What are Open Fabrication Hours?

Open Fabrication Hours give the greater campus community access to IDeATe fabrication facilities and personnel.  In other words, if you have never taken an IDeATe course, this is your chance to use our 3D printers and laser cutters.  (Email help@ideate.cmu.edu at least one business day in advance to make a Wood Shop appointment.)  IDeATe students continue to have access any time the facilities are open, Hunt Library schedule permitting.

When are Open Fabrication Hours?

• Academic Year: Monday through Friday, 5:00–6:00pm*
  *Held in the fall and spring under normal operation, excluding holidays and breaks
• Summer Sessions: By appointment only

Academic Year: Monday through Friday, 5:00-6:00pm

Do you want to create a part using a laser cutter or a 3D printer, but haven’t taken an IDeATe course that gives you access to the fabrication facilities? IDeATe has Open Fabrication Hours Monday through Friday from 5:00 to 6:00pm during the academic year to give the campus community access to the IDeATe fabrication facility. Bring your prepared file to IDeATe and we will help you bring your part into reality.

For more information, contact help@ideate.cmu.edu.