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Innovation Studio
Creative Technologies
Industry-engagement and our strong maker culture puts collaboration at the heart of everything we do.
Creative Technologies
The Innovation Studio operates as a lab for creative industries, featuring state-of-the-art digital and physical manufacturing technologies.
Explore the facilities and manufacturing tools that the Innovation Studio has to offer below.
3D Printing
We've equipment to 3D print both rapid and functional prototypes in a variety of materials, including nylon, carbon fibre, Kevlar, and more.
3D Machining
We've a range of advanced manufacturing machines, including a CNC router and both 3-axis and 5-axis milling machines.
2D cutting and engraving
We've a range of digital fabrication equipment, including laser and waterjet cutters for cutting, marking, and engraving.
Materials library and testing
We have an extensive and regularly updated materials library, including plastics, wood, metals, and ceramics, as well as testing machines.
Virtual Reality
We've a range of resources for Virtual Reality, including VR headsets and cameras, and equipment for projection mapping and lighting.
Digital fashion and printing
In our digital textiles and fashion suite we've a range of printers for both synthetic and natural fabrics, a digital loom and body scanner.