Equipment

We have many types of tools and equipment that are available to use. Some pieces of equipment require you to be supervised or may only be used while assisted by an approved person. Details of health and safety ratings for the different items can be found at TAP lab.

Laser cutter and engraver

Model: Trotec Speedy 300

  • 80W CO2
  • Bed size: 726 x 432 mm
  • Rotary attachment

Start making:

Trotec speedy 300 laser cutter

3D Printers

Model: Ultimaker 2+ (x2)

  • Build volume: 223 x 223 x 205 mm
  • Fused filament fabrication (FFF)
  • For use with PLA

Start making:

Ultimaker 2+ 3D printer

Embroidery machine

Model: Ricoma RCM-1501TC

  • 15 Thread
  • Cap attachment
  • Maximum embroidery area: 520 x 360 mm
Ultimaker 2+ 3D printer

Vinyl cutter

Model: Roland CAMM-1 GS-24

  • Vinyl width: 584mm

Related items:

  • Standard heat press
  • Cap heat press
Roland vinyl cutter

Sewing machines

  • 3 x standard sewing machines
  • 4 Thread overlocker
  • 3 Thread overlocker
  • Embroidery machine (see photo above)

Computers

  • Gigabit WiFi
  • 2x Windows 10 PC’s
  • 1x Ubuntu PC
  • 15 Windows Laptops

Soldering Station

  • Soldering Iron
  • Fume extraction
  • Bench-top Power Supply
  • Oscilloscope
  • Heat gun

Robots

mBots(x10)

  • Entry-level educational robot kit
  • Light Sensor, Button, IR Receiver, Ultrasonic Sensor, Line Follower Sensor
  • Buzzer, RGB LED ×2, IR Transmitter, Motor ×2
  • Compatible with Makeblock DIY Platform and other building bricks
  • 190×130×130mm (L×W×H) assembled

And more…

We have lots more tools and resources that people are able to make use of. You can view our comprehensive list or contact us if you have any questions.