Fabrication Lab
Introduction
The Fabrication Lab is a shared facility of the Faculty of Science, open to all students and employees of the University of Potsdam. “Learning by Doing” is our maxim. If you have an idea for a project that helps developing your scientific skill set or need something to advance your research, do not hesitate to contact us. First, we will have a look at your project and will give you a consult concerning feasibility. We might forward you to our technical staff, if necessary. If we decide to proceed, we will help you with the planning of your Fabrication Project. We provide equipment and some basic consumables. More advanced materials must be provided by yourself. If this is a problem, we will support you in finding financial resources for your project. Before you can start, you need general safety training and an introduction to every equipment you are going to use. In the summer term, there will be a seminar “Introduction to the Fabrication Lab”.
FabLab Blackboard
Are you looking for helpers, to support your project? You can publish your idea on the blackboard. Just, write a short abstract in German or English, including the Project Name, a Brief Description (max. 155 characters) and your contact details.
Vise versa: If you are looking for a project, have a look at our blackboard and see if you find an exciting project.
User Fees
In the pilot phase, the use is free. We want to have as many people and projects on board as possible. In future, we consider asking for an annual fee for non-student users, to cover expenses for basic consumables and maintenance. If you are an employee of the University, you have to purchase pricey materials for your project.
What equipment do we provide, and Who are WE?
Equipment and Capabilities
Subtractive manufacturing - cutter and engraver
- Trotec Laser Engraver and Cutter Speedy 100
- ProtoMAX water jet cutter
Additive manufacturing -3D printer
- UltiMaker S3 Filament-Printer
- Anycubic Photon D2 DLP-Printer
- Voltera V-ONE PCB Printer (coming soon)
ESD Safe Soldering and Integration
- Weller Soldering Station
- KERN Stereoscope with Camera
- Digital Multimeter
- ESD Safe Tools and some Helping Hands
- Set of Microcontroller (Raspberry Pi and Arduino)
Electronic Characterisation
- Source Measure Unit (SMU)
- Digital oscilloscope
- Laboratory power supply
- Function generator
The Team
The FabLab is run by volunteers and educators. Every equipment group has up to two super-users. They are your point of contact, for the introduction to the equipment, if we are running low on provided consumables or if a problem emerges.
Subtractive Manufacturing - Cutter and Engraver
Additive Manufacturing - 3D Printer
Electronics Workplace - Souldering, Integration and Characterisation
Chair - General Coordination
Funding
The Fabrication Lab was set up as part of the Faculty of Science's performance and target agreements 2023. The funding for the equipment and initial facilities was provided by the University of Potsdam, accordingly.