Situated inside MCC’s Rooks|Sarnicola Entrepreneur Institute at 388 Clay St., the Lakeshore Fab Lab is physically connected to MCC’s recently opened Sturrus Technology Center, home to cutting-edge applied technology classrooms and laboratories for automation, robotics, welding, electrical, foundry, alternative energy, engineering and CAD.

INNOVATIVE CAPABILITIES

What can members do at the Lakeshore Fab Lab?

• 3D Printing – Create three-dimensional object of all levels of complexity, from toy dinosaurs to high temp resistant engine prototypes
• Laser Etching – Engrave wood, glass, and plastic. Make award plaques, unique family portraits on wood from regular photos
• Robotics – Learn how to program machines that run today’s modern assembly plants
• Metal Milling – Use a machine for metal working/manufacturing applications
• Large Format Vinyl Printing – Make banners, decals, car wraps, window clings, and stickers
• T-shirt Hot Press – Make custom t-shirts
• Digital Scanning – Create 3D printed copies of objects
• Plasma Water Table Cutting – Cut metal sheets
• Routing – Shape plastic and wood

The Lakeshore Fab Lab, which is sponsored by donations from the Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, the Community Foundation for Muskegon County and the Fremont Area Community Foundation, includes access to the Ann and Richard Kraft Rapid Prototype Center and the Orville and Susan Crain Membership Center.

To learn more about supporting the Lakeshore Fab Lab will monetary or equipment donations, contact the Foundation for MCC at (231) 777-0226.