Makerspace
A hands-on creative space for students, researchers, and staff to create, explore and build
The Makerspace is a shared workshop where you can design, prototype and bring your ideas to life – whether it’s a research tool, a robot, or a one-off project.
Services
Metals
CNC milling, CNC turning, sheet metalsPlastics
printing, moulding, formingDesign
CAD, and DFM supportElectronics
PCBs, code, integrationEquipment
3d printers
Bandsaws
Electronics
Hand tools
Plastic Moulding
Lathes
Laser cutters
Mills
Pedestal drills
Sanders
Sheet metal tools
Welder
We provide tools, training and technical support for everything from soldering and 3D printing to advanced fabrication.
Opening hours
Tier 1
Sunday
to
Sunday
8am
to
10pm
Tier 2
Monday
to
Friday
9am
to
5pm
*Tier 2 members will gain access to the Tier 2 Makerspace while supervised by a member of staff.
Make a request
Membership
The space runs on a two-tier membership system, giving you flexible access based on the complexity of your project and the equipment you need.
Comparison
Membership level
Room access
3D Printing
Soldering station
Electronics Apparatus
Hand tools
Plastic Forming
Power tools
Sanders
Lathe
Mill
Laser cutters
Sheet metal tooling
Design support
PCB design and fabrication
TIG/MIG welding
Waterjet
Price
Tier 1
Tier 1 only
FDM, SLA, SLS
✓
✓
✓
Vacuum, and pressure forming
✓
Disc sander
Hobby lathe
✖
CO2 (small)
✓
‘Basic’ design support
✓
✖
✖
£500/year
Tier 2
Tier 1 and 2
FDM, SLA, SLS
✓
✓
✓
Vacuum, pressure forming, and injection molding
✓
Belt, and Disc sander
CNC, and manual
CNC, and manual
Metal, and large format CO2
✓
Advanced support
✓
✓
✓
£1200/year
Sign up now.
Sign up currently is available via email to the Makerspace: makerspace@ceb.cam.ac.uk
*It is essential that you inform the team of your status as a member of the department (CEB), member of the university (UoC) or external.
Meet the team
Josh Easy
ManagerScott Dell
Ollie Dennison
Mark Scudder
If you have any questions, reach out to us.
Makerspace tours are conducted during open days, so make sure you join us at the next one.
If you have any Makerspace-specific questions, you can reach us via email at: makerspace@ceb.cam.ac.uk