Schaub Makerspace
Located in the Bergami Center for Science Technology and innovation, the Schaub Makerspace offers the University of New Haven community access to cutting edge digital fabrication equipment including 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, vinyl cutters and embroidery machines. The Schaub Makerspace is designed with collaboration in mind giving students, faculty and clubs the opportunity to bring ideas to life. The whole University of New Haven community is welcome so please stop by and introduce yourself.
The Schaub Makerspace is designed to create a space where students, faculty and staff can come to teach, design projects and engage in experimental learning. The makerspace contains several working spaces: a collaborative classroom, a studio workspace, a team huddle room, a wood shop, a metal shop, a laser shop, a spray booth area, and multiple storage areas.
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Collaborative Classroom
The classroom is fully equipped with a high-resolution projector, mobile whiteboards and raised stadium style seating for 40 students. Conveniently located directly outside the makerspace studio, this space can be reserved for classes or clubs to host events, speeches and classes.
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Studio Workspace
The studio workspace is designed to be a flexible workspace for classes, clubs and individuals to come use our rapid prototyping tools including our: 3D printers, vinyl cutters, sewing machines, embroidery machines, soldering materials, vacuum former and crafting supplies.
3D Printers
- Stratasys F170
- Dimension sst 100es
- 2 Ultimaker S5’s
- 5 MakerBot Replicators
- 4 MakerBot sketch's
Vinyl Cutters
- Roland Camm-1 GS-24
- Cricut Explore Air 2
- Cricut Maker
Heat Press
- Industrial Heat press machine CH1702
Sewing Machines
- Juki DDL-8700 sewing
- Brother heavy duty sewing machine
- Singer Heavy duty sewing machine
Vacuum Former
- Formech 450DT
Miscellaneous
- Soldering equipment, hot glue guns, exacto knives, paint, 3d pens, markers.
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Huddle Room
Designed to host 6 people and equipped with a monitor and whiteboard. The Huddle Room is ideal for small group discussions, brainstorming and presentations.
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Laser Cutting Shop
The Laser Cutting Shop contains our laser cutters and desktop computers with adobe illustrator available to design and print directly to the machines.
Laser Cutters
- Epilog Pro, 60 watts, 32" x 22" x 8"
- Epilog Fusion edge, 50 watts, 24" x 12" x 4"
- Epilog Mini, 40 watts, 18" x 12" x 4"
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The Wood Shop
The wood shop contains standard woodworking equipment including a miter saw, band saw, jig saws and hand tools. We also have three CNC machines for both large and small projects. Tools must be used with staff member present.
CNC Machines
- Shop bot 4' x 8' CNC machine with indexer
- Inventables Carvey 11.5" x 8"
- Othermill Desktop PCB mill
Saws
- Panel saw
- Dewalt sliding compound miter saw
- General international 14” Bandsaw
- 2 Excalibur Scroll Saws
General Tools
- Jet Belt Sander/ Disc grinder
- Powermatic 1hp drill press
- Hand chisels
- Clamps
- Hammers
- Drills
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Metal Shop
The metal shop contains basic metal working tools like a drill press and hand break in addition to our waterjet for cutting out a range of metals.
Water Jet
- Protomax water jet 12" x 12"
Metal-Working Tools
- Jet Hand Break
- Jet 17" Drill press
- Grizzly benchtop sandblast cabinet
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Spray Booth and Large Format Printing Area
The large format printing area contains both our printers and a spray booth for painting and varnishing. We also store usable scrap supplies for the wood shop, vinyl cutter, and miscellaneous materials for student use.
Printers
- HP DesignJet T830
- HP DesignJet z6dr V-Trimmer
Spray Booth
- Paaschs Type FABSF-5-T3
Staff & TA's
Meet the staff and teaching assistants of the Schaub Makerspace.
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Who can use the Makerspace?
Undergraduates, graduate students and faculty from the University are all welcome during our open hours.
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I don't know anything about using tools or design, can I come to learn?
Yes! Our friendly staff can walk you through using the resources available in the makerspace so you can become an expert as well.
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When are we open?
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
If you request time outside our regular hours, we may accommodate you as needed. Send us an email at make@newhaven.edu.
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Can I reserve the Makerspace rooms?
Faculty and clubs can reserve the space for classes and events. Please email make@newhaven.edu to schedule with at least one week's notice.
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Can I use the makerspace as a place to study?
The makerspace is designed to be used for people working on projects not for general studying. In the makerspace, reservations take priority for using the space so you may be asked to leave if a class or club is incoming.
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When do I need to wear closed toed shoes, safety glasses or other personal protective equipment (PPE)?
Closed toe shoes are required at all times in the makerspace. Eye and hearing protection are required anytime you are cutting materials, hammering, using tools or are in proximity to areas which require PPE (ex. In the wood shop).
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Can I eat in the makerspace?
No, the makerspace is not a food safe area. We are located between a convenient student gathering area and an outdoor patio which are both safe to eat in.
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Does the makerspace provide materials for my class projects or personal projects?
The makerspace provides limited materials used for training on tools. Classes will provide their own relevant materials and individuals are welcome to bring their own material to use in the space. No tools are allowed to leave the makerspace.
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Can I store my projects in the Makerspace?
We have 50 code protected lockers, 25 open cubbies and a storage room for larger projects. All storage is only for active projects and will be cleaned out after the semester ends without warning.