Innovation Studio

Industry-engagement and our strong maker culture puts collaboration at the heart of everything we do.

Industry-standard resources

The Innovation Studio is part of AUB's Lab 4 Creative Technologies.

It features state-of-the-art equipment and digital resources, and the latest in digital and physical manufacturing technology.

Explore the facilities and manufacturing tools that the Innovation Studio has to offer below.

We have a range of digital fabrication equipment, including: laser cutters, CNC milling machines, CNC router and SLS additive manufacturing.

We've equipment to 3D print in a variety of materials, including clay, resin, PVA, PLA, onyx, fibreglass, kevlar, and carbon fibre.

We've a range of resources for Virtual Reality, including VR headsets and cameras, and equipment for projection mapping and lighting.

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.

Dedicated rooms for spraying, casting, welding and working with resin, fibreglass, and plaster. Plus a wide variety of workshop tools..

Explore the Innovation Studio

The Innovation Studio operates as a lab for creative technologies, a nucleus for start-ups and enterprises, and an industry engagement hub.

A series of workshops and lectures for industry professionals to develop innovation and creative capabilities.

Take a look at some of our recent collaborative projects with external partners and businesses

AUB and ERDF are making a significant investment in supporting Dorset businesses

There are many ways to work with us – we can give you access to our equipment and expertise

Our Associate Programme offers membership of our Innovation Studio to regional businesses seeking research and development support.

Our Residency Programme offers membership of our Innovation Studio individuals, start-ups and SMEs developing new products or services.