Equipment Directory
In the MAKE prototyping network, students access a wide range of tools and equipment tailored to their project needs, with safety protocols based on the level of danger.
Original Prusa I3 MK3S+
Description
Open access after training. Easy to use FDM 3D printer with a 250 × 210 × 210 mm build volume. For PET-G, technical PET-G and TPU parts.
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Original Prusa I3 MK3S+
Original Prusa MK4S
Description
Open access after training. Fast and reliable FDM 3D printer with a 250 × 210 × 210 mm build volume. For PET-G only.
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Original Prusa MK4S
Original Prusa XL
Description
Only under supervison. FDM 3D printer with 2 extruders and a 360 x 360 x 360 mm build volume. For big and/or multi-material parts :-)
Original Prusa XL
Raise 3D Pro 3 Plus
Description
300x300x605mmDual extruder3D printer using plastic (PETG) Filament
Raise 3D Pro 3 Plus
UV Oven – Form Cure Formlabs
Description
Rotates and exposes partsTo UV Can be used with multiiple material. Adjustable Time and Temperature
UV Oven – Form Cure Formlabs
Form Wash Isopropyl Alcohol Cleaning Tank
Description
Washing tank for resin Models
Form Wash Isopropyl Alcohol Cleaning Tank
Shredder Shr3D It 3Devo
Description
PETG shredder forRecycling purposes
Shredder Shr3D It 3Devo
AEON MIRA7 - CO2 laser
Description
CO₂ laser cutter, 700 × 500 mm
Laser cutting compatible with many materials such as wood, PMMA, leather...
Related training
AEON MIRA7 - CO2 laser
Electronical Cabinet
Description
Probably the coolest cabinet you’ve ever seen. It contains everything you need to quickly prototype basic electronics. You’ll find:
- A soldering iron kit.
- A small vise and a third hand to hold your project.
- An illuminated magnifying glass.
- A laboratory power supply.
- An oscilloscope.
- A signal generator.
- Various pliers.
- Basic tools (screwdrivers, files, etc.).
- ...
Electronical Cabinet
Open Access Cabinet
Description
This cabinet, open during coach presence hours, allows you to find all sorts of useful accessories. Some might choose to bring only a knife to a deserted island, but I’d choose tape!
- Materials available: - Different types of glue. - Different types of tape. - Heat shrink tubing. - Disposable gloves. - Wood screws. - Sandpaper. - Staples. - Clamps. - Universal lubricant (WD40). - Laboratory power supply. - Heat gun. - Thermometer. - Scale. - Bicycle pump. - Spirit level. - ...
Open Access Cabinet
Recycling cabinet
Description
Circular box to recycle electronics and components. Once your project is finished, you are free to drop off components that can be reused in future projects. Everything in this Aladdin's cave is free, and it is everyone's responsibility to ensure that the components dropped off or taken work.
Recycling cabinet
Sewing machine
Description
sewing machine withDifferent sewing tools
Related training
Sewing machine
Drill And Grinder Cabinet
Description
This cabinet contains 3 proxxon grinders, 6 makita drills and Batteries available for self-service for prototyping work. All necessary accessories (bits, attachments, etc.) are directly in each corresponding locker. Charged batteries are located on the left side of the cabinet.
Drill And Grinder Cabinet
Battery Cabinet
Description
3... 2... 1... ignition! Because not all ignitions are good news, a fireproof cabinet with detectors is available to prevent thermal runaway.
Battery Cabinet
Eureka Dry Tech Adl 3D77 3D Printing Series
Description
Filament dry cabinetFor storing purposes
Eureka Dry Tech Adl 3D77 3D Printing Series
Original Prusa Enclosure
Description
Prusa enclosure to print in aControlled environment
Original Prusa Enclosure
Flame Retardant Cabinet For Chemicals
Description
cabinet for the storage of chemical Products
Flame Retardant Cabinet For Chemicals
3Devo Dryerairid Polymer Dryer
Description
polymer dryer for filamentRecyclingMaerial : PETG
3Devo Dryerairid Polymer Dryer
3Devo Filament Maker
Description
Filament extrusion system, used for recycling PETG waste into new filament! This equipement is part of an ongoing recycling project. Only students involved in the project can use it.
3Devo Filament Maker
Formlabs Form 3+
Description
Only under supervison. SLA (resin) 3D printer for high quality surfaces, precision, details, specific properties.
- Build volume : 145 x 145 x 185 mm
- Materials: Standard, Clear, high rigidity, elastic, high temp, etc.
Formlabs Form 3+
Chemical hood
Description
Chemical hood for safely handling resin printers.
