Rapid Prototyping Services

Rapid Prototyping Services at Johnson County Library MakerSpace

Bring your ideas from concept to creation with rapid prototyping services at the Johnson County Library MakerSpace. Whether you are developing a product prototype, testing a design, creating custom artwork, or exploring a new technology, our tools and equipment help you quickly transform digital concepts into physical objects.

Our MakerSpace provides access to advanced fabrication equipment, digital design tools, and hands-on resources for creators, students, entrepreneurs, hobbyists, and makers of all experience levels.

3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing

Create functional prototypes, models, replacement parts, and creative designs with our 3D printing resources.

• Filament 3D Printing: Reserve one of our two filament 3D printers to turn your digital designs into durable physical objects.
• 3D Resin Printing: Produce highly detailed prototypes, miniatures, and intricate designs using light-reactive resin technology.

Laser Cutting and Digital Fabrication

Explore digital fabrication and learn how vector-based design can be used to create precise cuts, engravings, and custom projects.

• Laser Cutting and Engraving: Create detailed designs in wood, acrylic, and other compatible materials while developing digital fabrication skills.
• X-Carve Pro CNC Router: Cut and engrave wood, plastics, and some soft metals for larger-scale fabrication projects.

Custom Design and Creative Production

The MakerSpace includes tools for creating personalized products, artwork, apparel, and media projects.

• Vinyl Cutter and Heat Press: Design custom decals, stickers, signs, apparel graphics, and heat-transfer projects.
• Embroidery Machine: Transform digital designs into stitched artwork using our Baby Lock Flare embroidery machine.
• Risograph Printing: Create vibrant prints with specialized duplicating technology and unique print qualities. Bring your paper and designs to get started.

Electronics Prototyping and Innovation

Build, repair, and experiment with electronics projects using MakerSpace tools and equipment.

• Create prototypes through wiring, soldering, and electronic assembly.
• Program and experiment with platforms such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Micro:bit, and Circuit Playground Express.
• Develop skills in coding, hardware design, and creative technology.

Digital Design, Software, and Media Creation

Use our MakerSpace computers equipped with software for designing in 2D and 3D, editing video and audio, creating graphics, and preparing files for fabrication equipment.

Sewing and Textile Fabrication

Create, modify, and finish textile projects with professional sewing resources.

• Sewing Machines: Work on projects for beginners and experienced sewists with access to spacious work areas, large tables, and natural light.
• Serger: Finish garments and sewing projects with professional-style edges and seams.

Additional Maker Tools and Equipment

The MakerSpace also provides a variety of tools to support building, finishing, repairing, and refining projects.

• Paper cutters and rotary trimmers
• Guillotine trimmer
• Shaper Trace
• Heat gun
• Orbit sander
• Oscillating saw
• Air compressor
• Hot glue guns
• Cutting mats
• Exacto and utility knives
• Iron and ironing pad
• LED magnifying lamp
• Sandpaper and files
• Transfer tape
• Pliers, tweezers, wrenches, and screwdrivers
• Drills with various bits
• Calipers, rulers, measuring tapes, and clamps

Prototype, Create, and Learn at MakerSpace

The Johnson County Library MakerSpace gives the community access to the tools and technology needed for rapid prototyping, creative exploration, and hands-on learning. From a first idea to a finished prototype, makers can design, test, refine, and build projects with support from experienced staff and a collaborative maker community.