Makerspace Equipment

Equipment Loans

The Makerspace offers a wide range of new and transformative technologies. Free for use by University of Edinburgh staff and students. Sign up for our loans service here.

Events and Workshops

Events and workshops

Book your place at an upcoming event or take part in one of our workshops.

2D cartoon image of a 3D printer, CNC mill and 3D scanner

uCreate Knowledge Base

Check out our knowledge base for in-depth advice on using our equipment, a great refresher for those who have already completed our equipment training.

uCreate is The University of Edinburgh's library makerspace, loans and multimedia service. We are open to all students, staff and alumni of the University and offer advice, training, and support to help you make (almost) anything.

 

Mascot Competition:

We are looking for the talented makers of uCreate to come up with designs for a new mascot!

A good design should have a simple recognisable silhouette that can be 3D printed, laser cut, cast in metal and CNCed. 

Closing date: 31st October 2025

 

uCreate Mascot competition

uCreate Mascot Competition rules

Opening Hours:

The Makerspace staffed hours for semester 1.

Monday - Thursday: 10am - 8pm

Friday: 10am - 5pm

 

We have updated the print queue printers to Bambu Lab P1S printers!

See our FDM print queue page for information on slicing for these new printers.

Bambu Lab P1S

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