Chemical hood
Revopoint 3D Scanner
Description
A simple 3D scanner at your disposal for you 3D scanning needs. Can be used as a handheld or table top scanner. Contact Sébastien for further information.
Revopoint 3D Scanner
Intambox Filament Dry Box
Description
Keeps filament dry and sealed continuously during 3D printing.
Intambox Filament Dry Box
Milling And Drilling Machine Fehlman Picomax 21
Description
The PICOMAX 21 fulfills even the highest requirements for maximum precision and handiness for state-of-the-art workshops. It is used for drilling, thread cutting and milling operations in the demanding prototype and tool production, as well as for training purposes. This machine forms a solid basis for an up-to-date machine fleet. The proven machine concept is continuously being further developed and refined and contributes to the efficient and precise production of mechanical components on more than 10'000 shop floors world-wide every day.
Milling And Drilling Machine Fehlman Picomax 21
Schaublin 102 N Vm Cf Lathe
Description
Lathe
Schaublin 102 N Vm Cf Lathe
Schaublin 102 Mi Cf Lathe
Description
Schaublin 102 Mi Cf Lathe
Schaublin 70 Mi Cf Lathe
Description
Schaublin 70 Mi Cf Lathe
Description
Aciera F1 Milling Machine
Drill Press And Milling Machine Fehlman
Description
Robust and user-friendly precision coordinate drilling and milling machine.
Drill Press And Milling Machine Fehlman
GLORIOUS Gm0606 - Fiber laser
Description
3000W Fiber laser Workpiece size of 580x595mm
Can cut through different metals
GLORIOUS Gm0606 - Fiber laser
AEON NOVA16 - CO2 laser cutter
Description
150 W Glass tube Workpiece size up to 1600x1000mm Compatible software: Lightburn (with existing material library)
Related training
AEON NOVA16 - CO2 laser cutter
Workstation
Description
!!! WARNING : This licence software are reserved for members of interdisciplinary projects !!!
Not a fan of daylight and think outdoor vacations are overrated? Then look no further, you’ve found the perfect place to work! These fully equipped workstations are made for you ! Hardware: Intel i7-11700 CPU (2.5 GHz) with 16 virtual cores, 64 GB RAM; GPU NVIDIA Quardo RTX 4000 Operating system: Windows Server 2022 with terminal services
The available softwares installed on these machines are the same you can find on the remote desktops. You can find the list of software on the following page.
Workstation
Sustainability guide for MAKE projects
Description
This guide (written in French) is intented to any student participating to a MAKE project, from the occasional supporter to the highly active committee member. It explains why and how to act on sustainability in the frame of the project.
You can access it here : https://www.epfl.ch/education/educational-initiatives/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Guide-de-la-durabilite.pdf It is also available as a hardcopy in the ideation and sustainability kiosk, in the ideation space of SPOT : https://make-dev.epfl.ch/equipment/ideation-&-sustainability-kiosk-161
Sustainability guide for MAKE projects
Ideation & Sustainability Kiosk
Description
Many different resources (games, tools, books) regarding ideation and sustainability are available on a set of shelves in the ideation space at SPOT (second floor, mezzanine, DLL EL 1 20).
Ideation & Sustainability Kiosk
Material samples library by MateriO
Description
Many samples of innovative materials and their datasheets are available for observation and manipulation on the first floor of SPOT, between the main entrance and the cafeteria, on shelves.
You can also request the access to the whole MateriO online database (thousands of innovative materials datasheet) at the SPOT front desk.
Material samples library by MateriO
Prusa Pro HT90
Description
Only under supervison. Very fast and high performance FDM 3D printer. Build volume: Ø300 × 400 mm. For PET-G but also more technical materials, including PEEK!!!
Prusa Pro HT90
Matrix server
Description
If you need a tool to communicate in your team effectively, different tools exists.
However the most popular tools are either not free (for example slack) or not safe (for example discord). At EPFL, a matrix server is available for team communcation. This server is safe, free and respecting EPFL guidelines in terms of secrecy (data are stored in Switzerland - on EPFL campus - and are properly encrypted). Matrix is using clients (similar to emails). We strongly advise interdisciplinary projects to use this tool for their team communication.
With the MAKE team we are still using slack but we are planning to transit to matrix in the future for a safer forum workspace.
Matrix server
CNC milling machine
Description
Model: Custom CNC shop Material: Wood and foam Working dimensions: 1280 x 1220 x (127) mm
CNC milling machine
Scie à ruban
Description
Modèle: Beck Rapid 400 Matériau: Bois Hauteur de coupe: 190mm
Scie à ruban
ORIGINAL PRUSA I3 MK3S+
Description
Open access after training. Easy to use FDM 3D printer with a 250 × 210 × 210 mm build volume. For PET-G, technical PET-G, PLA and TPU parts.
