Working with the UVM FabLab
An incubator for ideas and a place to engage imagination, the UVM FabLab makes rapid-prototyping tools available to UVM students and faculty. We support research, innovation, creativity, and student work backed by coursework and professors.
Before You Submit a Ticket
We strongly encourage you to come in and talk with a technician before submitting. We can review your file, flag any issues, and save you time. If you feel confident your file is ready, go ahead and submit a ticket.
Materials: Contact a FabLab staff member before purchasing any material. Our machines only work with a limited number of materials.
Who We Serve
- Students and faculty in the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
- Studio Art students and faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences
- All other members of the UVM community — email us with a project description to get started
Cost
3D printed parts are not free. The FabLab sponsors coursework, senior design, and some clubs using approved materials. Engineering senior design is billed per ticket. Additional prints require payment via UVM chartstring.
For Faculty
Interested in working with the FabLab for your class? Different guidelines apply to class projects, REU projects, and Senior Design projects.
View Guidelines for Class Projects
If Your Job is Too Large
If your project is too large or time-intensive for the FabLab, consider these alternatives:
- Howe Library
- IMF Labs
- Shapeways
- Generator Makerspace
If there’s a strong reason to print in the FabLab anyway, reach out to us directly.