Makerspace

The rapid prototyping shop in the Moody Makerspace area. Photo: Nash Baker

The Makerspace is an interdisciplinary lab designed to support current Rice University students, faculty, and staff. It enriches curricular innovation by providing professional level equipment and workspace for creative projects. With over 5,000 square feet, the Makerspace includes a wood shop, metal shop, paint booth, rapid prototyping areas, and a student classroom. If you are a current Rice University student, faculty, or staff and would like more information, please contact Robert Purvis, Makerspace Director.

Wood Shop

Shopbot 4x8 ft. CNC Router with vacuum table and automatic tool changer
Laguna 18” Band Saw
Milwaukee Panel Saw
Sawstop Professional Table Saw
Jessem Manual Router Table
Jet 12” Jointer/Planer
Dewalt Sliding Bevel Miter Saw
Dewalt Scroll Saw
Powermatic Standing Drill Press
Sjoberg Woodworking Benches
Additionally, there is a large collection of power and traditional hand tools

Metal Shop

Buildpro 78” Welding Table
Miller MIG Welder
Miller TIG Welder
Miller Handheld Plasma Cutter
Jet Horizontal Band Saw
Jet Vertical Band Saw
Jet Drill Press
Tormach PCNC 1100 CNC Milling Machine
Baileigh Shear/Press Brake/Slip Roll

Rapid Prototype and Paint Booth

Roland Desktop Mill
Electronics Bench
Formech Vacuum Former
FDM and SLA 3D Printers
Trotec 39”x24” Laser Cutter
Roland 48” Vinyl Cutter
General Workspace
Spray Booth Room

Makerspace Workshops

In addition to attending weekly clinics and monthly Makerspace meetups, the Rice Community is able to sign up for any Makerspace workshop, free of charge.

To sign up for weekly clinics and the monthly meet up please email Rob Purvis, rpurvis@rice.edu.

Read the latest Makerspace Newsletter.

Plan to attend a Fall 2023 Makerspace Meetup from 6:30 - 8:30 pm on September 14; October 12; November 9; and December 14

Fall 2023 Makerspace Workshops are Here!

General workshop descriptions can be found here. Please note these workshops are for Rice students (undergrad and graduate).

September 1, 11 am - 1 pm: 3D Printing

September 7, 4 - 6 pm: 3D Printing

September 14, 11 am - 1 pm: Laser Cutting

September 22, 2 - 4 pm: Laser Cutting

September 27, 2 - 4 pm: 3D Printing

October 5, 2 - 4 pm: 3D Printing

October 10 2 - 4 pm: Laser Cutting

October 19, 2 - 4 pm: Laser Cutting

October 24 2 - 4 pm: 3D Printing

November 7, 2 - 4 pm: 3D Printing

November 16, 2 - 4 pm: 3D Printing

Wood Shop

Metal Shop

Rapid Prototype and Paint Booth

Makerspace Workshops

Fall 2023 Makerspace Workshops are Here!

Moody Center for the Arts

Hours

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