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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 =====
+/11/25 \\
-/20/23 \\
+**Summer Update:** There will be minimal Wizard support this summer at the Innovation Workshop. If you submit jobs, expect them to be performed by the lab manager.
-**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.
+Additionally, we cannot offer CNC machining services at the moment due to staff shortage. However, the lab manager may be able to take on CNC work starting in July.
-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 \\
+/08/25 \\
+The lab manager has returned from vacation and is preparing next week's training schedule. There are currently about 30 outstanding requests and we will do our best to accommodate everyone asap.
-We now have a [[https://forms.gle/YvvXqV18izy4TumY6 | Microfluidics Lab & Innovation Workshop Feedback Form!]]
+If you posted limited availability (less than 2 timeslots per weekday), you may have to wait longer.
-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 \\
-**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.
+/11/2025 \\
+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 and a more effective air assist.
+This means it can cut a much wider range of materials. You can learn more about the new laser cutter [[thunderlaser_nova35 | here]]
+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.
-/11/23 \\
-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.
-/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
+Rachel: rylin@ucsb.edu
+Colin: ckwok520@ucsb.edu
+Jason: jwei@ucsb.edu
-Rachel: rylin@ucsb.edu
+Remy: remywong@ucsb.edu
-Colin: ckwok520@ucsb.edu
+Kenneth: kennethkho@ucsb.edu
-Haley: haleyholcomb@ucsb.edu
+Elaina: epace@ucsb.edu
-Jason: jwei@ucsb.edu
+Grace : grace_zhang@ucsb.edu
+Flynn: flynnirvine@ucsb.edu (In Edinburgh until Winter quarter)
 __Feedback__