REACTOR
At the core of the DI HUB is the REACTOR, a multi-faceted makerspace designed to foster creativity, prototyping, and hands-on exploration. This open-access space is open to all KSU students, faculty, staff, and community members.
Connected to this main studio are a series of "Shops" equipped with state-of-the-art tools and equipment for crafting, fabricating, and experimenting. The equipment in these shop are available to active DI HUB members and can be reserved using our online .
Reactor Shops
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3D Print/Laser Cut Shop
The 3D Print/Laser Cut Shop houses a series of high-end 3D printers and laser cutters. Once trained on the individual machines, DI Collaborators can utilize these tools directly to advance their project ideas. Fees are assessed for material usage.
Equipment, Features, and Services
- Stratasys J835 full-color Polyjet 3D printer
- Stratasys F370 dual-material FDM 3D printer
- Stratasys support cleaning apparatus
- Universal PLS6.150D laser cutter (32鈥 x 18鈥)
- Universal ILS512.75 laser cutter (48鈥 x 24鈥)
- Integrated ventilation system
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CNC Shop
This shop houses a large 5-axis CNC router as well as a smaller portable CNC router. Fees are assessed for cut time and material usage.
Equipment, Features, and Services
- ShopBot 5-axis CNC router
- Pocket NC CNC router
- Integrated dust collection
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Wood Shop
The Wood Shop supports predominantly entry-level making and prototyping that incorporates wood components. The equipment in this space is available to any DI Collaborator who has completed the required safety training workshop.
Equipment, Features, and Services
- SawStop table saw
- Jet chop saw
- Jet band saw
- DVR drill press
- Jet scroll saw
- Jet spindle saw
- Jet belt/disk sander
- Assorted hand tools
- Integrated dust collection
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Metal Shop
The Metal Shop supports predominantly entry-level making and prototyping that incorporates metal components. The equipment in this space is available to any DI Collaborator who has completed the required safety training workshop.
Equipment, Features, and Services
- Jet hydraulic press (15 ton)
- Jet arbor press (3 tom)
- Jet industrial grinder (3)
- Jet combination brake, shear, and roll
- Jet horizontal geared head band saw
- Jet vertical band saw
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- DVR drill press
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Sewing/Textile Shop
The Sewing/Textile Shop is located within the Reactor studio and provides access to a variety of sewing equipment, tools, and supplies.
Equipment, Features, and Services
- Roland GR-640 vinyl cutter
- Assorted sewing supplies
- Juki sewing machines (6)
- Heat press (3)
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Industrial/Robotics Shop
The Industrial/Robotic Shop functions as an open and re-configurable work bay designed to enable DI Collaborators to handle, build, and test large robotics or other pieces of equipment. This space also hosts reservable workstations for ongoing or long-term projects.
Equipment, Features, and Services
- Mazella 2-ton crane and gantry
- Milwaukee panel saw
- Industrial sink and wash station
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Paint/Glue Shop
The REACTOR鈥檚 Paint/Glue Shop, located within the Industrial/Robotic Shop, supports small-scale painting, gluing, and other fume-producing projects.
Equipment, Features, and Services
- Spray Systems ventilation booth
- Integrated ventilation
- Fire box storage
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Resource Library
The Resource Library offers a wide selection of tools for checkout as well as a variety of materials for purchase. Resource Library tools are available to any DI HUB member on a first-come, first-served basis and may only be used within the Reactor.
Available Tools
- Assorted measurement tools
- Assorted cutting implements
- Screwdrivers & wrenches
- Hammers & mallets
- Cords & accessories
- Electric drills
- Heat guns
Available Materials
- Cardboard
- Acrylic
- Wood
- MDF
- etc.
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Electronics/Prototyping Shop
The Electronics/Prototyping Shop provides tools, workshops, and supplies for the development and testing of electronics components. The primary focus of this shop is on the development of microelectronics projects (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc.) to be utilized in product solutions.
Equipment, Features, and Services
- Hakko FX-ASL soldering station (2)
- Hakko FM-204 de-soldering station
- Mayku FormBox vacuum former
- Voltera V-One circuit printer
- Keithley DC power supply (2)
- Keithley digit multimeter (2)
- Tektronic oscilloscope
- Microelectronic accessories
- Integrated ventilation
