Free after basic induction
Benches and hand tools: one basic induction — then you use these devices on your own.
Access & Safety · SIB Maker Lab
Induction & Access.
Before you step up to a device, we induct you — short, practical, once per thing. This page explains how the level model works and how you get into the workshop. What's binding in the end is the usage agreement you accept before you start working.
01 — Level model
Green, yellow, red — three ways to a device.
The level tells you how you get onto a device: what induction is involved and whether you work on your own or supervised only. It describes the way to the machine, not the price.
Plus device-specific induction
Some machines need an additional short, device-specific induction — then you're cleared for that device.
Supervised window only
Machines like the Formlabs Form 4 and the laser run supervised only, with oversight. We are with you from setup to removal.
Not a contract excerpt
This is the operational explanation of the induction level model — not a contract excerpt; what's binding is the usage agreement.
Which level a device actually carries shows right on the device in the catalogue. Two fixed weekly windows are being set up and will appear under Announcements.
02 — Process
Into the workshop in five steps.
In five steps: 1. account, 2. usage rules, 3. induction, 4. book, 5. build and document. It starts on the registration page; dates are agreed with you.
Account
You get your account via the registration page. Tell us who you are and what you want to build.
Usage rules
You accept the usage agreement in your account. It is the basis for any use.
Induction
Short and hands-on in the lab: the basic induction and, where needed, the device-specific one.
Book
Once inducted you book your machines yourself. Supervised machines you request as a session.
Build and document
You build your thing. What you solve along the way goes briefly into the workshop knowledge base.
03 — What to bring
So the induction runs quickly.
A few general things help you get ready fast. These are examples and pointers — not a definitive list.
- Your reference. Programme affiliation or registration — e.g. your SIB programme or your enquiry, so we can place you.
- Sturdy shoes. Sensible in the workshop: closed, sturdy shoes.
- Nothing loose around rotating machines. Tie back long hair, remove loose clothing and jewellery — as an example of how to handle spinning parts.
Device-level at the on-site induction
What you specifically need and observe per device you'll get at the on-site induction — that's where it's made concrete, device by device. What's binding is the usage agreement you accept beforehand.
Ready?
Tell us what you want to build.
We'll sort out area, date and induction with you — and invite you into the workshop.
Request an induction →