The uCreate knowledge base is your one stop shop for information regarding equipment available at the uCreate Makerspace and on the uCreate loans system.
If after exploring the knowledge base, you have any questions, email ucreate.makerspace@ed.ac.uk or visit the makerspace and speak to a member of staff.
3D Printing
3D printing is a form of additive manufacture to create physical models.
- Getting Started
- FDM
- SLA
- CAD Modelling
3D Scanning
3D scanning creates 3-dimensional digital replicas of physical objects and environments.
- Getting Started
- Object/human (EinScan)
- Environment/large object (LiDAR)
- Photogrammetry
Formative Manufacture
Formative manufacture uses a former to create an object.
- Getting Started
- Vacuum Forming
- Low Temperature Casting
Cutting & Milling
Cutting and milling are forms of subtractive manufacture.
- Getting Started
- Laser Cutting
- CNC
- Vinyl Cutting
Electronics
Electronics covers both electrical hardware and software.
Multimedia
Multimedia contains software guides and information regarding uCreate poster printing.
- Getting Started
- Poster Printing
- Software
If you cant find the information you need, contact the Helpline for further information.