoor & Full Color Scanning

    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

    For any more curious questions, please stop by our lab during open hours or contact soeinstructional@ucmerced.edu for more information.