MAKERSPACE

A student-run space with tools and machines for all your self-started projects and prototyping needs. All ETH students – bachelor, master and doctorate – are welcome.

Getting Started is Easy

GENERAL INTRODUCTION

A short General Introduction is mandatory to use the Makerspace. Just come by during the Open Hour at 16:30 or 18:30 and ask one of our Makerspace Managers.

Remember, Open Hours could change on a weekly basis, so make sure to check timings before heading over

After the introduction, you're free to use the workbenches, and other tools whenever the SPH buildings are open.

MACHINE INTRODUCTIONS

To use complex machines (3D-Printers, Lasercutters, etc.) you will need a short machine-specific introduction, usually scheduled right before the Makerspace opens. Book a slot below.

After the introductions, you're free to use 3D-Printers, the embroidery machine and others, whenever the SPH buildings are open.

WORKSHOPS

Our fantastic Makerspace team conducts workshops specially for makers, or to teach you specific skills.

Please check in on the bookings section below from time to time so you don’t miss a valuable session.

Generally, there's no prior knowledge needed for the Makerspace workshops, otherwise it is stated in the course description.

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Choose your Introduction

Introductions - Zentrum

Mar 19, 2024, 16:00 - 16:30
Laser Cutter Introduction Zentrum
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Mar 21, 2024, 16:00 - 16:30
DLP 3D Printing Introduction Zentrum
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Mar 22, 2024, 16:00 - 16:30
FDM 3D Printing Introduction Zentrum
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Mar 22, 2024, 18:00 - 20:00
Shaper Origin Introduction Zentrum
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Mar 26, 2024, 16:00 - 16:30
Laser Cutter Introduction Zentrum
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Mar 28, 2024, 16:00 - 16:30
FDM 3D Printing Introduction Zentrum
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Mar 28, 2024, 18:00 - 20:00
Shaper Origin Introduction Zentrum
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Introductions - Hönggerberg

Mar 20, 2024, 16:00 - 16:30
Laser Cutter Introduction Hönggerberg
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Mar 21, 2024, 16:00 - 16:30
FDM 3D Printing Introduction Hönggerberg
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Mar 25, 2024, 16:00 - 16:30
DLP 3D Printing Introduction Hönggerberg
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Mar 27, 2024, 16:00 - 16:30
Laser Cutter Introduction Hönggerberg
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Mar 28, 2024, 16:00 - 16:30
FDM 3D Printing Introduction Hönggerberg
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Makerspace – Workshops

Mar 19, 2024, 18:30 - 20:30
Make a wallet
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Mar 25, 2024, 18:30 - 20:30
How to design a PCB in KiCAD
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Mar 27, 2024, 18:30 - 20:30
How to sculpt 3D objects in Blender
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Makerspace Open Hours

ETH Zentrum Makerspace

This week 18.3. - 24.3. 2024

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
16:30 - 19:30
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
16:30 - 19:30
Friday
16:30 - 19:30
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed
ETH Hönggerberg Makerspace

This week 18.3. - 24.3. 2024

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
16:30 - 19:00
Thursday
16:30 - 19:30
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Tools & Machines



Ready to get your hands dirty? Here’s a list of the tools, machines and materials available in the Makerspace. All ETH students are free to use the machines and only pay for the material.


Not sure about which tool to use or how to use it? Contact us and we can advise you on your project or put you in contact with an expert. And if you visit us during the Open Hours, our Makerspace Managers will be around to help you with your questions.



NOTE:

To use an advanced machine, you’ll need a special introduction course before getting started. Check out their individual pages for more information.

3D Printer FDM

Hönggerberg:

16 of 24 available

Zentrum:

12 of 24 available

Prusa I3 Mk3/Mk3S Filament Printer

  • Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
  • Volume 250 x 210 x 200 mm
  • Nozzle 0.4 mm
  • Minimum Layer Height 0.05 mm
  • Materials: only PLA and PET.
  • No personal spools allowed.
  • Other materials available only for SPH registered projects.
  • Material costs: PET is 0.06 CHF/g, PLA is 0.05 CHF/g.

30 min introduction required! Book a slot above

Manual: Prusa FDM 3D Printer

3D Printer DLP

Hönggerberg:

0 of 2 available

Zentrum:

2 of 2 available

Prusa SL1

  • Direct Light Printing (DLP)
  • Volume 120 x 68 x 150 mm
  • Layer Height: 0.025 - 0.1 mm
  • Material 405nm Resin in different colors.
  • 2 CHF Base fee and 0.15 CHF/g Print cost

30 min introduction required! Book a slot above

Manual: Prusa SL1 DLP

Lasercutter

Hönggerberg:

2 of 2 available

Zentrum:

4 of 4 available

Trotec Speedy 400

  • 100 W CO2 Lasercutter
  • Table Size 1016 x 610 mm
  • Engraving and cutting up to 7 mm
  • Material MDF, Plywood, Acrylic (bought at the SPH)

30 min introduction required! Book a slot above

Manual: Lasercutter

Handheld CNC Router

Shaper Origin

Cut and engrave wood, foam or plastics with basically free workpiece size.

1.5 h Introductory workshop required!

Manual: Shaper Origin

Water Jet Cutter (Hönggerberg)

Hönggerberg:

1 of 1 available

Hönggerberg: Protomax

  • Work area 300 x 300 mm
  • Max thickness 25 mm
  • Materials Metal, Carbon Fiber, Plastic, etc.

Introductory workshop required!