ORIGINAL PRUSA I3 MK3S+
Description
Modèle: Zortrax M200, Filaments: Z-ABS et Z-PLA Volume impression: 20 x 20 x 18.5 cm
Imprimante 3D filament
Description
Custom model
Plastic folder
Laser cutter
Description
Model: Bodor BCL-0605MU Dimension: 600x500mm Matériau: Bois, carton et PMMA
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Laser cutter
Description
This electronics corner has everything you need for quick prototyping of electronic circuits. It includes soldering iron kits, lab power supplies, function generators, an oscilloscope, various electronic tools, as well as basic components.
Electronics workbench
Description
Model: Elna eXpressive 900 - Bernina B 590
Sewing and Embroidery Machine
Shape and Text Cutter (vinyl cutter)
Description
Model: Cameo Silhouette 5
Shape and Text Cutter (vinyl cutter)
Description
Model: PRESSE CT-3838 II Surface: 38x38cm
Heat Press
Original Prusa MK4
Description
Open access after training. Fast and reliable FDM 3D printer with a 250 × 210 × 210 mm build volume. For PET-G and PLA.
Original Prusa MK4
Description
6-degree-of-freedom standalone virtual reality headset
Oculus Quest 2
Description
VR headset developed in collaboration with Valve and Microsoft
HP reverb G2
Description
The first true mixed reality headset
Varjo XR-3
Description
Latest evolution of Varjo's premium VR/XR headsets
Varjo XR-4
OptiTrack - Motion Capture Systems
Description
Industry leading precision motion capture and 3D tracking systems for animation, virtual reality, robotics, and movement sciences.
OptiTrack - Motion Capture Systems
Description
3-sided projection system with beamer
Projection dispositive
Description
Simple welding station, easy to use (~30-minute introduction needed). For structural welding only on steel.
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MIG Welding machine
Brazing torch oxy-acetilene
Description
The tool which can transform the spot into dust in less than 1 seconde.
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Brazing torch oxy-acetilene
Description
Do you also think TIG welding looks cool? Well, style has to be earned, so get ready to spend the necessary hours. Go and find as much scrap metal as you can, because it's by welding that you become a great welder!
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TIG Welding machine
Advanced mesuring and testing stations
Description
Congratulations, you've just assembled your electronic prototype! Now it's time to test it and see if everything works. These workstations allow you to take measurements and test your circuit, helping you decode step by step what's happening in that maze of wires and electronic chips.
There is also a repair station, designed to help you troubleshoot and fix any issues with your electronics projects. Whether it's a faulty connection or a malfunctioning component, this station provides everything you need to diagnose and repair your circuits efficiently. That station is equipped with:
- Multimeters for precise measurements
- Oscilloscopes for signal analysis
- Soldering tools for quick fixes
- Heat plate
- All the basic repair tools to get your project back on track.
Advanced mesuring and testing stations
Description
After all the theory and design on the computer, it's time to get hands-on. It's time for some SMD soldering! These workstations will allow you to assemble SMD components and solder all kinds of electronic chips. These stations are equipped with:
- Soldering irons of various sizes
- Magnifying glasses and microscopes
- A precision tool kit for electronics.
Advanced soldering stations
Description
A mixed reality head-mounted display developed and manufactured by Microsoft
Hololens 2
Archive Storage
Description
Knowledge management is fundamental for good project management. The typical solution adopted (by default) by most projects, is to create a collaborative drive for the team that becomes quickly messy and where part of the information is not often consulted by team member.
This is the reason why an archive storage solution has been developped. This solution is designed to preserve interdisciplinary project history at EPFL. Designed specifically for long-term storage, each project gets up to 10TB of free storage space to securely store past years' data and media content (videos, pictures).
The data is stored on EPFL servers making this solution compatible even for sensitive documents. You can create subfolders with restrictive access or subfolders to share outside of your team (with sponsors etc..)
However, this isn't your everyday collaborative drive. This solution is designed for archiving documents, not frequent file access. Perfect for keeping important project records safe and sound, but not ideal for files you need to check regularly or edit with multiple users simultaneously. Think of it as a digital time capsule, preserving your work for future generations!
WARNING !!! This storage solution is reserved for members of interdisciplinary projects only!!!
Archive Storage
IoT WiFi network
Description
Do you have a great prototype that you'd like to connect for remote control? Or simply an embedded device that needs an Internet connection to work? On the EPFL campus, you should not create access points with your smartphone (i.e., connection sharing) because of EPFL policies. For this reason we created a dedicated IoT (Internet of Things) WiFi network named SPOT-iot, allowing you to safely to connect your objects to the Internet via EPFL's network, and to access them from your computer.
