The Syracuse University ITS MakerSpace offers a wide range of machines including 3D printers, embroidery machines, laser engravers, vinyl cutters, milling and more. Check out our list of machines, tools and resources below. Equipment is available for use during our open hours. If you have questions regarding the equipment or if you’d like to schedule a tour to learn more, please fill out a contact form.
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3D Printing
Guidelines
STL File Required: To 3D print using any of the following 3D printers, your design must be in a .STL file format.
Software & Resources: A simple 3D modeling resource is Tinkercad.com. If you’re looking for pre-designed 3D prints, search Thingiverse.com.
Quota/Limitations: Use of the free filament provided in the MakerSpace is limited to 150 grams per print or 200 grams per week. If print weight exceeds these amounts, you must provide your own filament. When supplying filament, please ensure to note the filament diameter size based on the equipment. Filament can be purchased at the Syracuse University Campus Store. Note, manufacturing products for commercial use is prohibited and multiple copies must be approved by a team member.
3D Pens: MYNT3D
- Quantity: 2
- Compatible Filament Materials:
- PLA – Polylactic Acid
- ABS – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
- Filament Diameter: 1.75 mm
Anet A8
- Quantity: 10
- Compatible Filament Materials:
- PLA – Polylactic Acid
- ABS – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
- Nylon
- Flexible
- Filament Diameter: 1.75 mm
- Number of Extruders: 1 – Single
- Build volume:
- Millimeters: 220mm L x 220mm W x 230 mm H
Anycubic Photon Mono SE
- Quantity: 1
- Compatible Filament Materials:
- Resin
- Number of Extruders: 1 – Single
- Build volume:
- Millimeters: 130 mm L x 78 mm W x 160 mm H
Dremel 3D40
- Quantity: 2
- Compatible Filament Materials:
- PLA – Polylactic Acid
- ABS – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
- Nylon
- Filament Diameter: 1.75 mm
- Number of Extruders: 1 – Single
- Build volume:
- Millimeters: 250 mm L x 160 mm W x 160 MM H
Dremel 3D45
- Quantity: 2
- Compatible Filament Materials:
- PLA – Polylactic Acid
- ABS – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
- Nylon
- Filament Diameter: 1.75 mm
- Number of Extruders: 1 – Single
- Build volume:
- Millimeters: 250 mm L x 160 mm W x 160 MM H
Frankie Custom – Fusion MakerGear & Alunar
- Quantity: 2
- Compatible Filament Materials:
- PLA – Polylactic Acid
- ABS – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
- Nylon
- Filament Diameter: 1.75 mm
- Number of Extruders: 1 – Single
- Build volume:
- Millimeters: 254 mm L x 254 mm W x 254 MM H
MakerBot Replicator 2
- Quantity: 1
- Compatible Filament Materials:
- PLA – Polylactic Acid
- ABS – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
- Filament Diameter: 1.75 mm
- Number of Extruders: 1 – Single
- Build volume:
- Inches: 11.22 in. L x 6.02 in. W x 6.1 in. H
MakerBot Replicator 2X
- Quantity: 1
- Compatible Filament Materials:
- PLA – Polylactic Acid
- ABS – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
- Filament Diameter: 1.75 mm
- Number of Extruders: 2 – Dual
- Build volume:
- Inches: 9.7 in. L x 6.0 in. W x 6.1 in. H
MakerGear M2
- Quantity: 2
- Compatible Filament Materials:
- PLA – Polylactic Acid
- ABS – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
- Nylon
- Flexible
- Filament Diameter: 1.75 mm
- Number of Extruders: 1 – Single
- Build volume:
- Inches: 10 in. L x 8 in. W x 8 in. H
- Millimeters: 250 mm L x 200 mm W x 200 mm H
re:3D Gigabot 2
- Quantity: 1
- Compatible Filament Materials:
- PLA – Polylactic Acid
- ABS – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
- Nylon
- Flexible
- Filament Diameter: 2.85 mm
- Number of Extruders: 1 – Single
- Build volume:
- Inches.: 23.2 in. L x 23.6 in. W x 23.6 in. H
- Millimeters: 590 mm L x 600 mm W x 600 mm H
re:3D Gigabot 3+
- Quantity: 1
- Compatible Filament Materials:
- PLA – Polylactic Acid
- ABS – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
- Nylon
- Flexible
- Filament Diameter: 2.85 mm
- Number of Extruders: 2 – Dual
- Build volume:
- Inches.: 23.2 in. L x 23.6 in. W x 23.6 in. H
- Millimeters: 590mm L x 600mm W x 600mm H
Stratasys Mojo
- Quantity: 1
- Compatible Filament Materials:
- ABS – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
- Filament Diameter: 1.75 mm
- Number of Extruders: 1 – Single
- Build volume:
- Millimeters: 127 mm L x 127 mm W x 127 mm H
Laser Engraving
Equipment Guidelines
File Type: Image file (.PNG, .JPG, etc.) modified using Adobe Illustrator
Quota/Limitations: User must supply item/materials to laser engrave/cut. Manufacturing products for commercial use is prohibited and multiple copies must be approved by a team member. A team member must be present when using.
Restrictions: Plastics and acrylics are not permitted.
Epilog Laser Fusion M2 32
- Quantity: 1
- Dimensions:
- Inches: 32 in. L x 20 in. W
- Millimeters: 812 mm x 508 mm
- Cut Depth: 1/4 inch.
