A² Fab Lab

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Art and Architecture Fabrication Laboratory

The Art and Architecture Fabrication Laboratory (A² Fab Lab) is a collaboration between the College of Design, Construction and Planning (School of Architecture) and the College of Fine Arts (School of Art + Art History), funded through the Director of Research. The fab lab currently houses four primary technologies: laser cutters, 3D printers, a CNC mill, and a 3D scanner. These tools provide different ways of bridging the physical and digital realms, and they open up some very exciting opportunities for students and faculty to explore new ways of thinking and making.

Each of our technologies carry specific strengths, limitations and procedures. The laser cutters are relatively quick and easy to learn, and can be used directly by students and faculty. Due to the complexity of operations and the need to avoid costly mistakes, the 3D printers and CNC mill are operated by our staff via a job submission system. The 3D scanner can be used directly by students and faculty, but we recommend using it in-house.

The lab is open for use by juniors, seniors, and grad students from both colleges. Faculty research may also be conducted in the lab. Orientation is required for all users each semester. Faculty interested in developing coursework around any of the equipment or the entire lab should consult with the lab coordinators well in advance to ensure proper schedule management.

ARCH 307 (northwest corner of the architecture building's third floor)

During Spring 2012, a graduate assistant is available in the lab:
Monday 10 am to 2 pm (Kenny) & 2 pm to 4:00 pm (Mat)
Tuesday 11:30 am to 3 pm (Mat) & 3 pm to 6 pm (Kenny)
Wednesday 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm (Mat)
Thursday 11:30 am to 3 pm (Mat) & 3 pm to 6 pm (Kenny)
Friday 12 pm to 3 pm (Kenny)
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Current Graduate Assistants
School of Architecture: Tim Beecken - fablabtim@gmail.com
School of Art + Art History: Samuel Lopez - fablabsam@gmail.com

Faculty
School of Architecture: Mark McGlothlin - mmcgloth@ufl.edu
School of Art + Art History: Dr. Jack Stenner - stenner@ufl.edu
School of Architecture: Lee-Su Huang - leehuang@ufl.edu

Previous Graduate Assistants
School of Architecture: Mat Chandler - mpc411@ufl.edu (2010 - 2012)
School of Art + Art History: Kenny Wilson - kennyboy@ufl.edu (2010 - 2012)

Working in the A² Fab Lab requires payment of an access fee each semester (currently $100). Payment of this flat fee permits use of the equipment, limited only by scheduling policies. Materials for laser cutting and CNC projects must be supplied by the user. Each use of 3D printing equipment incurs an additional fee for materials, based upon the volume of the job. You must approve cost estimates in writing before any rapid prototyping or fabrication may begin. All charges will be made to your ISIS account.

Orientation meetings
Laser cutting
3D printing
CNC milling
3D scanning
Machine Specifications

How to use the laser cutters & list of materials
Exporting from Maya for 3D printing on the Zprint rapid prototyper
3D scanner basics

Instructor:
Previous Instructor: Jacob Kubisz- jckubisz@ufl.edu
Fall 2011 course site
Spring 2011 course site
Summer B 2010 laser project gallery
Spring 2010 laser project gallery