For all the details and to enable your access, please click on the link below.
IoT WiFi network
Description
MQTT is a protocol widely used for IoT (Internet-of-Things) devices, typically to transmit sensor readings and events. An MQTT server is provided at dllprot-mqtt.epfl.ch. To use the server, you first need to activate your IoT WiFi account (see https://make.epfl.ch/equipment/241). You can then authenticate from your devices using your SCIPER as username, and the same password as for the IoT WiFi network. If you need a non-personal account for long-term use by a project, please ask.
MQTT server
Description
Everything you need for PCB assembly.
Soldering paste placement
- Soldering paste preparation station
- Stencil working station
Pick and place
- Automatic pick and place station
- Precision pick and place station
Oven
- Vapor chamber oven
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Advanced PCB assembly workspace
Description
!!! WARNING : This licence software are reserved for members of interdisciplinary projects !!!
This software is accessible either on the workstations in SPOT's IT space, or using remote desktop.
You can check out the list of available licenses here.
As of August 2026, they include:
- Autodesk Fusion (CAD, CAM, CAE, PCB) - Modeling / Design
- Altium Designer 25 (CAD, PCB) - Modeling / Design
- ANSYS 2024 R2 (FEA) - Simulation / Analysis
- CATIA (CAD) - Modeling
- MATLAB R2025a with Simulink (FEA) - Simulation / Analysis
- Microsoft Office 2021
- PTC Creo Parametric 12 (CAD) - Modeing / Design
- Rhino 7 (CAD, CAM) - Modeling / Design
- Solidworks 2024 (CAD)
Software licenses
Description
Cutting
- Disk cutting machine / Chop saw for steel and screws(RALI CUT)
- Fret saw for wood, aluminium and PMMA (Hegner Multicut-1)
- Miter saw for wood, aluminium and PVC (Festool KS 120 REB CH)
- 18V Jigsaw for wood, aluminium and plastics (Bosch GST 18 V-Li S)
- Corded Jigsaw for wood, aluminium and plastics (Bosch GST 150 CE)
- Circular saw for wood and aluminium (Bosch GKS 18V-Li)
- Reciprocating saw for wood (Bosch GSA 18V-Li C)
- Angle grinder for wood and metal (Bosch GWS 18-125 V-Li)
- Circular saw for wood and aluminium (Festool CMS-TS 55 R)
Drilling
- 18V Drill / Driver (Bosch GSR 18V-LI)
- Hammer drill for wood, concrete and metal (Bosch GBH 2-26 F)
- Column drill press for wood, metal and plastics (Promac 214B)
Sanding and milling
- Random-Orbit Sander for wood, paint or metal (Bosch GEX 125-150)
- Belt / Disc sander for wood, metal, and plastics (Alduro TBS-250)
- Grinding wheel for steel
Other
- Dremel
- Pneumatic stapler (PREBENA)
- Multifunctional tool for wood, ceramic and composites (Bosch GOP 40-30)
- Router for wood (Festool OF 1010)
Benchtop tools
Description
Cutting
- Brushless oscillating multitool (Makita Dtm52Z)
- Band saw (Optimum S210G)
- Ralicut Disk Cutting machine for cables
- Evolution circular saw
- Precision sheet metal shears (Metallkraft Tbs 650 12T)
- 18V Brushless jigsaw (Makita Djv182Zj 18V)
- Belt and wheel grinder (Promac 322Be1)
- Brushless cordless pluge cut saw (Makita Dsp601Zju 36V)
- Brushless metal cutting saw (Makita Dcs553Zj 18V)
Drilling
- 12V Drill (Bosch Drilling Kit Gsr12V)
- Hole saw set for wood and metal (Bosch Professional 14pcs set)
- Angular drill (Makita Dda350Zj)
- 18V Brushless drill (Makita Ddf484 18V Lxt Sub)
- Thread cutter (Brütsch-Rüegger 272240)
Folding
- Gerver manual folding machine
- Electromagnetic folder (Metallkraft Mbm 1250)
Bearing tools
- Set of bearing extracting tools (Kukko 25A)
- Universal 3-jaw puller with autogrip (Kukko 483 3)
Other
- Staple box (Gesipa Nietbox Ntx)
- Screws and bolts
- Ultrasonic cleaner (Elma Transsonic T460)
- Toolboxes
- Blind rivets (Tubtara UT-95)
- Battery charger (Makita Dc18Rd)
- Compressed air cleaning gun
- Press
- Universal deburring and chamfering machine
- Cordless die grinder (Makita Dgd800Zj)
Benchtop tools
Description
Tools are available in the layettes, the electrical workbenches, mechanical workbenches, as well as various storage areas around the atrium.