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.
Hönggerberg:
22 of 24 availableZentrum:
19 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
- Material PLA and PET. Special filaments on request.
- Material costs are roughly CHF 0.04 per gram printed.
30 min introduction required! Book a slot here.
Manual: Prusa FDM 3D Printer
Hönggerberg:
2 of 2 availableZentrum:
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 here.
Manual: Prusa SL1 DLP
Hönggerberg:
2 of 2 availableZentrum:
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 here.
Manual: Lasercutter

Shaper Origin
Cut and engrave wood, foam or plastics with basically free workpiece size.
1.5 h Introductory workshop required! Book a slot here.
Manual: Shaper Origin
Hönggerberg:
1 of 1 available
HPZ: Protomax
- Work area 300 x 300 mm
- Max thickness 25 mm
- Materials Metal, Carbon Fiber, Plastic, etc.
Introductory workshop required! Book a slot here.
Manual: Waterjet Cutter
Hönggerberg:
1 of 1 availableZentrum:
1 of 1 available
HPZ: 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! Book a slot here.
Manual: Drillpress

FHK: Alduro BM-14
- up to Ø 16 mm drilling in steel
- 490 - 2510 rpm
Ask a Manager during a Open Hour for a 10 min introduction.
Manual: Drillpress FHK
Hönggerberg:
1 of 1 available
HPZ: 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 a Open Hour for a 10 min introduction.
Manual: Metal Bandsaw
Hönggerberg:
0 of 1 availableZentrum:
1 of 1 available
Holzkraft Bandsaw
- For cutting wood, plastics and foam
- Max height of parts 20cm
Ask a Manager during a Open Hour for a 10 min introduction.
Manual: Bandsaw
Hönggerberg:
1 of 1 availableZentrum:
1 of 1 available
Ask a Manager during a Open Hour for a 10 min introduction.
Manual: Miter Saw

Big belt sander for sanding down wood
Ask a Manager during a Open Hour for a 10 min introduction.
Manual: Belt Sander
Hönggerberg:
1 of 1 availableHönggerberg:
1 of 1 available
HPZ: ZB2520HL
For SMD soldering
Ask a Manager during a Open Hour for a 10 min introduction.
Manual: Reflow Oven

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 a Open Hour if you have questions how to use it.
Hönggerberg:
1 of 1 availableZentrum:
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
30 min introduction required! Book a slot here.
Manual: Cutting Plotter

Textile Printing Press to transfer textile foil onto your fabric.
- Working Area 38x38 cm
Ask a Manager during a Open Hour for a 5 min introduction.
Manual: Printing Press
Hönggerberg:
1 of 1 availableZentrum:
1 of 1 available
Elna Expressive 830
- Computer controlled
- Max embroiding area 200 x 280 mm
- Mono or Multichromatic designs
30 min introduction required! Book a slot here.
Manual: Embroidery Machine
Hönggerberg:
1 of 1 available
HPZ: Pfaff 1183
Straight sticht only but through thick materials and very fast.
30 min introduction required! Book a slot here.
Manual: Sewing Station
Hönggerberg:
1 of 1 availableZentrum:
1 of 1 available
Overlocker Bernina L460
Cut, sew and finish in one step. Three main stitches available.
10 minutes introduction required. Ask a makerspace manager during the Open Hours.
Manual: Bernina L460

Bernina B485
Modern sewing machine with many different stitches.
30 min introduction required! Book a slot here.
Manual: Bernina B485
Hönggerberg:
1 of 1 availableZentrum:
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 a Open Hour for a 15 min introduction.
Manual: FormBox

- Cordless screwdriver
- Power sander
- Jigsaw
- Dremel tool
- Drilling machine
- Small circular saw
- Multi Cutter

- Screwdrivers Wrenches
- Pliers
- Hammer
- Saws
- Sanding tools
- Measuring tools
- Cutting instruments

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.
Other
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.
The general rules and procedures of the Makerspace.
A general introduction to the Makerspace.