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The Swarthmore MakerSpace is located in Whittier Hall, rooms 109 - 113. It acts as a physical nexus for the MakerSpace Ecosystem and the Swarthmore Innovation Collaborative’s work. Staffed by the MakerSpace Manager, the space has resources and equipment for making, including a full Wood Shop and tools for digital fabrication, such as 3D printers, a laser cutter, a waterjet cutter, a vinyl cutter, a 3D scanner, and other tools, such as sewing machines. We can support a student exploring Japanese joinery in a studio course, or a group of students building a solar-powered speaker, and view ourselves as a testing ground for creative innovation. The space enjoys active participation from departments across the College such as Theater, Computer Science, Biology, Physics, Engineering, and Art. In addition to curricular uses, there is significant interest from individual students, faculty, and staff. We have partnerships with other shops on campus, the Center for Innovation and Leadership, the Social Innovation Lab, as well as MakerSpaces at Bryn Mawr and Haverford. We are developing community partnerships with organizations like Chester Made. | The Swarthmore MakerSpace is located in Whittier Hall, rooms 109 - 113. It acts as a physical nexus for the MakerSpace Ecosystem and the Swarthmore Innovation Collaborative’s work. Staffed by the MakerSpace Manager, the space has resources and equipment for making, including a full Wood Shop and tools for digital fabrication, such as 3D printers, a laser cutter, a waterjet cutter, a vinyl cutter, a 3D scanner, and other tools, such as sewing machines. We can support a student exploring Japanese joinery in a studio course, or a group of students building a solar-powered speaker, and view ourselves as a testing ground for creative innovation. The space enjoys active participation from departments across the College such as Theater, Computer Science, Biology, Physics, Engineering, and Art. In addition to curricular uses, there is significant interest from individual students, faculty, and staff. We have partnerships with other shops on campus, the Center for Innovation and Leadership, the Social Innovation Lab, as well as MakerSpaces at Bryn Mawr and Haverford. We are developing community partnerships with organizations like Chester Made. | ||
Come Make With Us! | Come Make With Us!<gallery mode="nolines" widths="600" heights="450" perrow="4"> | ||
File:MakerSpace Entrance.jpg|MakerSpace Entrance | |||
File:MakerSpace 3D Printers.png|3D printers and project table | |||
File:MakerSpace Shop Demo.png|MakerSpace Demo | |||
File:A student using a 3D scanner.jpeg|A student using a 3D scanner | |||
File:Model rocket club assembling a rocket.jpeg|'''Model rocket club assembling a rocket''' | |||
File:3D Printed Mathematical Shapes.jpeg|'''3D Printed Mathematical Shapes''' | |||
File:A student watching a 3D printer.jpeg | |||
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== What does the MakerSpace have? == | |||
* 3D Printers | * 3D Printers | ||
* Laser Engraver/Cutter | * Laser Engraver/Cutter | ||
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* Waterjet Cutter | * Waterjet Cutter | ||
== Where is it? == | |||
It is located in Whittier Hall 109 - 113. | It is located in Whittier Hall 109 - 113. | ||
== When is it open? == | |||
Please check the [https://www.swarthmore.edu/makerspace MakerSpace website] for current hours. | Please check the [https://www.swarthmore.edu/makerspace MakerSpace website] for current hours. | ||
== How do I use it? == | |||
The MakerSpace is an open lab for students, faculty, and staff to use, but certain equipment does require training and certification before use for safety reasons. Contact MakerSpace with any questions by email at [mailto:lmc@swarthmore.edu lmc@swarthmore.edu]. The space is staffed when open. Drop by and someone will be there to assist you. | The MakerSpace is an open lab for students, faculty, and staff to use, but certain equipment does require training and certification before use for safety reasons. Contact MakerSpace with any questions by email at [mailto:lmc@swarthmore.edu lmc@swarthmore.edu]. The space is staffed when open. Drop by and someone will be there to assist you. | ||
== What are the space and machines used for? == | |||
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They can be used for personal projects or academic ones, but priority is given to classes and class projects. The MakerSpace is not intended for business production use. | They can be used for personal projects or academic ones, but priority is given to classes and class projects. The MakerSpace is not intended for business production use. | ||
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Revision as of 19:18, 21 May 2026
The Swarthmore MakerSpace is located in Whittier Hall, rooms 109 - 113. It acts as a physical nexus for the MakerSpace Ecosystem and the Swarthmore Innovation Collaborative’s work. Staffed by the MakerSpace Manager, the space has resources and equipment for making, including a full Wood Shop and tools for digital fabrication, such as 3D printers, a laser cutter, a waterjet cutter, a vinyl cutter, a 3D scanner, and other tools, such as sewing machines. We can support a student exploring Japanese joinery in a studio course, or a group of students building a solar-powered speaker, and view ourselves as a testing ground for creative innovation. The space enjoys active participation from departments across the College such as Theater, Computer Science, Biology, Physics, Engineering, and Art. In addition to curricular uses, there is significant interest from individual students, faculty, and staff. We have partnerships with other shops on campus, the Center for Innovation and Leadership, the Social Innovation Lab, as well as MakerSpaces at Bryn Mawr and Haverford. We are developing community partnerships with organizations like Chester Made.
Come Make With Us!
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MakerSpace Entrance -
3D printers and project table -
MakerSpace Demo -
A student using a 3D scanner -
Model rocket club assembling a rocket -
3D Printed Mathematical Shapes -
What does the MakerSpace have?
- 3D Printers
- Laser Engraver/Cutter
- 3D Scanner
- Vinyl Cutter
- Sewing Machines
- Wood Shop
- Waterjet Cutter
Where is it?
It is located in Whittier Hall 109 - 113.
When is it open?
Please check the MakerSpace website for current hours.
How do I use it?
The MakerSpace is an open lab for students, faculty, and staff to use, but certain equipment does require training and certification before use for safety reasons. Contact MakerSpace with any questions by email at lmc@swarthmore.edu. The space is staffed when open. Drop by and someone will be there to assist you.
What are the space and machines used for?
They can be used for personal projects or academic ones, but priority is given to classes and class projects. The MakerSpace is not intended for business production use.