Three ways into the shop.
Tools for every stage.
The Design Shop & the Design Vault.
The Design Shop is the open fabrication floor: printers, hand tools, and staff to help you build. The Design Vault is the capstone lab where BME teams take projects from concept to working prototype.
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Got a part to print?
Submitting a job is the fastest way in. Upload your file, we review it, and you'll get an email the moment it's ready.
Getting started
Getting set up takes just a few minutes. Here's who can use the space, how to get in, and where to find help. New makers are always welcome.
Who can use the space
Full access for coursework, capstone, and research after orientation. Bring your BuzzCard.
Use the shop directly or refer students. Reach out about class projects and bulk print jobs.
Prospective students and visitors are welcome to tour. Shop resources are reserved for GT-related work.
Not sure where to begin? Read the safety rules, browse the equipment, or check when we're open.
Equipment
Everything on the floor, filterable by category. Each item shows access level, location, and what materials are on-site.
Submit & track a print
Upload your model and we'll review it, print it, and email you when it's ready for pickup. The form and live queue are hosted on GT systems.
How the queue works
Every job moves through three states. You'll see a status badge like these on each job in the live queue.
We've received your file and are reviewing it. We'll email if it needs a revision.
Your part is on a machine. Larger prints take longer.
Done and waiting for pickup at the front desk during open hours.
Sample queue
Live data syncs from the GT queue sheetPickup
Collect finished prints at the front desk in Whitaker Room 0250 during open hours. Bring your BuzzCard and your job number.
Turnaround
Simple PLA parts are often ready in 1–2 days. Larger models take longer. Follow the guidelines for the smoothest turnaround.
Workshops
Free hands-on sessions and activities run by shop staff.
New sessions will be announced here soon. In the meantime, capstone teams and classes can request a custom workshop below.
Capstone teams and classes can request a custom workshop on any tool in the shop. Email us with your group and topic.
Design tools
Downloadable starting files to help you design for the shop. More tools and templates coming over time.
Silicone molds
Reusable template mold files for the silicone molding station. Drop in your master geometry and go. Staff can help you adapt them to your part.
Safety & rules
Read before your first visit. These policies keep the shop safe and open for everyone.
General policies
Prohibited materials
No open food, no unknown chemicals. When in doubt, ask before you bring it in.
Talk to a shop hand before using any machine for the first time. They'll walk you through it and give you any training you need before you start.
Browse the equipment →Hours & location
When we're open and how to find us. Hours follow the academic calendar, so check here before you visit.
Project showcase
Capstone projects and devices from the BME community. Filter by semester.
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We help the GT community turn ideas into working prototypes.
The BME Makerspaces make the design process approachable and efficient, whether you're a first-time maker or an experienced one. Come visit; everyone in the GT community is welcome.
The Design Shop
The open fabrication floor: 3D printers, hand tools, electronics, and molding, with student staff to help you build.
The Design Vault
The biomedical engineering capstone lab, where senior teams take medical-device projects from concept to working prototype.
Meet our shop hands
Contact & FAQ
Reach the team, send a message, or find a quick answer below.
Get in touch
Whitaker Building, Room 0250 · 313 Ferst Drive, Atlanta GA. General questions, prints, and pickups.
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