Equipment
EQUIPMENT
The Charlotte Super Fab Lab (SFL) is a rapid prototyping and advanced manufacturing facility built to take ideas from concept to functional hardware. Our equipment spans digital fabrication and traditional shop capabilities, supporting workflows like CAD/CAM, iterative prototyping, and low-volume fabrication, so students can build class projects and portfolios, faculty and staff can accelerate research and instructional labs, and industry partners can explore feasibility, process development, and workforce engagement. Whether you’re cutting, printing, machining, scanning, assembling, or testing, the SFL’s technical toolkit is designed to help you move fast while maintaining safety, repeatability, and professional-quality results.
Super Fab Lab Areas:
Click on each dropdown below to learn about each space within the Super Fab Lab.
Machine Shop
The Charlotte Super Fab Lab’s machine shop provides the tools needed for high-precision machining and fabrication. Our equipment includes CNC mills, a waterjet cutter, lathe, and other essential machines for working with metal.
Additive Manufacturing
At the Charlotte Super Fab Lab, we offer a diverse range of additive manufacturing capabilities, featuring FDM, SLA, and SLS 3D printing technologies. Our lab is equipped with a variety of high-quality 3D printers to meet diverse project needs.
Textiles
The Charlotte Super Fab Lab’s textile area opens up endless possibilities for digital fabrication. The lab is equipped with the tools you need for precise cutting, embroidery, and versatile inkjet printing.
Electronics Area
The Charlotte Super Fab Lab’s electronics workbench supports the full cycle of electronic prototyping and testing. The area includes PCB mills, soldering stations, and a full range of electronic testing equipment.
Laser Area
We house two different laser cutting technologies. Click the images below to learn more about each one.
Wood Shop
