Innovate. Create. Problem-Solve.
With the largest 3-D printing capacity of any nonprofit in the state of Wisconsin, Concordia’s new Makerspace Lab is more than equipped to help your greatest innovations take shape. The Makerspace fosters creativity and entrepreneurship while aiding learning outcomes for students across all disciplines. Located on the first floor of the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise Center, the space supports students and community members alike by providing the real estate, resources, and instructional support for students to flex their problem-solving skills, create practical applications, or build simply for the fun of it.
Life saving applications
The Makerspace team started out by printing small but practical items such as cell phone cases, antique sewing machine bobbins, and coat hangers. Then, with the COVID-19 outbreak, they quickly rose to life-saving applications.
Concordia community mask project
In mid-March 2020, Concordia began an effort to 3-D print N95-modeled masks to be delivered to area professionals who are combating the novel coronavirus. Concordia teamed up with UWM’s Prototyping Center to come up with a design and worked with area medical experts on the front lines to receive direct feedback on modifying the prototype.
A team effort
As part of the Community Mask Project, Concordia recruited citizens, schools, and businesses throughout the state to register their 3-D printers and to contribute to the printing effort under the guidance and support of Concordia and its cohort.
Nearly 130 Wisconsin residents and just under 40 out-of-state makers registered their printers.
Inspiration in action
Get started
The process of creating something is relatively simple. Once you have an idea, the first step is to create a 3-D model using computer-aided design (CAD) software. The model is then formatted for printing using additional software that’s readily available in the space. Depending on the size and material, the printing could take minutes or days to complete. The space is staffed by computer science students and faculty to assist creators at every step.
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