Got Questions?
About the space
Students, faculty, and public users are all welcome to come in during our open hours and use the space under the supervision of a mentor!
During Fall and Spring semester, we are open M-F from 10am-6pm. During the summer, our open hours are limited to 12-4pm.
There is no cost to use our consumer-grade 3D printers (Prusa MK4) or our laser cutters! We also have plenty of scrap material for use with the laser cutter that is free to use. However, if you need a specific material you will have to bring in your own supply.
In order to use the professional grade 3D printers (Formlabs, Stratasys, Bambu Lab), you must first fill out a request form (see below for professional printer guidelines). If your print is approved by a mentor, it will be put in the queue at no cost. However, frequent users will have to purchase their own filament and build plates. Those who purchase their own material and build plates still have to go through an approval process, but are generally not declined even if the print is not for research purposes.
You do not need any prior experience or training to use the AMS! Our mentors are always available to help you use any of the machines in the space.
However, if you would like to use a machine without mentor supervision, training is required. We host weekly public trainings on our tools and machines.
About our machines
Prusa MK4: 9.8” L x 8.3” W x 8.6” H
Bambu Lab X1C: 10″ x 10″ x 10″
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K: 8.3″ x 4.6″ x 8.6″
Formlabs Form 3: 5.7″ x 5.7″ x 7.3″
Stratasys F170: 10″ x 10″ x 10″
Stratasys F170: 14″ x 10″ x 14″
Stratasys J55 Prime: Contact us for inquiries
Prusa MK4: PETG
Bambu Lab X1C: PETG, PLA, TPU, PA (Nylon), PA-CF (Nylon Carbon Fiber)
Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K: Colored resins
Formlabs Form 3: All Form 3 Resins (our stock may vary, contact us to see what we currently have)
Stratsys F170: ABS, ASA, TPU, PLA
Stratasys F370: ABS, ASA, TPU, PLA, Diran (similar to Delrin), PC-ABS
Stratasys J55 Prime: PolyJet resins
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No, 3D printed parts are not food safe.
Come to the AMS and discuss with the mentor on shift why your print needs to be printed on the professional printers. Typically, we only approve pro prints for research projects, and individual/club projects on a case-by-case basis, so be prepared to make a case for your print’s material choice, size, print orientation (if necessary), etc. We always want to help users bring their ideas to life, while being good stewards of our more expensive resources! If your design is approved, the mentor on shift will then slice and put your print on our queue.
If your print is for research, consider having your research advisor purchase model and support material for the professional 3D printers. This will help expedite the print approval process.
You can cut many different types of materials with the laser cutter, such as wood, leather, MDF, cork, and acrylic.
Additionally, the OMTech and Glowforge are able to laser engrave on the above materials as well as anodized aluminum and coated metals.
You CANNOT cut PVC, ABS, or fiberglass.
About joining our team
Every semester, we are excited to hire passionate and driven students to join our team! We welcome undergraduate students of all majors and backgrounds to work at the AMS. Our hiring process is holistically based on your customer service, technical ability, passion, and community.
Our application typically opens around the midpoint of the semester, and concludes before finals. Be on the lookout for posts on @aeromakerspace on Instagram and Facebook, as well as flyers posted around AE buildings! If you have questions about the application process, do not hesitate to come chat with a mentor, or reach out to our president, Saniya Kulkarni.
To learn how to use a tool, just stop by the space and speak to a mentor on shift! There are always two mentors on shift who can help teach you how to use any of our currently operational machines. Additionally, we have many longer training sessions throughout the semester. Check out our Get Trained page for the semester calendar with training dates and sign up information.
For any specific questions, please contact our training officer, Tryston Schmitt.
Yes, all AMS mentors are considered student employees under Georgia Tech’s aerospace department. Depending on your course load and other on-campus jobs, please consider eligibility for student employment before applying.