N52 Fabrication Shop
The N52 fabrication shop is home to a number of undergraduate classes focusing on design across multiple majors, the DesignPlus Learning Community, and the greater MIT community. Our shop has a wide variety of equipment to accommodate projects across disciplines, types of materials, and working both traditionally and digitally.
What's in the shop?
- Basic hand tools
- Soldering stations
- FDM 3D printing
- SLS 3D printing
- SLA 3D printing
- Bandsaws
- Sanders
- Laser cutters
- Milling machines
- Vinyl cutting
- Sewing machines
- Embroidery machines
Practical Information
Who can use the N52 Shops?
The N52 MAD fabrication shop is open to the MIT community (students, faculty, and staff) after completing a general orientation.
Orientation Workshop
Where are you located?
We are located on the 3rd floor of Building N52.
What are your hours?
Our operating hours can be found on this calendar. Students taking classes in the MIT MAD space and members of the DesignPlus First-Year Learning Community have 24/7 access.
How do I get access?
Sign up for a general orientation. Specific machines require additional training.
Do you provide materials?
We have some scrap materials, but users should generally plan to bring their own materials.
For all other questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected].