THE AHG DIGIFAB (DIGITAL FABRICATION LAB)

The DigiFab offers a variety of 3D printing options, as well as laser cutting. It is managed by the Robotics program, with Henry as SDCT’s ambassador to the space. Training to operate the laser cutter is handled by Henry. These 3D printing services differ from those offered by the ART FabLab. Students provide their own material for printing, and handle the process themselves (with staff support as needed). Once trained, students can get card access to the Digifab to access on their own.

The Digital Fabrication Lab is subject to the training policies of Texas Robotics and the School of Engineering. For questions, contact Nikjun (nikunj.parmar@austin.utexas.edu)

Faculty seeking to utilize the AHG labs as a component of their classes should contact Henry to coordinate training, and to discuss course opportunities.

THE AHG ANAFAB (ANALOG FABRICATION/
WOODSHOP)

The Wood Shop houses tools to aid in analog fabrication. The main equipment in the lab includes a bandsaw Panel, Saw Miter, Saw Table, Saw Drill, Press Belt and Disc sanders, Spindle Sander Router table, and more.

This combination of shops is tentatively open. Once new technicians can be trained and their hours posted regularly, the AHG AnaFab will have a more robust schedule. The lab is not accessible to anyone outside of open hours, and a shop technician must be present for safety reasons. Students must attend a lab orientation session (generally 1-2 hours), to be scheduled during class times. Henry will hold periodic training sessions for anyone in the building.