Prototyping Lab
Make it Here!
With a Prototyping Lab subscription you have access to all that our prototyping lab offers including the Stratasys F170 3D Printer, a solvent tank for dissolving support material, the Glowforge Pro Laser Cutter and a Shopbot 18 x 24 carving machine. For finishing your prototypes the lab also includes a drill press, a buffing station, a cutting station, Dremel and assorted hand tools.
Prototyping Lab subscriptions are $37.50 a month for 24/7/365 day access to the Lab and the Coworking Space.
If applicable, a materials fee is assessed at the end of every project.
Check out our Training Calendar for upcoming classes.
Who’s working in the Prototyping Lab?
Dawn Lombard, Glass and Metal Artist/Jewelry Designer and entrepreneur works at the Stourbridge Project Prototyping Lab.
Reserve space at the Prototyping Lab
The Stratasys F170 3D Printer
The F170works with a range of materials and includes advanced features like Fast Draft mode for truly rapid prototyping, and soluble support to prevent design compromise and hands-on removal. All designed to shorten your product development cycle and keep you ahead of the competition. The F170 supports a range of capabilities and provides a solution for every stage of your work cycle, from prototypes to manufacturing floor solutions.
Non-stop printing – spend less time troubleshooting and more time getting results.
Fast and easy material swaps –maximize your team’s productivity.
Reliable results – high levels of accuracy and repeatability, with engineering grade materials.
Streamlined workflow – Go directly from CAD file formats to 3D print with GrabCAD Print software.
The Glowforge Pro
Laser Cutter
The most powerful and capable Glowforge machine. Cuts up to 20% faster with upgraded optics, cooling and laser power. Easy and powerful interface will have you printing in minutes. Web interface works on Mac, PC, Linux and many mobile devices (internet required). Compatible with JPG, PNG, SVG, PDF, and other file formats. Drag-and-drop layout with live camera preview to position designs on the material. Design your own creations, automatically scan drawings and print without design software or choose from a catalog of premium, customizable, ready-to-print designs. All software is web based and there is a Windows laptop available in the Lab for Glowforge machine operation.
To use the Glowforge machine you must demonstrate proficiency through a verbal assessment from our resident expert or by taking one of our Glowforge classes. Classes are are held regularly throughout the year for those who need to learn how to use the machine.
The ShopBot Desktop
Carving Machine
Is a digital fabrication powerhouse. In addition to impressive woodworking capabilities, the ShopBot delivers engraving level precision and the power and rigidity to machine parts from wood, plastic, aluminum, and other materials. The ShopBot can perform a wide range of workbench, prototyping and production projects. And it is an agile platform can support your growing digital fabrication interests and needs.