maker's factory
The Maker’s Factory is the perfect place to turn your ideas into reality: In a workshop measuring 300 m², you have access to state-of-the-art equipment in an ideal environment for rapid prototyping. What’s more, you become part of a community that thrives on exchanging ideas and learning from each other.
your key benefits
- Extensive high-tech machinery focused on additive manufacturing
- Rooms for assembly and focused work
- CNC milling, Polyjet/SLA/FDM-3D printing, 3D scanning, laser cutting
- Pre- and post-processing
- Lockable storage capacity and lockers of various sizes
- Knowledge transfer by experts (hands-on, practice-oriented and individual)
- Material and consumables on site and included – direct start possible
- Networking events & community on site – platform for own projects
- Individual event formats for MF users
- access and staffed reception
- Coffee, table football and good music
- Daylight-flooded workrooms
- Barrier-free access
- Supply of W-Lan, electricity, compressed air etc. included at every workstation
- Special workstations in a safe environment for gluing and painting work
- Professional disposal of waste and chemicals
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memberships
| monthly membership
Day passes |
170 € / month |
|---|---|
| 1 day pass | 40 € One time use |
| 10 days pass | 290 € Stamp card for daily use |
check our courses
In our introductory program, we want to give you a solid grounding in the many possibilities within the Maker’s Factory. We want to work together in a hands-on format in four learning areas on the knowledge you need to realise your own project on this site.
3D data generation
3D printing
CNC milling
2D cutting and engraving
If you have never had any experience in these areas, this is the right course for you – but there will be eye-opening content for more experienced users as well. After completing the course, you will be able to operate the equipment you need independently – but don’t worry, we will still be here to answer any questions!
Note: The courses are not a prerequisite for working on your own. If you’re familiar with the kind of equipment you need to use just let us know, and you can get started after a brief introduction to the machine in question.
to the current workshopslearning field 1
3D data generation
Whether it’s 3D scanning or computer aided design, you’ll learn how to transfer that mind-blowing idea from your head to the computer, so you can fine-tune it as you go along and make it reality. This is also where you can learn to how digitize objects. We will guide you through use of the 3D scanner in the Maker’s Factory or show you how to transfer your thoughts into the Fusion 360 CAD program to prepare you to carry out the first production steps.
Modul A
3D scanning
Hand-held and stationary 3D scanning of objects
In this course you will learn to master 3D scanning with structured light. The scanned data is then post-processed and exported for use in CAD software or for 3D printing.
Workshop duration: 2 hours
Minimum age: 18 years
Language: course languages are German or English (depending on demand)
Cost: included in membership or day ticket
Machines: Shining 3D EinScan-SP
Detailed info about this course you can find here.
Modul B
CAD with Fusion 360
Basics of 3D design and export for 3D printing and CNC milling
In this beginner course you will learn how to use the Fusion 360 CAD software and create 2D drawings and 3D models suitable as production data for the Maker’s Factory.
Workshop duration: 2 hours
Minimum age: 18 years
Language: course languages are German or English (depending on demand)
Cost: included in membership or day ticket
Detailed info about this course you can find here.
learning field 2
3d printing
In this learning module, we give you a thorough grounding in the various 3D printing technologies so you can turn your ideas into reality. Whether it’s your first sample from FDM printing or high-quality functional prototypes from the polyjet printer, we cover all the 3D printing technologies available at the Maker’s Factory and give you a glimpse into the wider world of possibilities available in the field of 3D printing.
modul a
FDM-3D-printing
From virtual model to the real thing: learn 3D printing!
In this course you will learn the basics of 3D printing and print a 3D model of your choice on one of the FDM 3D printers in the Maker’s Factory.
Workshop duration: 2 hours
Minimum age: 18 years
Language: course languages are German or English (depending on demand)
Cost: included in membership or day ticket
Machines: Prusa MK3S, Craftbot+ und Ultimaker S3 / S5
Detailed info about this course you can find here.
modul b
SLA-3D-printing
3D printing with a high level of detail and a wide range of materials
The fascinating 3D printing process of stereolithography enables you to create complex structures and high-quality surfaces. In this course you will learn everything you need to know about print preparation as well as post-processing and you will send your first model to the Form2 printer.
Workshop duration: 2 hours
Minimum age: 18 years
Language: course languages are German or English (depending on demand)
Cost: included in membership or day ticket
Machines: Form2
Detailed info about this course you can find here.
modul c
Polyjet-3D-printing
Printing precision parts for prototypes and series production
Using washable support material in combination with a high print resolution, Polyjet 3D printing allows you to create complex parts with very high repeatability. In this course you will print your first model on the Objet30 Prime and learn how to ensure optimal results.
