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-The CNSI Workshops are comprised of the **Microfluidics Lab in 3430 Elings Hall** and the **Innovation Workshop in 2442 & 2448 Elings Hall**. The Microfluidics Lab is used primarily by researchers building microfluidic devices, while the Innovation Workshop has a broader set of users including students, staff, and faculty who need access to a more traditional makerspace. Follow the links in the sidebar to explore the capability of the labs and to learn how to become a user.
+The CNSI Innovation Workshop is comprised of the **main facilities in Elings 3430** and the **machining hub in Elings 2442**. The Innovation Workshop is used by a wide group of students, staff, and external users in order to reach their fabrication goals. We have 3D Printers, a laser cutter and traditional machine tools in addition to a variety of more specialized tools, such as polymer casting equipment for PDMS microfluidics and our custom CNC glass/silicon cutter.
 This Wiki has information about: becoming a workshop user; safety, reference, and training information for the workshop tools; Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); chemical safety references; and other generally useful reference material for working productively in the CNSI Workshops.
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 ===== Lab Announcements =====
+/16/2026 \\
-/20/23 \\
+The **Bambu H2D is Down**. The hotend cooling fan has gone bad and needs to be replaced. Parts have been ordered but no ETA yet.
-**We are ready to offer training on our [[wazer_waterjet | waterjet cutter]].** We will be limiting class sizes to two users per week, so please only request training if you expect to use the tool within a month or less.
+Most likely, it will not be up until after Spring Break.
-In our experience so far, it's a good tool for cutting materials which are 1/8" (3mm) or less, especially thin materials like sheet metal and carbon fiber. Sign up for training using the Training Request Form linked below.
-/06/23 \\
+/12/26 \\
-We now have a [[https://forms.gle/YvvXqV18izy4TumY6 | Microfluidics Lab & Innovation Workshop Feedback Form!]]
+After a moderate amount of testing and user feedback, **we now only recommend Clear Resin for 3D Printed Microfluidics Molds printed on the Form 4.**
-Please use this form to let us know how we are doing, as well as provide suggestions for potential new tools or procedures.
-/18/23 \\
+While our users had a lot of success with Tough 2k V1 and V1.1 on the Form 3, the new V2 formulation does not work well with PDMS casting.
-**We have redesigned our silanization chamber.** The new chamber features polymer valves and fittings which should not corrode like the stainless steel fittings used in the previous chamber. The silane agent is also stored in a sealed glass container now, so we can easily see when it is running low. Please take a moment to [[vapor_silanation_rig_sop_new | review the new SOP]] before using the tool. Report any issue to the lab manager, and note them in the log book.
+The upside is clear prints on the Form4 have an incredibly smooth finish, even better than the glossy treatment that we developed a couple years ago.
-/11/23 \\
+/10/25 \\
-The Trotec **laser cutter has been restored,** and may now be used again. After a thorough cleaning, we replaced the honeycomb bed and airjet lines. We also performed a few routine test cuts to make sure that the lens and positional accuracy were not affected.
+**Fall Update:** Wizards are back and training is ramping up.
+Over the summer we installed one **Form 4 resin printer**, as well as a new wash and cure station. For those who are trained on the Form 3 printers, feel free to try the Form 4 -- the workflow is nearly identical and up to 10x faster. Once we've used most of our Form 3 consumables, we'll install another Form 4 and retire our Form 3s.
+This year we are launching the Future Makers program - a series of field trips and workshops to inspire young students to want to make things. **The lab will be closed from 9am - 4pm on November 14** for our first field trip. Please do not plan to access the Innovation Workshop during that time.
-/01/23 \\
-Have you ever wondered **which resin printer is best for your application?** Check out our new little study - {{wiki:3dprint:resin_print_resolution_summary.pdf | Resolution Limits and Print Quality for Resin Printers }}, where we compare the resolution limits of our Objet30 and Form3 printers.
-/22/2023 \\
-**Starting April 1st, a reservation will be required for any and all lab use.** Recharge will no longer be tied to door swipes, thus your compliance will be essential for accurate usage tracking and billing. If you are unfamiliar with making reservations in FBS, please see our [[fbs_reservation_information | tutorial]] and contact bdincau@ucsb with any questions or concerns.
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 __Workshop Wizards__
 Yanis: yanis@ucsb.edu
+Colin: ckwok520@ucsb.edu
+Remy: remywong@ucsb.edu
+Kenneth: kennethkho@ucsb.edu
-Rachel: rylin@ucsb.edu
+Elaina: epace@ucsb.edu
-Colin: ckwok520@ucsb.edu
+Grace : grace_zhang@ucsb.edu
-Haley: haleyholcomb@ucsb.edu
+Flynn: flynnirvine@ucsb.edu
-Jason: jwei@ucsb.edu
+Marcos: marcos150@ucsb.edu
+Ava: agraef@ucsb.edu
 __Feedback__