IDeATe Laser Cutter Policies

Students become eligible to qualify for use of the IDeATe laser cutters by enrolling in or completing an eligible IDeATe course, by completing an IDeATe-approved workshop which teaches laser cutting, or by reciprocity if they are already authorized to use the laser cutters at TechSpark.  IDeATe faculty and staff are also eligible to qualify, upon request.

To qualify for access and receive login privileges, an eligible user must also complete all of the following required safety trainings, regardless of their campus role, course enrollment, or qualifications at other facilities.

Please note that IDeATe recently replaced the Rabbit laser cutters with Epilog laser cutters. Review this Epilog/Corel Quick Start Guide. New training is being developed in the form of Canvas course, release pending. Email help@ideate.cmu.edu with any questions.