A space built for curious minds and bold ideas. Experiment with new tools, learn hands-on skills, and collaborate with other students who share your curiosity. Your free student membership gives you access to workshops, events, and 7,000+ sq. ft. of makerspace designed to help you dream big and build even bigger.
Whether you’re building your first project or bringing a polished idea to life, OriginLabs is here to help every step of the way. This is your place to explore, create, and shape the skills that will help you build your future.
Not a member yet? If you’re an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled at Penn State University Park, you can join OriginLabs for free — thanks to support from the Student Initiated Fees and the University Park Fee Board.
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Make your own wooden utensil from scratch! Learn how to use the bandsaw and our various sanding equipment to make your own kitchenware.
Skills learned: bandsaw, edge sander, hand sander
When: Sept 25, 5 – 7 p.m.

Carve your very own Jack’O’Lantern…. Out of metal! Learn how to use our plasma cutter to make your very own scary dude!
Skills learned: plasma cutting
When: Oct 9, 5 – 7 p.m.

Design it in Illustrator, cut it with the laser, and leave with your own glowing neon-style sign.
Skills learned: Illustrator basics, editing images in illustrator, preparing a laser file in illustrator, Trotec, basic laser stuff
When: Oct 23, 5 – 7 p.m.

Build your box on the tablesaw, add a light-activated music circuit, and make it play a tune every time it opens.
Skills learned: tablesaw, mitersaw, making angled cuts with miter saw, making slots/slits
When: Nov 13, 5 – 7 p.m.

Design cork coasters in Illustrator, cut them with the laser, and personalize a wooden holder to go with them.
Skills learned: Illustrator basics, editing images in illustrator, preparing a laser file in illustrator, Trotec, basic laser stuff
When: Nov 20, 5 – 7 p.m.

Learn to add textures and paint in Blender, prep your model, and 3D print your custom design to pick up later.
Skills learned: Blender, UV mapping, photo texture application, and texture painting. Additionally, GrabCAD (the Polyjet slicer).
When: Dec 4, 5 – 7 p.m.
Calling all student orgs! Come make your own swag — customize notebooks, tote bags, pencils, keychains, and more with your logo so your group can rep your brand all over campus. It’s a fun, hands-on way to create gear your members will actually use (and show off).
When: Oct 6, 4 – 7 p.m.
Need a part for a class project? A custom piece for your club? Or just want to see your design come to life? The Additive Manufacturing Lab can 3D print your ideas in different materials, sizes, and styles — from tiny details to large-scale builds.
Whether you’re building a prototype for class, making something for your club, or just trying out a new skill, OriginLabs has you covered. You’ll find woodworking and metalworking tools, welding stations, electronics prototyping gear, CNC machines, 3D printers, and digital fabrication equipment from world-class manufacturers — all here for you to explore.