The Makers Lab is closed until further notice due to COVID-19. We offer 3D printing support via curbside pickup for projects pertaining to UCSF teaching, learning, and research. Read more about the 3D printing curbside service. The Makers Lab continues to offer pop-ups and consultations via Zoom.
From 3D printing to textile crafting, the Makers Lab provides the UCSF community with hands-on access to tools and environments that foster interdisciplinary collaboration and discovery. We invite educators, tinkerers, and inventors to unleash their natural creativity. Attend an event, reserve equipment, and start turning your idea into reality today!
Reserve equipment for your next idea
To learn more about the Makers Lab, getting started with 3D printing, and equipment specs and resources, visit the Help Center.
Innovate. De-stress.
The Makers Lab is a creative outlet for the UCSF community to explore new technologies, receive training and support, prevent burnout, and minimize stress. This helps to spark new solutions for both new and old challenges found in the health sciences through interprofessional collaboration.
Keep up with the maker movement at UCSF
Attend a pop-up to expand your skills, learn how to operate equipment, and connect with the UCSF community. Be prepared for hands-on activities, demos, best practices, and a lot of fun. Can’t make it to a scheduled pop-up? On-demand recordings are available. If you have an idea for a pop-up you would like to lead or suggest, contact the Makers Lab.
Get inspired by reading published work from the Makers Lab. Please acknowledge the Makers Lab and Makers Lab staff in publications and contact us when your Makers Lab supported work is published.
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The Makers Manifesto
Break the ice
Introduce yourself to other makers in the space. You never know who you'll meet and what you'll learn.
Care and share
Respect the space and each other. Refrain from eating in the lab and clean up after yourself. Report broken equipment or tools.
Fail (at least a little)
We’re here to create and experiment. Ask questions if you’re not sure how something works and take your time.
Boldly go where no one has gone before
Be innovative. Respect copyright, patent, and trademark law and refrain from making dangerous or illegal items.
3D Printing for Research and Education
Make things happen
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Have a question? Need a tip? You can find a host a helpful articles in our Help Center. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, we’re happy to help. Contact us.
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530 Parnassus Avenue, room 345
Monday–Friday, from 10am–6pm