Maker Space newsletter Feb 2024

NEWSLET TER February 2024

/ ABOUT US The Maker Space is a cutting-edge facility, that provides access to digital fabrication and additive manufacturing tools. It houses a workshop with industrialgrade machinery akin to those on factory floors, facilitating testing and prototyping concepts. Supported by Morson Group, we champion STEM skills to help cultivate practical digital fabrication skills, fostering innovation and production skills both in curriculum and for research projects.

/ GOOD NEWS STORY...

Maker Space Team Testing New BAMBU 3D Printer Technology!

Employing our latest Bambu 3D Printer, the Maker Space Team crafted a full-scale Storm Trooper Helmet—an iconic component of the Star Wars Storm Trooper ensemble! Equipped with an automatic filament changer, the Bambu 3D printer can produce prints in an array of colours. The helmet has proven to be a standout feature at Open Days, while also spotlighting the cutting-edge technologies accessible to our students and staff!

MAKER SPACE MAKERSPACE@SALFORD.AC.UK

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/ Go Beyond Women in STEM Celebration / Wednesday 6th of March, 2024 All SEE female students at every study level are invited!

On the afternoon on Wednesday 6th of March 2024, we will host our first Go Beyond Women in STEM Celebration. This event marks an extension of the Go Beyond mentoring programme, now in its 4th year. The Maker Space team is deeply committed to empowering and championing women in STEM and facilitate networking opportunities with industry professionals, coaching, and mentoring workshops tailored to our female students. Go Beyond offers year-round activities designed to develop skills, forge industry connections, build confidence, and cultivate a supportive STEM community for our students on campus.

We have an exciting line-up of speakers ready to inspire and celebrate with us. Students can meet award-winning female voices like Dr. Shini Somara and our Alumni star, Melissa Ahmed CEng, who will be sharing their stories on making a difference, how to develop superpowers for future careers, and gaining practical insights on securing work experience.

All SEE female students at every level of study are invited to attend. Let's celebrate our diversity, embrace our differences, and highlight the importance of Women in STEM at Salford. Please share with all female students to sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/go-beyond-women-in-stem-celebrationevent-tickets-808863170517

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NEWSLET TER February 2024

/ FREE MAKER SESSIONS FOR STAFF and STUDENTS CHECK OUT UPCOMING WORKSHOPS >>>>>>> https://bit.ly/4bpez9g We operate as an inclusive workshop accessible to all University of Salford staff and students. Whether you're envisioning an art project or invention, we're here to assist you in bringing your ideas to life using the latest technology.

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/ Architectural Design Studio Project Exploring the integration of urban farm systems in the built environment A fantastic outcome from the hydroponic architecture workshop, supporting our first-year architectural masters students and second-year masters students from the Manchester School of Architecture (MSA). The Maker Space was used to craft a modular urban farming system to foster both student learning and community collaboration. Laura Councill and Andy Jenkins attended Maker Sessions in Fusion 360 and received training on the CNC router to fabricate the system.

Students used the component parts made in the Maker Space to assemble four hydroponic modules using a simple isometric drawing. They thoroughly enjoyed the task! Another example of how the Maker Space can be used by staff to enhance student learning! #handonlearning #architecture #prototyping #collaboration #verticalfarming #STEM

If you're unsure of where to begin, reserve a spot in one of our workshops. If there's a specific skill you'd like to learn, reach out to us. We can either tailor a custom workshop for you or provide oneon-one guidance throughout your project.

/ Robotics & Automation Introduces A New Innovative Robotic Gripper / CONTACT US MAKER SPACE SCHOOL OF SCIENCE, ENGEERING AND ENVIRONMENT GROUND FLOOR ROOM 00.12 UNIVERSITY OF SALFORD MANCHESTER M5 4QJ E: MAKERSPACE@SALFORD.AC.UK

Working in collaboration with Dr. Saber Mahboubi and in partnership with the Advanced Machinery and Productivity Institute, the Maker Space helped create a ground-breaking robotic gripper for industrial pick-and-place applications.

This gripper, designed to assess the required hold strength for parts, marks a significant advancement in manufacturing automation.

The collaboration underscores a commitment to advancing technology in the UK's machinery sector. This development promises enhanced efficiency and reliability in manufacturing processes, highlighting the Maker Space's dedication to suport innovation in industrial automation.