Fab Lab Stoughton – Makerspace and Digital Fabrication Lab in Wisconsin

Fab Lab Stoughton is a digital fabrication lab and makerspace located at Stoughton High School in Stoughton, Wisconsin. Built during the 2012-2013 school year and opened to students in fall 2013, the Fab Lab provides hands-on access to modern fabrication equipment for students and members of the community.

Fab Lab Stoughton offers courses for students in grades 9-12, Summer School classes for middle-level students, and workshops for community members interested in digital fabrication, design, engineering and making.

Laser Cutting and Engraving with Epilog Laser Machines

Fab Lab Stoughton provides access to Epilog laser cutting and engraving equipment, with tutorials covering the Epilog Laser Mini, Epilog Laser Helix, Epilog Laser Third Axis and Epilog Laser Fusion M2.

Laser cutting and engraving can be used for prototypes, signs, models, personalized designs, educational projects and other digital fabrication applications.

MakerBot 3D Printing and Rapid Prototyping

Learn 3D printing and rapid prototyping using MakerBot equipment, including the MakerBot Replicator 2 and 5th Generation Replicator.

Students and makers can transform digital 3D models into physical objects for prototypes, engineering projects, educational models and custom parts.

Roland Vinyl Cutting

Fab Lab Stoughton offers Roland vinyl cutting for creating custom graphics, lettering, decals, signs and other precision-cut designs.

Users can learn how to prepare digital artwork and convert their designs into physical vinyl projects using computer-controlled cutting equipment.

Roland CNC Milling Machine

Explore Roland CNC milling and desktop machining for precision fabrication, prototyping and model making. CNC milling allows digital designs to be transformed into accurately machined physical components.

This technology provides hands-on experience with subtractive manufacturing, CNC machining and digital prototyping.

ShopBot CNC Cutting and VCarve

Fab Lab Stoughton provides opportunities to work with ShopBot CNC equipment and VCarve software for computer-controlled cutting and fabrication.

ShopBot CNC technology can be used to turn digital designs into larger physical components, patterns, prototypes and fabrication projects while teaching practical CNC design and manufacturing skills.

Plasma Cutting and Digital Metal Fabrication

Students and makers can also learn about plasma cutting and computer-controlled metal fabrication. Plasma cutting provides another approach to digital manufacturing and expands the range of fabrication techniques available in the Fab Lab.

Electronics and Maker Projects

Fab Lab Stoughton supports electronics, engineering and maker projects, allowing participants to combine electronic components with parts created using 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines and other fabrication equipment.

Digital Fabrication Workshops in Stoughton, Wisconsin

Community workshops provide opportunities to learn practical skills using technologies such as:

• Epilog laser cutting and engraving
• MakerBot 3D printing
• Roland vinyl cutting
• Roland CNC milling
• ShopBot CNC cutting with VCarve
• Plasma cutting
• Electronics and maker technologies

STEM, Engineering and Manufacturing Education

Fab Lab Stoughton combines STEM education, engineering, digital design and hands-on manufacturing in one learning environment. Students can gain experience with technologies and workflows used to move from an initial idea to a digital design and finally to a physical object.

Programs are available for high school students, middle-level Summer School students and community members interested in developing practical fabrication and technology skills.

Learn Digital Fabrication in Stoughton, WI

Located at Stoughton High School in Stoughton, Wisconsin, Fab Lab Stoughton provides access to digital fabrication equipment, educational programs and community workshops.

Explore laser cutting, 3D printing, vinyl cutting, CNC milling, ShopBot CNC machining, plasma cutting and electronics while developing practical skills in prototyping, design, engineering and digital manufacturing.