- Options: Linear or Rotary
- Compatible Materials:
- Glass
- Wood
- Anodized aluminum
- Anodized stainless steel
- Paper
- Cardboard
- MDF/mat board
Epilog Mini 24 Laser Engraver
- Quantity: 1
- Dimensions:
- Inches: 24 in. L x 12 in. W
- Millimeters: 610 mm x 305 mm
- Cut Depth: 1/4 inch.
- Options: Linear or Rotary
- Compatible Materials:
- Glass
- Wood
- Anodized aluminum
- Anodized stainless steel
- Paper
- Cardboard
- MDF/mat board
Embroidery and Sewing
Embroidery and Sewing Guidelines
File Type: For embroidery, file must be digitized in-person using Melco DesignShop software. See a team member for assistance.
Quota/Limitations: You must supply textile (apparel, fabric, cap, etc.) for embroidery and sewing projects. Manufacturing products for commercial use is prohibited and multiple copies must be approved by a team member. Colored thread must be supplied for sewing machine. Limited color selection of thread for embroidery available. A team member must be present when using the embroidery and sewing machines.
Melco XTS 16-Needle Embroidery Machine
- Quantity: 1
- Number of Colors: 16
- Hoop Sizes:
- 12 cm round
- 15 cm round
- 18 cm round
- 22 cm round
- 30 x 36 cm rectangular
- 30 x 44 cm rectangular
- 43 x 43 cm rectangular
- Wide-angle cap frame
- Fast clamp
- Files accepted: Image file (.JPG, .PNG, etc.) must be digitized in-person using Melco DesignShop software
Brother SE 400 Sewing and Mini-Embroidery Machine
- Quantity: 1
- Sewing Features:
- 67 stitches
- 98 stitch functions
- Smooth fabric feeding
- Automatic bobbin winder
- Quick-change presser feet
- 4 in. x 4 in. embroider area
Vinyl Cut & Vinyl Print-and-Cut
Vinyl Equipment Guidelines
File Type: .PNG or .JPG will need to be edited using appropriate software. Roland Vinyl Cutter GX-24 uses CutStudio. See a team member for assistance.
Quota/Limitations: You must supply textile (apparel, fabric, cap, etc.) for projects. Manufacturing products for commercial use is prohibited and multiple copies must be approved by a team member. Limited selection of vinyl available. A team member must be present when using this equipment.
Roland Vinyl Cutter
- Quantity: 1
- Dimensions:
- Min. Width: 2″
- Max. Width: 24″
- Material (cuts, only):
- Vinyl
- Adhesive vinyl (stickers)
- Heat-transfer vinyl (apparel)
- Files accepted: Image file (.PNG, .JPG, etc.) modified using Roland CutStudio; Note: black and white raster/vector files work best
VersaStudio BN-20 Vinyl Printer/Cutter
- Quantity: 1
- Dimensions:
- Min. Width: 1″
- Max Width: 20″
- Material (prints with ink and cuts):
- Vinyl
- Adhesive vinyl (stickers)
- Heat-transfer vinyl (apparel)
- Smooth fabric feeding
- Files accepted: Image file (.PNG, .JPG, etc.) modified using Roland R-Works
Dye-Sublimation and Direct-to-Garment Printing
Guidelines
Quota/Limitations: You must supply textile (apparel, fabric, cap, etc.) for textile projects. Manufacturing products for commercial use is prohibited and multiple copies must be approved by a team member. A team member must be present when using the following equipment. Large prints are limited to one item per person per week.
Sawgrass SG 400 Dye-Sublimation
- Quantity: 1
- Dimensions: Max. 8.5 inch. W x 14 inch. L
- Material Requirements:
- Fabric must be white or light-colored and polyester
- Mugs must be a ceramic sublimation mug (available in-store at Michael’s or various online retailers)
- Other items (i.e. plaques, coasters, key-chains, etc.) must be made for sublimation and have a polymer coating
Epson F2100 Direct-to-Garment Printer
- Quantity: 1
- Dimensions: Max. 12 inch. W x 24 inch. L
- Material Requirements:
- Cotton fabrics (any color) work best
Ricoh Ri100 Direct-to-Garment Printer
- Quantity: 1
- Dimensions:
- Inches: Max. 8.03 inch. L x 5.59 inch. W
- Millimeters: Max. 204 mm L x 142 mm W
- Material Requirements:
- White or light-colored cotton fabrics (50-100%)
Milling and Machining
Guidelines
Quota/Limitations: You must supply item. Manufacturing products for commercial use is prohibited and multiple copies must be approved by a team member. A team member must be present when using.
Techno CNC Lathe
- Quantity: 1
- Dimensions:
- Carriage travel (z-axis): 15 in.
- Cross slide travel (x-axis): 4 in.
- Compatible Materials:
- Wood
- Metal
Techno CNC Router
- Quantity: 1
- Dimensions
- Machine Bed Size: 30 in. W x 56 in. L
- Compatible Materials:
- Wood
- Metal
- Carving Foam
Tormach PCNC 1100 4-Axis Mill
- Quantity: 1
- Dimensions:
- Table Size: 34 in. L x 9.5 in. W
- Spindle Nose to Table: 17 in. max.
- Compatible Materials:
- Wood
- Metal
- Carving Foam
Soldering, Electronics and Other Tools
Tool Guidelines
Usage Requirements: Manufacturing products for commercial use is prohibited and multiple copies must be approved by a team member. Tools must be used in the MakerSpace in the presence of a team member.
Available Tools
- Soldering station
- Hot glue guns
- Electronics equipment
- Hand tools (screwdriver, pliers, hammers, etc.)
Software
Software Guidelines
Software can be accessed by signing into the row of computers on the back wall.
Available Software
- Adobe Suite
- Solidworks
- Fusion 360
- Inventor
- Simplify3D