Digital Fabrication

A listing of digital fabrication equipment in build IT

(2013). Hybrid Reassemblage: An Exploration of Craft, Digital Fabrication and Artifact Uniqueness. Leonardo 46(1), 4-10. https://muse.jhu.edu/article/493111.
“By digital fabrication we mean a process whereby an object design is created on a computer, and the object is then automatically produced by a machine.”

3D Printing

 
bambu a1 mini 3d printer
3D Printer
  • Type: FDM
  • Material: PLA
  • Build Volume: 180x180x180mm
  • Features: Compact, great for beginners
bambu x1 carbon 3d printer
3D Printer
  • Type: FDM
  • Material: PLA
  • Build Volume: 256x256x256mm
  • Features: Multi-color printing, build-in AI print monitoring, enclosed print space
bambu p2s 3d printer
3D Printer
  • Type: FDM
  • Material: PLA
  • Build Volume: 256x256x256mm
  • Features: Multi-color printing, build-in AI print monitoring, enclosed print space
bambu studio software
3D Printing Slicing Software
  • Free and open-source slicing software designed for Bambu Lab 3D printers. 
  • Supports multi-material and multi-color printing (with compatible printers)

Resources

Digtial Die Cutting

 
silhouette cameo
Digital Die Cutter
  • A 12-inch electronic desktop cutting machine designed for precision crafting, vinyl cutting, and paper projects
  • Uses a blade to cut over 100 materials, including paper, cardstock, vinyl, and fabric
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Silhouette Cameo Accessory
  • A 12 in x 12 in static-charge cutting surface for wide-format Silhouette machines.
  • It uses electrostatic hold (no adhesive) to secure paper, cardstock and other materials during cutting.
  • Because it grips via static electricity, this mat makes it easy to remove and replace materials repeatedly without sticky residue, expanding creative material options.
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Silhouette Cameo Blade
  • An automatic blade: select your material in Silhouette Studio, and the machine automatically adjusts the blade to the recommended depth without manual adjustment.
  • Its durable tungsten alloy blade is ideal for cutting common materials such as paper, cardstock, vinyl, and heat transfer material. 
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Silhouette Cameo Blade
  • A specialty blade for fabric and soft material cutting on Silhouette machines
  • It has a rolling tip that gently penetrates fabric rather than dragging. This lets it cleanly cut cloth, knit, felt and other textiles without catching.
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Silhouette Cameo Attachment
  • A Pen Holder - Type B (3 pack) is a universal pen adapter for Silhouette machines.
  • It allows you to turn your cutter into a drawing machine by securely holding a pen or marker in the tool carriage.
  • The holder includes three threaded adapters (blue, white, gray) to fit thin ballpoint pens and thick felt-tip markers (0.25–0.4 inch).
  • This tool is great for adding hand-lettering, drawn designs, or custom sketches to projects.
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Cut Design Software
  • Allows you to access or create designs and send them to a Silhouette cutting machine.
  • Allows you to import Ai/CDR/EPS files
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Weeding & Accessory Tools

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Heat Press
  • A 12 in. x 10 in. easy-to-use handheld heat press for personalizing everyday projects like larger T-shirts, sweatshirts, blankets, pillows, and more.
  • With adjustable heat up to 400°F (205°C)
  • combines the speed of a heat press and the convenience of an iron for results that stand the test of time.
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Heat Press
  • a compact heat press for small or uniquely-shaped projects with hard-to-reach spaces.
  • Whether you’re pressing small designs onto T-shirts or working around buttons & seams, you’ll have what it takes to make a successful transfer.
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Heat Press
  • Cordless Wireless Steamer/Iron
  • Stainless Steel Plate
  • 1500W Power
  • Heats in Under 5 Minutes
  • Sleek 360 Degree Freestyle Soleplate
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Ironing Boards & Mats

 

Embroidery Machine

 
brother embroidery machine
Embroidery Machine
  • Sewing and Embroidery machine, but is currently set up as an embroidery machine

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Embroidery Digitizer Software
  • Create Custom Embroidery Designs: Design original patterns, lettering, monograms, logos, and decorative elements using digital design tools.
  • Convert and Customize Artwork: Transform images and graphics into embroidery designs, adjusting stitch types, colors, textures, and patterns.
  • Preview and Export Designs: Simulate embroidery stitching, make adjustments, and export machine-ready files for creating custom apparel, patches, and textiles.