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Introduction
Introduction
Tools are amazing. They are the innovation and product of human inginuity and they empower us to shape the world around us. At Lindblom, we are very fortunate to have multiple prototyping labs equipped with a variety of tools and equipment designed to help innovators create and test their prototypes. The types of tools typically found in a prototyping lab can be categorized as follows:
Design and Development Software
Design and Development Software
CAD Software: Computer-Aided Design software for creating detailed 3D models.
CAM Software: Computer-Aided Manufacturing software for programming CNC machines.
Simulation Software: For testing and analyzing prototypes in a virtual environment.
Safety Equipment
Safety Equipment
Safety Glasses and Gloves: For protecting eyes and hands.
Fume Extractors: To remove harmful fumes produced during soldering or laser cutting.
First Aid Kits: For immediate medical attention in case of minor injuries.
Hand Tools
Hand Tools
Screwdrivers, Pliers, and Wrenches: Basic tools for assembling and disassembling parts.
Cutting Tools: Knives, scissors, and saws for manual cutting of materials.
Measuring Tools: Rulers, calipers, and measuring tapes for precise measurements.
Mechanical and Assembly Tools
Mechanical and Assembly Tools
Drill Presses: For making precise holes in materials.
Band Saws and Table Saws: For cutting larger pieces of wood or metal.
Grinders and Sanders: For shaping and finishing materials.
Digital Fabrication Tools
Digital Fabrication Tools
3D Printers: Used for creating three-dimensional objects from digital models by layering material.
Laser Cutters: Used for cutting and engraving materials like wood, acrylic, and certain metals.
CNC Machines: Computer Numerical Control machines for precise cutting, milling, drilling, and machining of materials.
Vinyl Cutters: Used for cutting designs and shapes from sheets of vinyl.
Electronics and Circuitry Tools
Electronics and Circuitry Tools
Soldering Stations: For assembling and repairing electronic components.
Multimeters: For measuring voltage, current, and resistance.
Oscilloscopes: For observing the varying signal voltages.
Power Supplies: For providing different voltage levels required for testing electronic circuits.
Arduino/Raspberry Pi Kits: Microcontroller and microprocessor kits for developing electronic prototypes.
Workspace and Storage
Workspace and Storage
Workbenches: Sturdy tables for assembling and working on prototypes.
Tool Storage Units: Cabinets and drawers for organizing tools.
Material Storage: Shelves and bins for storing raw materials.
Collaboration and Presentation Tools
Collaboration and Presentation Tools
Whiteboards and Pinboards: For brainstorming and planning.
Projectors and Monitors: For presenting designs and concepts.
Collaboration Software: Tools for team communication and project management.
These tools collectively provide the necessary resources to turn an idea into a functional prototype, allowing for iterative testing, modification, and refinement. To find out more about different amazing labs here are some fun videos that will get you thinking about how to setup and organize a lab while also developing an understanding of the different applications for the tools being used.
STUFF MADE HERE
STUFF MADE HERE
Welcome to my shop. Today we'll be designing and building nine different ball bearing launching catapults. Why? Other than being a lot of fun, the catapults are the perfect vehicle to show you all of my major tools, how they work, and why I have them. I had fun making these, I hope you enjoy them too.
Tour of Adam Savage's Shop (2014)
Tour of Adam Savage's Shop (2014)
Somewhere in San Francisco is a hidden workshop of wonder. A place where iconic characters, creatures, and props from cult favorite movies are pulled from the screen into reality. Adam Savage's Cave is the Mythbusters host's personal sanctum, the place he goes not only to build his painstaking creations but where he displays a lifetime's collection of oddities, eclectic memorabilia, and film props. It's the well that's at once the source of Adam's inspiration and a reflection of his obsessions. And Tested.com is pleased to invite you in for an exclusive tour of Adam Savage's workshop.
Plus, Adam's shop is now on Google Street View! See if you can find the secret location, through a sewer manhole cover somewhere in San Francisco...
Tour of mHUB Chicago: An AMAZING Facility for Manufacturing Entrepreneurs!
Tour of mHUB Chicago: An AMAZING Facility for Manufacturing Entrepreneurs!
mHUB, Chicago, IL! If you're looking for a place that has it all, look no further. MHub is an epicenter for all things manufacturing AND entrepreneurship. Don't know how to make a part? They can teach you! Not sure about product requirements and laws? They've got experts to guide you. Here, you can turn your concept into a successful business venture! Make sure you're there in time to catch the RedBull.....
MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms
MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms
At MIT's Center for Bits and Atoms, Adam gets a glimpse into the future of making. He starts out his tour with some amazing nano-technologies, including a machine that can see the hairs on the hairs of a baby spider. Welcome to your new robot overlords!
This series and tour is made possible by The Fab Foundation
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