# ProtoLAB ## ProtoLAB - [ProtoLAB](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/protolab.md): Swinburne University of Technology - [Prototyping Guide](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/protolab/prototyping-guide.md) - [Contact Us](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/contact-us.md) - [Staff](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/staff.md): ProtoLAB Technicians - [Access](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/access.md): How to access our space and equipment. - [Equipment](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/equipment.md): An overview of our equipment and how to access it. - [Robotics](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/equipment/robotics.md) - [Subtractive Manufacturing](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/equipment/subtractive-manufacturing.md) - [Laser Cutting Induction](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/equipment/subtractive-manufacturing/laser-cutting-induction.md): Pass the induction to gain access to the ProtoLAB laser cutters. - [Additive Manufacturing](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/equipment/additive-manufacturing.md) - [FDM 3D Printing Induction](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/equipment/additive-manufacturing/fdm-3d-printing-induction.md): Pass the FDM 3D Printing Induction to gain access to the FDM 3D printers. - [Foam Sculpting](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/equipment/foam-sculpting.md) - [Hot Wire Foam Cutting Induction](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/equipment/foam-sculpting/hot-wire-foam-cutting-induction.md): Pass the induction to use to the hot wire foam cutters. - [Clay Sculpting](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/equipment/clay-sculpting.md) - [Wood Working](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/equipment/wood-working.md) - [Band Saw Induction](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/equipment/wood-working/band-saw-induction.md) - [Mitre Saw Induction](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/equipment/wood-working/mitre-saw-induction.md) - [Drill Press Induction](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/equipment/wood-working/drill-press-induction.md) - [Metal Working](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/equipment/metal-working.md) - [Moulding & Casting](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/equipment/moulding-and-casting.md) - [Sewing & Textiles](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/equipment/sewing-and-textiles.md) - [Electronics](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/equipment/electronics.md) - [Spray Painting](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/equipment/spray-painting.md) - [2D Print Media](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/equipment/2d-print-media.md) - [Photography](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/equipment/photography.md) - [Techniques](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/techniques.md) - [Design Process](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/techniques/design-process.md) - [Craft Knife](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/techniques/craft-knife.md) - [Paper & Cardboard](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/techniques/paper-and-cardboard.md) - [Paper](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/techniques/paper-and-cardboard/paper.md) - [Cardboard](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/techniques/paper-and-cardboard/cardboard.md) - [Foamcore](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/techniques/paper-and-cardboard/foamcore.md) - [Contour Site Models](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/techniques/contour-site-models.md) - [Joinery](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/techniques/joinery.md) - [Adhesives](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/techniques/adhesives.md) - [Foam Sculpting](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/techniques/foam-sculpting.md) - [Additive Manufacturing](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/techniques/additive-manufacturing.md) - [Moulding & Casting](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/techniques/moulding-and-casting.md) - [Electronics](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/techniques/electronics.md) - [Risograph Printing](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/techniques/risograph-printing.md) - [Book Binding](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/techniques/book-binding.md) - [Photography](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/techniques/photography.md) - [Resources](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/resources.md) - [Recommended Toolkit](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/resources/recommended-toolkit.md): for design students to purchase - [Where to Source Materials](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/resources/where-to-source-materials.md): Some suggested material/part suppliers, apart from the go-to Bunnings, eBay, facebook marketplace, the supermarket - [Recommended Fabricators](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/resources/recommended-fabricators.md): Where to go if you need parts professionally made outside of the ProtoLAB. - [Hardware](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/resources/hardware.md) - [Software](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/resources/software.md) - [Services](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/services.md) - [Book a Technician](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/services/book-a-technician.md) - [Job Submission](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/services/job-submission.md) - [Equipment Bookings](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/services/equipment-bookings.md) - [Custom Builds](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/services/custom-builds.md): Commission projects for clients - [Events](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/services/events.md) - [FAQ](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/faq.md) - [Prescription Safety Glasses](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/faq/prescription-safety-glasses.md): If you normally wear glasses and would like to wear prescription polycarbonate glasses in the ProtoLAB (rather than overglasses), you must complete this form. - [For Tutors](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/for-tutors.md): How to arrange access to our resources for your class - [MiniLAB](https://protolab.gitbook.io/protolab/minilab.md): A satellite space for prototyping in the Advanced Manufacturing & Design Centre (AMDC 504). --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. 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