IMPORTANT NOTE
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Mission
The hands-on knowledge imparted in the iLabs enhances student success with both academic coursework and extracurricular projects. And it gives our graduates a clear advantage in entering the workplace as well-rounded, technically savvy engineers. In addition, iLabs staff support the work of MIME faculty and others across campus by designing and fabricating parts and components needed for teaching and research.
Register for Qualification Training
iLabs is available to any student who is a member of the College of Engineering (COE). To gain access to iLabs spaces, students must complete a series of qualifications to ensure proper training.
Completion of Orientation and Shop Basics is required for ALL subsequent qualifications.
To register for the new, entirely online Shop Basics please contact iLabs.Shop@oregonstate.edu to be added to the Canvas page.
Training Schedule
There are a variety of research projects in progress year-round in COE. The iLabs provides a place for students to explore the many aspects of research, including design, machining, and final assembly. With our skilled staff, outstanding training courses, and excellent equipment, we are able to produce parts that meet or exceed the high level of precision demanded by research.
From pre-engineering to graduate level, COE students utilize iLabs facilities and expertise for completing course assignments, capstone design projects, research activities, and more. Such efforts may involve a variety of manufacturing techniques including welding, machining, CNC machining, rapid prototyping, and sheet metal work.
Reserve Space
The Innovation Labs (iLabs) offer a range of work and storage spaces designed to support various projects and activities.
Eligibility for Reservation
- COE Capstone Projects: Students or teams working on capstone projects within the College of Engineering (COE) are eligible to reserve space.
- COE Clubs: Officially recognized clubs within the COE can reserve space for their meetings, projects, or events.
- COE Instructional Activities: Faculty and staff conducting instructional activities or workshops under the COE can reserve space for these purposes.
Access the PDF Form for Reservation
To make a reservation request for the iLabs space, please complete the Space Reservation Form. The full, fillable document with instructions can be found here:
Space Reservation Form with Instructions
Send Completed Forms and Questions
Once you have filled out the PDF form, please send it to iLabs.Shop@oregonstate.edu for review. This email can also be used for any questions or additional information you might need regarding the reservation process.
Storage Facilities
- Standard Storage: The majority of the storage available in iLabs consists of plastic totes. The dimensions of these totes are 24 inches in length, 18 inches in width, and 15.4 inches in height.
- Limited Large-Size Storage: For projects that cannot be accommodated within the standard plastic totes, a limited number of larger storage spaces are available. These are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis or based on specific project requirements.
Request Prototyping
Need something made?
The iLabs uses a variety of CAD/CAM software tools, including Fusion 360, Autodesk, and EdgeCam, for solid modeling and computer-aided manufacturing.
Projects completed in iLabs range from undergraduate course assignments to faculty research tools. Items may be fabricated from a variety of materials including plastics, composites, ceramics, and metals.
If you are interested in having iLabs manufacture parts, assemblies, or other items, please contact iLabs.Shop@oregonstate.edu to start a quote.
Reserve Equipment
To ensure machine availability, all shop usage requires booking an appointment prior to coming in to work on your project.
For a full list of reservable iLabs equipment, please visit our RELMS page.
Equipment Qualifications
iLabs is home to a wide variety of both foundational and advanced manufacturing equipment, supported by our expert staff. Our primary mission is to ensure students have access to trainings and equipment intended to ensure academic success and development of fundamental concepts and intuition around manufacturing processes likely to be encountered over the course of their careers.
Access to facilities and equipment is managed through our internal qualification system, generally consisting of an informational overview leading up to an in-person training, followed by completion of a practical project designed to demonstrate sufficient comprehension of the training content. Certain trainings may require one or more prerequisite trainings, the full Qualification Tree for which can be accessed by clicking the button below.
For a more detailed listing of available qualifications, or to see the list of qualifications currently under development, please refer to the relevant button below.
Manufacturing Processes
Find details of various manufacturing processes – for the lathe, mills, and saws – that we offer through iLabs.