Manual: Waterjet Cutter

Drillpress (Hönggerberg)

Hönggerberg:

1 of 1 available

Zentrum:

1 of 1 available

Hönggerberg: Optimill Bf 20 Conventional

  • Drillpress with cross table
  • digital read out capable of precisely drilling metals like aluminum etc.

1.5 h Introductory workshop required!

Manual: Drillpress

Drillpress (Zentrum)

Zentrum: Alduro BM-14

  • up to Ø 16 mm drilling in steel
  • 490 - 2510 rpm

Ask a Manager during an Open Hour for a 10 min introduction.

Manual: Drillpress Zentrum

Metal Band Saw (Hönggerberg)

Hönggerberg:

4 of 4 available

Hönggerberg: Promac Metal band saw

  • For cutting all kinds of metal
  • Max piece size 125 x 125 mm
  • Including a stop for repeated cuts

Ask a Manager during an Open Hour for a 10 min introduction.

Manual: Metal Bandsaw

Bandsaw for Wood

Hönggerberg:

0 of 1 available

Zentrum:

1 of 1 available

Holzkraft Bandsaw

  • For cutting wood, plastics and foam
  • Max height of parts 20cm

Ask a Manager during an Open Hour for a 10 min introduction.

Manual: Bandsaw


Miter Saw for Wood

Hönggerberg:

1 of 1 available

Zentrum:

1 of 1 available

Ask a Manager during an Open Hour for a 10 min introduction.

Manual: Miter Saw

Belt Sander for Wood

Big belt sander for sanding down wood

Ask a Manager during an Open Hour for a 10 min introduction.

Manual: Belt Sander

PCB Mill (Hönggerberg)

Hönggerberg:

1 of 1 available

Hönggerberg: Bantam PCB Mill

  • Work Area 139.7 x 114.3 x 40.64 mm
  • Single or couble sided PCBs (bought at SPH)

Design and test your protoype PCB right here at the Makerspace

30 min introduction required! Book a slot above

Manual: PCB Mill

Reflow Oven (Hönggerberg)

Hönggerberg:

1 of 1 available

Hönggerberg: ZB2520HL

For SMD soldering

Ask a Manager during an Open Hour if you have questions how to use it.

Manual: Reflow Oven

Soldering equipment

Ersa soldering station with the necessary consumables is available for building electronic circuits. The consumables include cables, desoldering wick, heat-shrink tubing and more. All of those are for free. In addition the Makerspace is equipped with an oscilloscope, a signal generator and lab power supplies.

Ask a Manager during an Open Hour if you have questions how to use it.

Cutting Plotter

Hönggerberg:

1 of 1 available

Zentrum:

1 of 1 available

Fenta SL1300 Cutting Plotter

  • Cuts Vinyl and Textile Foils (bought at SPH)
  • Max cutting width 132 cm
  • Max cutting length unlimited

Ask a Manager during an Open Hour for a 10 min introduction.

Manual: Cutting Plotter

Textile Printing Press

Textile Printing Press to transfer textile foil onto your fabric.

  • Working Area 38x38 cm

Ask a Manager during an Open Hour for a 5 min introduction.

Manual: Printing Press

Embroidery Machine

Hönggerberg:

1 of 1 available

Zentrum:

1 of 1 available

Elna Expressive 830

  • Computer controlled
  • Max embroidery area 200 x 200 mm
  • Mono or Multichromatic designs

30 min introduction required! Book a slot above

Manual: Embroidery Machine

Industrial Sewing Machine (Hönggerberg)

Hönggerberg:

1 of 1 available

Hönggerberg: Pfaff 1183

Straight sticht only but through thick materials and very fast.

Ask a Manager during an Open Hour for a 10 min introduction.

Manual: Sewing Station

Sewing Machine Bernina B485

Hönggerberg:

1 of 1 available

Zentrum:

1 of 1 available

Bernina B485

Modern sewing machine with many different stitches.

Ask a Manager during an Open Hour for a 10 min introduction.

Manual: Bernina B485

Tabeltop 3D scanner (Zentrum)

Zentrum:

0 of 1 available

EinScan-SP

  • Multi-functional 3D scanner
  • Min scan volume: 30×30×30 mm
  • Max scan volume: 700×700×700 mm

30 min introduction required! Book a slot above

Manual: EinScan SP

Vacuum Thermo Former

Hönggerberg:

0 of 3 available

Zentrum:

1 of 1 available

FormBox

  • For prototyping, molds, packaging, ...
  • Bed size 200 x 200 mm
  • Material PETG and HIPS (bought at SPH)

Ask a Manager during an Open Hour for a 15 min introduction.

Manual: FormBox

Small power tools
  • Cordless screwdriver
  • Power sander
  • Jigsaw
  • Dremel tool
  • Drilling machine
  • Small circular saw
  • Multi Cutter
Hand tools
  • Screwdrivers Wrenches
  • Pliers
  • Hammer
  • Saws
  • Sanding tools
  • Measuring tools
  • Cutting instruments
Other Equipment

Did not find what you are looking for? We collaborate with other machine shops at ETH to give students access to more advanced equipment. If you are interested to use a lathe or a CNC-Drill for metal, please let us know a bit more about your needs and we can see how we can help you. Come by the Makerspace during our open hours to discuss it further.

Makerspace Material

You can find a list of our material here: Materials


Otherwise just come by the Makerspace to get more information about what materials we have in stock for you to use.

Makerspace Rules

User Declaration

The general rules and procedures of the Makerspace.