Workshop duration: 2 hours
Minimum age: 18 years
Language: course languages are German or English (depending on demand)
Cost: included in membership or day ticket
Machines: Objet30 Prime
Detailed info about this course you can find here.
modul d
sls-printing workshop
Product designs for additive manufacturing by eos
In this unique combination of e-learning, workshop and expert session, you will gain all the skills in theory and practice that are needed to develop new markets, new business models and new disruptive products with innovative product designs. Gain the skills to, for example, reduce the number of components in an assembly through clever designs, reduce the weight of a component, increase performance or rethink an entire supply chain.
Workshop duration: 2 dates, 4 hours each
Minimum age: 18 years
Language: Course languages are German or English (depending on demand)
Cost: included in membership or day ticket
Image source: EOS GmbH
learning field 3
cnc milling
From wood to aluminum to plastic materials; from semi-CNC entry on the shaper to CNC milling on the portal milling machine, we want to introduce you step by step to this widely used manufacturing technology. In addition to 3D printing, we offer you the possibility to realise your idea from materials other than thermoplastics.
modul a
Handheld CNC Milling
Hand-held CNC milling for flexible usage
With the Shaper you can start milling with relatively little preparation. CNC precision included.
In this course, you will learn how the shaper works and carry out precise CNC milling yourself.
Workshop duration: 2 hours
Minimum age: 18 years
Language: course languages are German or English (depending on demand)
Cost: included in membership or day ticket
Machines: Shaper Origin
Detailed info about this course you can find here.
modul b.1
CAM with Fusion 360 - beginner course
Contours, Pockets and drilling: Programming 2.5D milling parts
Using Fusion 360’s CAM module, you’ll learn how to program simple milling operations. You will create the basics for contour, pocket and drill toolpaths in this course and develop an understanding of underlying 2D vector data.
Workshop duration: 2 hours
Minimum age: 18 years
Language: course languages are German or English (depending on demand)
Cost: included in membership or day ticket
This course is a prerequisite for participation in module B.2.
modul b.2
CNC milling on the portal milling machine
Contours, Pockets and Drilling: Programming 2.5D milling parts
In this course you will learn the basics of CNC milling and how to handle and operate the machine safely. You will learn how to load the machine paths previously created in module B.1, position the workpiece in the machining area, and start the milling process. After the course, you can take the result home with you.
Workshop duration: 6 hours
Minimum age: 18 years
Language: course languages are German or English (depending on demand)
Cost: included in membership or day ticket
Machines: BZT PFE1000
modul c
CAM with Fusion 360 - advanced course
Advanced CAM: Programming 3D milling paths
With the CAM module of the Fusion360 software you will learn how to program complex milling processes with 3 axes. As an example, we will mill a 3D object made of wood as a reversible part and create a smooth surface by roughing and finishing.
Workshop duration: 4 hours
Minimum age: 18 years
Language: course languages are German or English (depending on demand)
Cost: included in membership or day ticket
learning field 4
cutting & engraving
From data generation in the vector graphics program, to the cutting plotter, to the laser cutter. In this learning field we focus on the 2D area. We deal with cutting, marking and engraving a wide range of materials.
modul a
2D vector graphic with Inkscape
Create designs, vectorise and export drawings.
In this beginner’s course you will learn how to use the Inkscape graphics programme and create vector drawings suitable for production on vinyl and laser cutters.
Workshop duration: 2 hours
Minimum age: 18 years
Language: course languages are German or English (depending on demand)
Cost: included in membership or day ticket
Detailed info about this course you can find here.
modul b
Plotting on vinyl cutter
Cutting motifs for labelling or T-shirt printing
The vinyl cutter reliably tool for cutting foils and flat materials. One experimental application is the use of conductive ink to draw circuits. With the Graphtec Pro software you will prepare your file for plotting and feed it into the machine to create your design on the foil of your choice.
Workshop duration: 2 hours
Minimum age: 18 years
Language: course languages are German or English (depending on demand)
Cost: included in membership or day ticket
Machines: Graphtec CE7000
modul c
Laser Cutting
Cut, mark or engrave diverse materials
With the Laser Cutter you can achieve fast and precise results in cutting flat materials such as wood, plastic or textiles. In this course you will learn about the data you need to create and the settings you should use, and you will cut your first parts with the Epilog Laser Cutter.
Workshop duration: 2 hours
Minimum age: 18 years
Language: course languages are German or English (depending on demand)
Cost: included in membership or day ticket
Machines: Epilog Zing 24
Detailed info about this course you can find here.
WaterScope has been a regular user of the Maker Factory since March 2022 and has received invaluable support from the LSF team. The Maker Factory has allowed us to fabricate and test our prototypes quicker, and be more lean as an organisation.
Lead Project Engineer WaterScope
current workshops
Mar
Open Maker's Factory Day
March 30, 2023 / 5:45 pm — 8:00 pm
What you can expect
1x a month you have the opportunity to get to know the diversity of our prototype workshop >>Maker's Factory<< better. You will get an exclusive tour of the Maker's Factory and get to know the machines and manufacturing technologies on site. This will be followed by a free workshop.
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