Important Information for Students – FabLab

Tools and Borrowed Equipment

Tools must not be removed from the workshop areas.
Specific tools can be borrowed from Jens or the Peters in room 5.153.
Students are responsible for any equipment they borrow, and it is not covered by AAU.

Materials

As a general rule, students must bring their own materials. Materials for 3D printing are an exception.
Most materials can be purchased from us—ask if you are unsure.

Always ask us before using a material if you are unsure whether it is approved. The laser cutter may only be used with soft materials. Approved material types can be purchased from Academic Books; all other materials must be approved in advance.

Safety and Housekeeping

Do not bring furniture or food into the workshops.
Follow the safety markings on the floor, and place materials and equipment only within the designated areas.
Long hair must always be tied back when working in the wood and metal workshops.
Loose-fitting clothing and bags are not permitted in the workshops.
Safety shoes must always be worn in the metal workshop. They can be borrowed from us.
Sort waste into the correct containers. Food waste must never be placed in the large containers; use the designated three-compartment waste stations.
Used utility knife blades and needles must be placed in the designated yellow containers.
The areas are under video surveillance. Violations of the rules may result in exclusion from the facilities.
Use common sense and always follow staff instructions.
Students must comply with occupational health and safety legislation and educational environment legislation.

Machinery and Training Requirements

Students may not use the circular saw, CNC milling machines, metal workshop or Wetlab without supervision.
The vacuum former and 3D printers may only be used after receiving instruction.

Opening Hours and Support

Workshop Access

The workshops and laser cutter room are open on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Workshops that require staff supervision are open only during staffed hours, unless otherwise agreed.
The laser cutter room and wood workshop are closed at weekends, except during examination periods from mid-May until the summer holiday and from mid-November until the Christmas holiday.

Staffed Support

Monday–Thursday: 8:15 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:15 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Use outside staffed support hours is at your own risk.

Access Cards and Doors

We do not manage access to the building’s doors or issue new access cards. This is handled by the building staff at Entrance A.
If you have received a new access card, please visit the office to have it updated in our booking system.

Commercial Work

AAU equipment may not be used to manufacture products for sale. Contact the workshop team in advance if you are unsure whether your project is considered commercial.

Please note: The 3D printers may ONLY be used for AAU-related work.

Prices

3D printing: DKK 10 per build plate.
Large laser cutter: DKK 80 per hour.
Small laser cutter: DKK 40 per hour.
The minimum booking period for the laser cutters is 15 minutes.
CNC milling machines and waterjet: DKK 50 start-up fee plus charges for working time.
Wood, metal, silicone and other materials: Prices follow the current market rate or are determined at our discretion.

Links and Booking

Website: facilities.create.aau.dk

Booking: AAU Media Online Booking

FabLab Team


Peter Nørris Mørkbak – pnmo@create.aau.dk	Jens Munk Clemmensen – jmcl@create.aau.dk	Peter Skotte – peters@create.aau.dk

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