Model and Prototype Laboratory
3Dmodels and prototypes, including interactive ones, and project components.
The Models and Prototypes Laboratory is a facility equipped for creating physical models and prototypes for design and architecture studies.
The official website of the Laboratory is https://site.unibo.it/damakerslab/it.
The purpose of the laboratory is to combine traditional craftsmanship with the latest prototyping technologies: while advanced techniques are valuable, they are not always sufficient to address the complex realities in which designers must operate.
Within the field of research, the laboratory's activities develop – within the operational parameters and limitations of prototyping machines – in relation to various types of projects, the required level of descriptive detail, transformation processes, software transfer, and drawing file formats.
Address
Bologna, via Saragozza, 8; ground floor
Accessible spaces
16 stations for coworking / assembling
4 stations for printer FDM
2 stations for resin-based 3D printer
1 station laser cutter
Equipment/tools
TECHNICAL ASSEMBLY AREA
No. 2 Toolboxes with various common hand tools (screwdrivers, pliers, hammer, wrenches, etc.)
No. 2 Proxxon hot wire cutting machines
No. 2 Jigsaws for light wood
No. 1 Motorized rotary sanding disc
No. 2 Hot glue guns
No. 2 Cordless drill/drivers (DeWalt – with accessories)
Simple tools (e.g. utility knives, files, squares, rulers, scissors, etc.)
RAPID PROTOTYPING
Self-use (under the supervision of a technical staff member)
no. 2 Printer 3D Creality CR-10 Smart
no. 2 Printer 3D Creality Stampante 3D Creality Ender 5 Pro
no. 1 Printer 3D a resina Creality HALOT-ONE CL-60
no. 1 Printer 3D a resina Anycubic Photon Mono X
no. 1 washing station Anycubic Wash and Cure Plus
no. 1 Thermoforming machine FLOW A3 DESK
Technician-mediated use for research purposes (thesis work, research fellows, researchers, PhD students)
no.1 Printer RAISED 3D Pro2
no. 1 Printer 3D FDM delta - WASP 4070
n. 1 Lasercutter Cielle model LASERVLS6.60 + cair compressor NEW WHISPER VX 254
WOODWORKING
Free use (with technical supervisor)
no. 1 Drill-Mill Column Machine with MICROMOT 50/EF (KT 150 cross table + BFB 2000 Proxxon support)
no. 1 Proxxon DSH Scroll Saw
no. 1 Proxxon TG 250/E Grinder
no. 1 Proxxon BFW 40/E Router Motor
Technician-mediated use for research purposes (thesis work, research fellows, researchers, PhD students)
no. 1 Klic-N-Kut MAXX 24-inch Cutting Plotter
no. 1 Holzstar DB 450 Bench Lathe
no. 1 FERVI Belt Sander
no. 1 FERVI Pillar Drill
no. 1 Hammer N3800 Table Saw + Felder RL125 Dust Extracto
ELECTRONICS
no. 1 Soldering Station (coming soon)
no. 12 Electronic Prototyping Kits with Elegoo Uno R3 board, USB cable, and sensors
no. 12 Arduino Nano 33 IoT
no. 2 Arduino Opla Kits (with Arduino MRK 1010 Wifi board)
Various cables and tools
MATERIALS
The laboratories do not provide the purchase or storage of materials for model construction. Students are responsible for purchasing the materials most suitable for their project. They may consult with instructors and the Technical Manager regarding the choice of materials.
Recycling and reuse: In agreement with the laboratory's Technical Surpervisor, waste materials produced during processing may be set aside and made available for other students. The Technical Supervisor will assess the potential reuse of certain electronic components.
Access mode
To reserve the use of the spaces, please contact Luca Barbieri via email at luca.barbieri17@unibo.it .
Safety
To access all laboratory spaces, the minimum required safety level is the completion of Module 1 and Module 2, which can be taken online (valid for 5 years).
All information is available in the "Health and Safety" section of the University portal: https://www.unibo.it/en/services-and-opportunities/health-and-assistance/health-and-safety/health-and-safety-in-study-and-internship-areas
Information for Professors
Faculty members wishing to use the laboratories for educational purposes must contact the Technical Supervisor to arrange access and the procedures for model creation prior to the start of the course.
Laboratory opening hours
Opening hours
9.30 am – 1 pm
2 pm – 17 pm
Type of activity
Teaching, research, creation of three-dimensional models and prototypes,
Project head
Technical Supervisor
Luca Barbieri