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FabLab? What is that?
A FabLab(Opens in a new tab) (from the English fabrication laboratory), sometimes also called a MakerSpace, is an open workshop with the aim of giving private individuals access to modern manufacturing processes for individual items. There are no limits to creativity - whether individualized products or spare parts that are no longer available - anything is possible!
Dates
Open evenings:
The FabLab is open to external visitors from 5 to 9 pm.
Come along and put your own ideas into practice.
Go to registration(Opens in a new tab)
Dates:
May 22, 2023
June 05, 2023
June 19, 2023
Latest news
Employees from KITZdo (the Dortmund Children and Youth Technology Center), the Dezentrale and the CET (Center for Entrepreneurship & Transfer) at TU Dortmund University were also guests.
At the open day on June 10, 2022, we were able to present the FabLab@FHDO to many interested people and carry out projects with the 3D printer, laser cutter and 3D pens during the workshops. The direct contact between future and current students offered a lively exchange about courses, practical areas of application and also about living in Dortmund.
After the opening ceremony on March 30, 2022, the FabLab has been open to all students and employees of Fachhochschule Dortmund since April 1.
Equipment
| Machines: | ||
| 6x | 3D printer (FDM) | Prusa i3 MK3S+ |
| 2x | 3D printer (FDM) | Prusa MINI+ |
| 1x | 3D printer (SLA) | Anycubic Photon Mono X |
| 1x | Laser cutter | Mr. Beam II dreamcut [S] |
| 1x | Sewing machine | Brother Innov-is F410 |
| 1x | Embroidery machine | Brother Innov-is 880E |
| 1x | vinyl cutter | Brother ScanNCut SDX1250 |
| 2x | 3D pens | 3Dsimo MultiPro |
| 1x | heat press | iXpress Pro |
| tools | Cordless screwdriver, files, Dremel ... | |
| Workstations: | ||
| 2x | PC workstation | PrusaSlicer, CanvasWorkspace |
| 2x | PC workstation | Solidworks, PrusaSlicer, CanvasWorkspace |
Further information about the equipment:
Service & Offer
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who is the offer for?
- For Fachhochschule Dortmund students on all working days.
- The FabLab is open to private individuals on "open evenings"
What will it cost me to use it?
- Use of the machines is free of charge.
- Materials such as fabrics, foils or similar can be purchased for a small surcharge or brought along.
- Filament is provided for a small surcharge.
How do I register?
- A course(Opens in a new tab) has been set up in Ilias for students and employees of Fachhochschule Dortmund where you can book timeslots for the machines, view information about the machines and ask questions.
What do I need if I want to 3D print something?
Steps of 3D printing:
- Idea
- Design (example program: Solidworks, Fusion 360)
- Saving as "stl.file"
- Slicing (program recommendation: PrusaSlicer)
- Start printing with the desired filament
The steps can be prepared from home or in the FabLab@FHDO
can take place. For printing, it is helpful to book a timeslot in Ilias, as the devices are very popular.
are very popular.
If I have a specific request, where can I find a contact person?
- It is always possible to contact the employees during opening hours.
- There is also a consultation hour: Wednesdays 9 - 10 a.m.,B314 or via MS-Teams,(Link: https://fh.do/foadian)
Where can I find room B003?
Contact
Questions?
If you have any questions, requests or other concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Drop by the FabLab@FHDO (B003) during opening hours or take advantage of our consultation hours:
Wednesdays 9 - 10 am
B314 or via MS-Teams
Link: https://fh.do/foadian
For further concerns please write an e-mailfablabfh-dortmundde
Team FabLab@FHDO
- Matthias Post (FB Mechanical Engineering)
- Maya Gawel (Department of Design)
- Joost van Nek (Department of Electrical Engineering)
- Mithil Palan (Department of Mechanical Engineering)
- Nick Wieczorek (Department of Mechanical Engineering)
- Marie Gowert (Department of Design)
- Dalya Barzingi (Department of Design)