Digital Fabrication

Digital fabrication

Digital fabrication technologies help students learn new techniques and fabrication approaches that can open new doors for 2D & 3D processes.


The Department of Art and Art History offers a number of digital fabrication tools including seven 3D printers, 3D scanning, a 5鈥檟5鈥 CNC router, CNC plasma cutter, two laser cutters, 24鈥 vinyl cutter, and VR headset. In order to access these resources, students must be currently enrolled in an AAH class, working on coursework, and (for laser cutter/CNC router use) make an appointment online. Most of these tools reside in our Digital Fabrication Lab, room 279 on the second floor of the VAC. To see the Digital Fabrication Lab hours, or schedule a laser appointment, click the links below. If time is not available on one laser, be sure to check the other鈥檚 availability, but do not book both at the same time or both your appointments will be canceled.


CNC Router Sign-up:听Contact Evan Blackstock听evan.blackstock@colorado.edu听to make an appointment.

CNC Plasma Cutter:听Located in the Metal shop, this tool is available on a first-come-first-serve basis when the metal shop is open. Please see the metal shop calendar for the most current open hours schedule. If possible, please email听Evan.blackstock@colorado.edu听before coming in so the machine can be prepared.

AAH Digital Fabrication Machinery & Equipment include:

  • Baleigh PT-22 2x2鈥
  • Bambu, Elegoo, & Prusa 3D printers
  • CNC table with Cutmaster A80 Plasma cutter (3/4鈥)
  • CNC router with vacuum table
  • Creality 3D scanner
  • Epilog Fusion 40 75W laser cutter
  • Graphtec vinyl cutter/plotter
  • Oculus 2 VR Headset
  • Soldering & airbrush hood
  • Thermwood Model 40 5x5鈥
  • Trotec Speedy400 120w laser cutter
  • Walk-in spray booth