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The Machines

I always hesitate to write about the machines in a fab lab because it’s the wrong focus. Wrong focus, got that? As time goes on, it’s not the exact machine - make and model as it were - that matters but what processes and capabilities they enable that are the point. Maybe someday when I have more time and are more philosophical I will rearrange these by capability. For now — a tour of the major machines that comprise a fab lab. An exhaustive list of everything can be found at the Inventory page at Fab Central.

CNC Embroidery Machine

CNC Embroidery Machine

4' x 4' CNC Plasma Cutter

4' x 4' CNC Plasma Cutter

4' x 8' CNC Router

4' x 8' CNC Router

CNC Knife / Plotter

CNC Knife / Plotter

3 Axis Mini-Mill

3 Axis Mini-Mill

Laser Cutter

Laser Cutter

Electronics Instrumentation (oscilloscope, power supply, frequency generator, and more)

Electronics Instrumentation (oscilloscope, power supply, frequency generator, and more)

H.264 Video Conference System

H.264 Video Conference System