The Fabrication Lab serves as a practical laboratory extension of classroom theory. The Lab is equipped for all phases of woodworking, metalworking, and machining, as well as digital fabrication with CNC routing, laser cutting, and 3D printing. The lab is available to all University of Pennsylvania Stuart Weitzman School of Design students and to all students enrolled in ancillary Weitzman courses. All eligible students must complete the mandatory Safety Course in order to utilize any of the Lab's resources.
Safety Course
You must complete the online Lab Safety Course Module before you may enter the Lab and use any of it's resources. Use this link to access the module in Workday. Please contact Fable Maas with any questions concerning this training. Representations of previous experience cannot be accepted in lieu of completion of this safety course.
Shop / Laser Hours
Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 7:00pm
Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday - Sunday: 11:00am - 6:00pm
CNC Milling / 3D Printing Hours
Please review the schedule posted in the Lab for current hours of operation.
Spring 2024
The lab will be open for student work starting on the first day of classes of the Spring 2024 semester, Thursday January 18th, 2024.
The last day that the lab will be open to students for the Spring 2024 semester will be May 14th. The last day to submit CNC / 3D print files will be Thursday May 9th.
Summer 2024
Throughout the Summer of 2024 the Fabrication Lab will be entirely closed due to major construction. Separate arrangements are being made to accommodate the Summer AAD course outside of the Lab. Please contact Fable Maas (Fabrication Lab Manager) at kmaas@upenn.edu and Toren Falck (Digital Fabrication Manager) at falckt@upenn.edu to discuss any concerns.
Contact
Fable Maas
Fabrication Lab Manager
Room 409 Meyerson Hall
kmaas@upenn.edu
Toren Falck
Digital Fabrication Manager
Room 409 Meyerson Hall