Capability index
Equipment catalog
This is the master checklist site administrators use to publish their shop floor. Pick a category to see the machines available and which network sites currently operate them.
FDM 3D Printer
Filament-based desktop 3D printing
12 sites
- CAU SHAIRED Fab Lab · National
- Alabama A&M Fab Lab — Alabama State Hub · State Hub
- Alcorn State Fab Lab — Mississippi State Hub · State Hub
- FAMU Fab Lab — Florida State Hub · State Hub
- Fort Valley State Fab Lab — Georgia State Hub · State Hub
- Prairie View A&M Fab Lab — Texas State Hub · State Hub
- Southern University Fab Lab — Louisiana State Hub · State Hub
- UMES Fab Lab — Maryland State Hub · State Hub
- Virginia State Fab Lab — Virginia State Hub · State Hub
- Madison County Extension Mobile Fab Node ·
- Atlanta Technical College CTE Node ·
- Drew Charter High School Maker Node ·
Resin (SLA) 3D Printer
High-detail photopolymer printing
1 site
Large-Format 3D Printer
Big-build-volume additive system
0 sites
- Not yet published by any site.
3D Scanner
Reverse engineering and part capture
0 sites
- Not yet published by any site.
CO2 Laser Cutter
Cuts and engraves wood, acrylic, textiles
10 sites
- CAU SHAIRED Fab Lab · National
- Alabama A&M Fab Lab — Alabama State Hub · State Hub
- Alcorn State Fab Lab — Mississippi State Hub · State Hub
- FAMU Fab Lab — Florida State Hub · State Hub
- Fort Valley State Fab Lab — Georgia State Hub · State Hub
- Prairie View A&M Fab Lab — Texas State Hub · State Hub
- Southern University Fab Lab — Louisiana State Hub · State Hub
- UMES Fab Lab — Maryland State Hub · State Hub
- Virginia State Fab Lab — Virginia State Hub · State Hub
- Houston Community College Aerospace CTE Node ·
Fiber Laser Marker
Metal marking and engraving
0 sites
- Not yet published by any site.
Vinyl Cutter
Signage, decals, heat-transfer vinyl
12 sites
- CAU SHAIRED Fab Lab · National
- Alabama A&M Fab Lab — Alabama State Hub · State Hub
- Alcorn State Fab Lab — Mississippi State Hub · State Hub
- FAMU Fab Lab — Florida State Hub · State Hub
- Fort Valley State Fab Lab — Georgia State Hub · State Hub
- Prairie View A&M Fab Lab — Texas State Hub · State Hub
- Southern University Fab Lab — Louisiana State Hub · State Hub
- UMES Fab Lab — Maryland State Hub · State Hub
- Virginia State Fab Lab — Virginia State Hub · State Hub
- Madison County Extension Mobile Fab Node ·
- Atlanta Technical College CTE Node ·
- Drew Charter High School Maker Node ·
Desktop CNC Mill
Small-part precision machining
5 sites
CNC Router
Sheet-goods routing and shaping
9 sites
- Alabama A&M Fab Lab — Alabama State Hub · State Hub
- Alcorn State Fab Lab — Mississippi State Hub · State Hub
- FAMU Fab Lab — Florida State Hub · State Hub
- Fort Valley State Fab Lab — Georgia State Hub · State Hub
- Prairie View A&M Fab Lab — Texas State Hub · State Hub
- Southern University Fab Lab — Louisiana State Hub · State Hub
- UMES Fab Lab — Maryland State Hub · State Hub
- Virginia State Fab Lab — Virginia State Hub · State Hub
- Houston Community College Aerospace CTE Node ·
Waterjet Cutter
Cuts metal and composites cold
0 sites
- Not yet published by any site.
Industrial Sewing Machine
Heavy-duty stitching for technical fabrics
9 sites
- CAU SHAIRED Fab Lab · National
- Alabama A&M Fab Lab — Alabama State Hub · State Hub
- Alcorn State Fab Lab — Mississippi State Hub · State Hub
- FAMU Fab Lab — Florida State Hub · State Hub
- Fort Valley State Fab Lab — Georgia State Hub · State Hub
- Prairie View A&M Fab Lab — Texas State Hub · State Hub
- Southern University Fab Lab — Louisiana State Hub · State Hub
- UMES Fab Lab — Maryland State Hub · State Hub
- Virginia State Fab Lab — Virginia State Hub · State Hub
Electronics Bench / Soldering Station
Through-hole and SMD assembly
9 sites
- CAU SHAIRED Fab Lab · National
- Alabama A&M Fab Lab — Alabama State Hub · State Hub
- Alcorn State Fab Lab — Mississippi State Hub · State Hub
- FAMU Fab Lab — Florida State Hub · State Hub
- Fort Valley State Fab Lab — Georgia State Hub · State Hub
- Prairie View A&M Fab Lab — Texas State Hub · State Hub
- Southern University Fab Lab — Louisiana State Hub · State Hub
- UMES Fab Lab — Maryland State Hub · State Hub
- Virginia State Fab Lab — Virginia State Hub · State Hub
PCB Milling Machine
Rapid circuit board prototyping
0 sites
- Not yet published by any site.
Oscilloscope & Test Bench
Signal analysis and validation
0 sites
- Not yet published by any site.
Microcontroller Prototyping Kits
Arduino, Raspberry Pi, embedded dev
0 sites
- Not yet published by any site.
Composite Layup Station
Carbon fiber and fiberglass fabrication
5 sites
Vacuum Former
Thermoforming shells and molds
0 sites
- Not yet published by any site.
Wind Tunnel (Educational)
Aerodynamic testing for instruction
0 sites
- Not yet published by any site.
Drone / UAS Flight Kit
UAS build and flight training
5 sites
CAD Workstations
Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Onshape seats
13 sites
- CAU SHAIRED Fab Lab · National
- Alabama A&M Fab Lab — Alabama State Hub · State Hub
- Alcorn State Fab Lab — Mississippi State Hub · State Hub
- FAMU Fab Lab — Florida State Hub · State Hub
- Fort Valley State Fab Lab — Georgia State Hub · State Hub
- Prairie View A&M Fab Lab — Texas State Hub · State Hub
- Southern University Fab Lab — Louisiana State Hub · State Hub
- UMES Fab Lab — Maryland State Hub · State Hub
- Virginia State Fab Lab — Virginia State Hub · State Hub
- Madison County Extension Mobile Fab Node ·
- Atlanta Technical College CTE Node ·
- Houston Community College Aerospace CTE Node ·
- Drew Charter High School Maker Node ·
VR / XR Design Lab
Immersive design review
0 sites
- Not yet published by any site.
Welding Station
MIG/TIG fabrication
1 site
Woodshop Bench Tools
Saws, sanders, drill press
0 sites
- Not yet published by any site.