Digital Shop
Prototypes and components just got easier with our 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC router, and CAD station.
ProtoShop
A cutting-edge makerspace dedicated to building ideas into reality, housed at the Veterans Future Lab. Join us to build your scalable prototype
ELIGIBILITY
All are eligible to apply
Pricing
Free to all for a limited time, once accepted
CONTACT US
- Protoshop@nyu.edu
Healthcare prototypes by Hikmah Tech
Veterans Future Lab startup Hikmah Tech used our laser to test of some microfluidics prototyping methods.
Toolkits
Portable toolkits sewn and assembled using the ProtoShop's industrial sewing equipment
3D-Printed Boats
Small, 3D-printed boats made with the ProtoShop's in-house modeling software and 3D printers
Circuit boards by Hacol, Inc.
Hacol, Inc., worked with our CNCs to test fit circuit boards with their enclosure.
Stencils by Paul Fägerskiöld
Artist Paul Fägerskiöld used our laser cutter to make tools for creating his paintings.
Mechatronic device
A stealth-mode startup built a mechatronic device.
Healthcare prototypes by Hikmah Tech
Veterans Future Lab startup Hikmah Tech used our laser to test of some microfluidics prototyping methods.
Toolkits
Portable toolkits sewn and assembled using the ProtoShop's industrial sewing equipment
3D-Printed Boats
Small, 3D-printed boats made with the ProtoShop's in-house modeling software and 3D printers
Circuit boards by Hacol, Inc.
Hacol, Inc., worked with our CNCs to test fit circuit boards with their enclosure.
Stencils by Paul Fägerskiöld
Artist Paul Fägerskiöld used our laser cutter to make tools for creating his paintings.
Mechatronic device
A stealth-mode startup built a mechatronic device.
Capabilities
Woodworking
Prototype furniture, custom signage, and more with our track saw, router table, random-orbit sander, and other wood tools.
Machining & Fabrication
Make chassis, frames, and precision brackets with our machining tools, plus all you need for TIG welding, CNC plasma cutting, heat treating, powder coating, and more.
Softgoods
All you need for prototyping apparel, wearables, tactical backpacks, and more. We’ve got industrial sewing machines, rotary cutters, and everything in between.
PROTOSHOP BENEFITS
Top-Notch Equipment for Innovating
The ProtoShop houses a full suite of state-of-the art tools for projects ranging from iterative prototyping to small-scale manufacturing. A general list of equipment can be found here.
Customized Training for all Tools
Training is required to use the ProtoShop, and we provide training for each tool. Find out more about getting access and expertise here.
Individual Reservations for Equipment
Know you need a certain tool at a certain time? Once you’re trained and in our system, you can book the tool you need ahead of time so you’ll have access to it when you arrive at the ProtoShop.
Limited-Time Free Access & Partner Opportunities
The ProtoShop is currently free to the public for a limited time, and will continue to be a free resource for military veterans, DoD affiliates, their spouses. Discounts are available for our partners and community. Contact us for more information
Expert Advice
Our in-house ProtoShop Manager, Uriel has experience in entrepreneurship, robotics, softgoods, small-scale manufacturing, scalable prototyping, and more. His water filtration startup landed him on Forbes 30 Under 30 social ventures, and he has led R&D efforts for 3 companies with 5 products reaching production.
A Community of Driven Entrepreneurs
Unlike non-curated coworking spaces, the Future Labs sports a community of collaborative, passionate founders with a vested interest in each other's success.
Ideate. Iterate. Innovate.
Contact us
- Email protoshop@nyu.edu
- Follow @futurelabs_protoshop on Instagram
Hours
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10am to 7pm, or by appointment.
Costs
Free for a limited time
Training
Training is required for all users of the ProtoShop. Email protoshop@nyu.edu to schedule a training.
Our Team
Uriel Eisen
ProtoShop Manager
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