About Makerspace

About SMU-X Makerspace

Vision & Mission

Vision

To be the essential and holistic space for SMU students and the greater community to create prototypes and innovative solutions for their school projects and beyond.

Mission

The SMU-X Makerspace is committed to providing the SMU community with a sanctuary to conduct hands-on design, experimentation, tinkering and prototyping; to stimulate creativity and imagination toward problem-solving; and to cultivate a culture of prototyping as a way of life—contributing to a more sustainable society and environment.

Programmes & Workshops

The SMU-X Makerspace offers ad-hoc workshops to educate the SMU community on:

Introductory maker courses (e.g., 3D printing)
Equipment-specific training (pre-requisites for unsupervised use)
On-demand software & IoT training (including 3D modelling)
Creative craft workshops (EDMs will be publicised via SMU emails)

Join our Telegram group to keep updated on the latest news and workshops.

Facilities & Services

Facilities available

Various 3D printers (PLA, PETG, TPU)
Cutting tools (e.g., Dremel)
Laser cutting machine
Sewing machine
Leather craft tools
Hot foil stamping machine
Electronics kits (e.g., soldering iron)
IoT peripherals (Raspberry Pi, Arduino)

Need guidance? Schedule an appointment with the Makerspace Student Associates. They can also 3D-print objects for you, or you may use designated printers yourself.