Duke University offers a diverse range of makerspaces across campus. These spaces support thousands of students through classes, clubs, projects and more
Open to all students, faculty and staff
Open to all students, staff and faculty 24/7 for some equipment and staff hours for specialty equipment
CO-LAB TELCOM
Woodworking, 3D Printing, hand tools, laser cutting, CNC machining, stickers, vinyl cutting
Open to all students, staff and faculty. Keycard access is from 6am to 10pm, everyday of the week. Look at staff hours for specialty equipment use.
THE FOUNDRY
Woodworking, 3D Printing, hand tools, laser cutting, sewing, soldering, entry-level electronics, CNC mill
Open to all students, staff and faculty 24/7 for some equipment and staff hours for specialty equipment
CO-LAB RUBY
3D printing, laser cutting, vinyl cutting, soldering, hand tools, CNC machining
Admission and materials are free to all current Duke students
ARTS ANNEX
Ceramics, screen printing, visual arts, workshops
Open to all students, staff and faculty 24/7 for some equipment and staff hours for specialty equipment
CO-LAB WILSON
3D Printing
Open to specific departments/classes
Open to Pratt students 24/7 for some equipment and staff hours for specialty equipment
ECE DESIGN LABS
Electronics, digital prototyping, soldering
Open to Pratt students for academic purposes. See Student Shop website for hours and how to get access.
STUDENT SHOP
Metalworking and CNC machining
Open to any undergraduate student with a one page proposal with faculty member for $1,000 of free use, hours access varies and all SMIF tool training provided
SHARED MATERIALS INSTRUMENTATION FACILITY (SMIF)
Full clean room fabrication (micro and nano capabilities) and characterization facility including x ray and electron microscope instruments
Open to students of classes located here. Keycard access is from 6am to 10pm, everyday of the week. Look at staff hours for specialty equipment use.
THE POD
Woodworking, 3D Printing, hand tools, laser cutting, sewing, soldering, entry-level electronics
Open to Pratt students during work hours for some equipment, and staff hours for specialty equipment
WILKINSON DESIGN LABS
Light fabrication, digital prototyping and project space
