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Creativity and innovation need spaces for play and iteration. The Eugenio Lopez Jr. Makerspace is Areté’s digital laboratory dedicated to hands-on activities for creative engagement. This open access facility welcomes everyone who wants to pursue, develop, and execute an idea.

See the Makerspace In Action

Description: **The Fifth Noel plaque for performing artists**

Maker: Eugenio Lopez Jr. Makerspace

Machine: Laser System

Material: ⅛” Plywood and 3mm Acrylic

Description: **Surface Treatment of 3D Printed Poly(ε-caprolactone) (PCL) Scaffolds Using an Atmospheric Pressure Plasma Jet System**

Maker: Marina Mendoza (BS Applied Physics with Materials Science and Engineering)

Machine: 3D Printer

Material: Facilan PCL 100

Description: **Spotted Wood Kingfisher**

Maker: Janina Castro (Ateneo Institute of Sustainability)

Machine: Laser System

Material: ⅛” Plywood

Craft Your Ideas With These Machines

Laser Cutting & Engraving

Cut panels and engrave text or images on various materials such as wood, acrylic, and cardboard. Laser cutting or engraving is the process of using a laser to vaporize material.

Supported file types: vector or image files

FDM 3D Printing

Use Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) to create 3D plastic objects for rapid prototypes or highly complex geometries. Output will be in the form of plastics such as PLA, ABS, and TPU.

Supported file types: CAD file (i.e. STL file)

CNC Milling

Create high quality and precise wooden parts with this accurate rotating cutting tool controlled by a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) system. This can also be used for low volume productions.

Supported file types: CAD file (i.e. STL file)

Large Format Printing

Get high quality prints for large graphics and designs for signages, posters, and wall or floor graphics. Available print materials are glossy paper, vinyl, and stickers.

Supported file types: vector or image files