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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.

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

Desktop Thermoforming Machine

Achieve detailed and durable plastic parts, packaging, or molds with this vacuum forming machine. Using heat and vacuum pressure, it shapes plastic sheets into precise molds, ideal for prototypes and low-volume production runs.

Officially supported materials: High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS), VFlex, Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol-Modified (PETG) (Feasible materials: Styrene, Acrylic or Plexiglas, PVC, ABS, Polyethylene, vinyl)

Workshops

The Wednesday Project: Highlights

Date

June 5, 2024

Venue

Eugenio Lopez Jr Makerspace

Description

Let's highlight the love and bond between parents and children as we celebrate Global Parents' Day. Join The Wednesday Project's "Highlights", a unique and creative Acrylic Lamp Making Workshop! ⁣

Craft your customized lamps with designs and messages of your choosing! No design software experience needed. You may also take home your final creation as a keepsake. ⁣

Ludocracy: The Art and Science of Board Game Design

Date

July 8-12, 2024

Venue

Eugenio Lopez Jr Makerspace

Description

The Eugenio Lopez Jr. Makerspace in collaboration with the Ateneo Laboratory for the Learning Sciences (ALLS) is excited to host “Ludocracy: The Art and Science of Board Game Design” - its first creative camp for young innovators that will equip them with the knowledge and skills needed to craft their own original board games.

This creative camp will encourage imaginative thinking, enhance problem-solving skills, and foster a fun and educational environment alongside like-minded peers.

Wednesday Project

Date

January to December 2023

Venue

Online Viewing

Description

The Wednesday Project series is a new initiative that promotes Areté’s focus themes, associated programs, and creative projects. A way to unwind from the weekday grind, The Wednesday Project intends to provide a mid-week respite from routine.


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As the creativity and innovation hub of the Ateneo de Manila University, Areté provides the space and freedom for groups from different fields and persuasions to create, collaborate on, and share knowledge, skills, and practices.

Vinyl Cutter 101: Chinese Paper Lantern Workshop

Date

January 18, 2023

Venue

Eugenio Lopez Jr Makerspace, 3F George SK Ty Learning Innovation Wing

Description

Vinyl Cutter 101 covered the basics on the processes of vinyl cutting such as design composition, techniques, and safety. During this workshop, participants learned how to use a vinyl cutter to create their own Chinese paper lanterns.

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Eugenio Lopez Jr. Makerspace

3F George SK Ty Learning Innovation Wing, Areté