The Makerspace @ DeLaMare Library
Encouraging creativity and critical problem solving in all their unique iterations
Create with us
The Makerspace offers a wide range of equipment and services to help users develop new skills and make new things. We are a supportive community where all backgrounds and skill levels are welcome! The space is available for classroom instruction and assignments, research fabrication needs, and personal projects. Call us to learn more.
Maker Wranglers
Our expert student Maker Wranglers offer free consultations during which you can learn how to 3D model, get help on a current project, or learn how to use any of the making equipment we offer in the library, including 3D scanning and laser cutting. They support 3D modeling programs Solidworks and OnShape, as well as all equipment in the makerspace.
- Please remember to also reserve any additional equipment that you want to work with during your Maker Wrangler appointment.
Print and scan in three dimensions!
3D printing
The DeLaMare Library Makerspace offers access to three different 3D printers. They include a Sintratec and a LulzBot Taz 5. Build size, layer thickness, filament materials available and their costs, and file formats accepted all vary per machine. Please visit or contact the makerspace directly at 775-682-7385 for more information.
3D scanning
The Makerspace provides access to both an Artec Spider and Artec Leo 3D scanner.
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The Artec Leo is great for capturing larger items and contains a display on the scanner, negating the need to be tethered to a computer. It provides up to 0.5mm resolution and 0.1mm 3D point accuracy. It also provides our finest level of textural resolution.
- The Artec Spider is perfect for capturing small objects with complex geometry, sharp edges and thin ribs, such as molding parts, PCBs, or fossils. It provides up to 0.1mm resolution and 0.05mm 3D point accuracy.
Laser and vinyl cutting
- Epilog Helix: This 75-watt CO2 laser cutter has a 24” x 18” bed size and user-controlled resolution ranging from 75 to 1200 dpi. It can accommodate materials up to 8.5” tall.
- Dremel Digilab LC40: This 40-watt CO2 laser cutter has an 18” x 12” bed size and resolution up to 1000 dpi. It can only accommodate materials up to 1.25” tall.
- Materials approved for laser cutting
- Wood
- Paper/Cardboard/Paper Stock
- Acrylic (No Polycarbonates)
- Cloth
- Glass (Engrave Only)
- Anodized Aluminum (Engrave Only)
- Any other materials must be approved by the Makerspace Manager.
- Please note the Makerspace does not sell or provide materials for the laser cutter, and these must be brought in by the user.
- Materials approved for laser cutting
- US Cutter SC Vinyl Cutter: The Makerspace sells a variety of colors of tradition vinyl in 24” widths and heat transfer vinyl in 20” widths.
Other making resources
Sound recording room
Located on the second floor of the DeLaMare Library, the audio recording room features an isolation booth with two microphones and professional software for recording and editing audio. Online reservations are strongly recommended to ensure availability.
Hand tools, soldering and sewing
Access to a variety of hand tools, soldering tools, and a sewing machine. While the Makerspace may offer a limited amount of consumable materials such as nails, solder, or thread, users are encouraged to bring in all supplies.
Lendable technology
VR equipment, maker supplies, audio equipment, and other items can be checked out on a short-term basis at a variety of campus locations. There is no cost to check out equipment for students, faculty and staff with valid University IDs.
Milling and routing
The Makerspace provides access to an LPKF Protomat S40 PCB milling machine, a ShopBot Desktop MAX ATC CNC mill, and a Shaper Origin router. Please note the Makerspace does not sell or provide material for milling or routing, and it must be brought in by the user.
