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Tools & Machines
Here’s a list of the tools, machines and materials available in the Makerspace & Lab. 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. If you visit us during the Support Hours, our Makerspace Instructors will be around to help you with your questions.
NOTE:
To use an advanced machine, you’ll need a Machine Introduction before getting started. Check out the individual machines for more information.
Use of the Life Science Lab and all machines therein requires project onboarding and a general lab safety introduction.
SPH Hönggerberg:
0 of 24 availableSPH Zentrum:
0 of 24 available
Prusa Mk4S 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.
- Material costs: PET is 0.06 CHF/g, PLA is 0.05 CHF/g.
30 min introduction required!
Manual: Prusa FDM 3D Printer
Book a slot below or find more Machine Introductions here.
SPH Hönggerberg:
0 of 1 availableSPH Zentrum:
0 of 1 available
Prusa XL Filament Printer
- Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
- Volume 360 x 360 x 360 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.
Prerequisites:
3D Printer FDM introduction + 15 min introduction required, please ask a Makerspace Instructor during a Support Hour.
Manual: Prusa FDM XL 3D Printer
Book a slot below or find more Machine Introductions here.
SPH Hönggerberg:
0 of 2 availableSPH Zentrum:
0 of 3 available
Prusa SL1/SL1S
- 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!
Manual: Prusa SL1 DLP
Book a slot below or find more Machine Introductions here.
SPH Hönggerberg:
2 of 2 availableSPH Zentrum:
3 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
Book a slot below or find more Machine Introductions here.
Shaper Origin
Cut and engrave wood, foam or plastics with basically free workpiece size.
Currently not available, we are working on a new safety concept for the Introduction.
Manual: Shaper Origin
Metal Studio (CLA):
0 of 1 available
Metal Studio: Protomax
- Work area 300 x 300 mm
- Max thickness 25 mm
- Materials Metal, Carbon Fiber, Plastic, etc.
Currently not available, we are working on a new safety concept for the Introduction.
Manual: Waterjet Cutter
SPH Hönggerberg:
1 of 1 availableSPH Zentrum:
0 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 Makerspace Instructor during a Support Hour for a 10 min introduction.
Manual: Cutting Plotter
SPH Hönggerberg:
0 of 1 availableSPH Zentrum:
1 of 1 available
Elna Expressive 830
- Computer controlled
- Max embroidery area 200 x 200 mm
- Mono or Multichromatic designs
60 min introduction required!
Manual: Embroidery Machine
Book a slot below or find more Machine Introductions here.
SPH Zentrum:
1 of 1 availableEinScan-SP
- Multi-functional 3D scanner
- Min scan volume: 30×30×30 mm
- Max scan volume: 700×700×700 mm
Ask a Makerspace Instructor during a Support Hour for a 30 min introduction required!
Manual: EinScan SP
Skymen cleaning
- To remove dirt, grease, and contaminants from small objects.
- Tank size: 300*150*100mm
Ask a Makerspace Instructor during a Support Hour if you have questions how to use it.
UPDATE: The Metal Studio's tools & machines will be added in July 2026.