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-The CNSI Innovation Workshop is comprised of the **3430 Elings Lab** and the **2442 Elings Lab**. The 3430 Elings Lab is used primarily by researchers building microfluidic devices, while the 2442 Elings Lab 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 =====
-/18/24 \\
+/11/2025 \\
-All issues with the laser cutter have now been resolved. If you change any of the default settings in Corel Draw or Job Control, please make sure to change them back after use.
+As some of you may know, we recently installed a **new laser cutter.** It's much more powerful than the Trotec, with a larger bed as well.
+This means it can cut a much wider range of materials. You can learn more about the new laser cutter [[thunderlaser_nova35 | here]]
-/18/24 \\
-The laser cutter is currently **not able to engrave**. If you are going to use the machine, please stick to cutting only. Please bear with us while we try and fix this issue!
+We are currently phasing out the old Trotec. If you need to laser cut, please request training on the new laser cutter asap. **The Trotec will no longer be available for regular use.** You can find the training request form below the announcements.
-/16/24 \\
-The **Bambu X1C is back in service**
+/13/2025 \\
-/12/24 \\
+**The CrystalMark is currently down.** We are waiting for some replacement parts before we continue troubleshooting. The tool has also been moved to the back of the room, to make space for a new laser cutter.
-The **Bambu X1C is currently out of service** due to printing issues. We are looking into the issue and hoping to get it up and running as soon as possible.
+Update from 2/11/25 - still no luck. We've troubleshot the tool quite a bit and are taking a break for now to focus on other lab tasks. If you are deeply concerned with the status of the CrystalMark, please contact the lab manager.
-/3/24 \\
-The **lab manager will be out from 9/5 - 9/23** for an Engineers Without Borders project in Panama. New User Orientations will be on hold until he returns. For tools training, such as laser cutters and 3D printers, please fill out the Training Request Form as usual, and lab staff will reach out with training times.
+/05/2024 __**\\ Winter Mega Announcement**__ \\ \\
+There will be **no training offered from 12/20/24 through 01/06/25.** Additionally, training will be extremely limited from 12/9/24 through 12/20/24 due to limited Workshop Wizard availability.
+Elings Hall will be closed to those without swipe access from 12/20 through 01/06. During this time, there will be **intermittent DI Water and Exhaust work, preventing safe use of the fume hoods.** Please take this time for vacation, data analysis, or other activities that do not require lab use.
-/28/24 \\
+**We are currently experiencing some waterjet issues.** The pinch valve that controls abrasive flow is cracked. We are working on a fix, but it may require some replacement parts. **ETA for new parts is Tuesday 12/17**
-Today we begin moving our machine tools into 2442 and saying our final goodbyes to 2448. Please do not plan around using the machine tools for the remainder of this week -- there will be a lot of commotion as we reorganize and clean.
+Happy holidays and see you next year!! ⭐🌲⛄
-/06/24 \\
-This summer, **the Innovation Workshop is moving to Elings 3430.** For more information, {{announcements:iw_merge_memo.pdf |please see this memo.}}
-In other news, we finally received a cartridge of **FormLabs Silicone 40A resin.** Please reach out to me if you are interested in using it for your research. It's about double the cost of other FormLabs resins, but has an unparalleled combination of softness & temperature resistance.
-/04/24 \\
-**The Innovation Workshop and Microfluidics Lab have been merged into one FBS facility.** Please ensure that you are working inside the new facility, appropriately named "Innovation Workshop & Microfluidics Lab". Let us know if you have any questions or notice anything missing.
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 __Workshop Wizards__
-Yanis: yanis@ucsb.edu (Out until Fall 2024)
+Yanis: yanis@ucsb.edu
-Rachel: rylin@ucsb.edu (Out until Fall 2024)
+Rachel: rylin@ucsb.edu
-Colin: ckwok520@ucsb.edu (Out until Fall 2024)
+Colin: ckwok520@ucsb.edu
-Jason: jwei@ucsb.edu (Out until Fall 2024)
+Jason: jwei@ucsb.edu
 Remy: remywong@ucsb.edu
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 Grace : grace_zhang@ucsb.edu
-Flynn: flynnirvine@ucsb.edu
+Flynn: flynnirvine@ucsb.edu (In Edinburgh until Winter quarter)
 __Feedback__