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[Nebraska] Innovation Studio Readying Metal Shop, Complete Redesign, Deann Gayman

Nebraska Innovation Studio

Nebraska Innovation Studio readying metal shop, complete redesign.

When Nebraska Innovation Studio (https://innovationstudio.unl.edu/nebraska-innovation-studio) opened in 2015, it was a pre-eminent makerspace unlike anything else in the state — and it’s only getting better.

By the end of 2019, NIS will boast a metal shop, larger instant prototyping inventory and larger woodshop, among other improvements.

A new classroom for groups has been completed. NIS Director David Martin said the classroom opened in May and has welcomed school groups, a Solid Works hobby group and the Native Youth Summer Academy.

“I think it will be a popular addition here, for …

Nebraska Innovation Studio, Extension Helping Communities Transform Libraries, Deann Gayman

Nebraska Innovation Studio

Nebraska Innovation Studio, extension helping communities transform libraries.

Back in 2012, Beatrice Public Library leaders and stakeholders had an eye toward the future as they drew up plans for a building renovation. Among the ideas was an area to house a makerspace.

“Some in the public hadn’t heard of this concept, so we ended up not having the full space,” library director Laureen Riedesel said. “We do have a 3-D printer and computers set up there, and our idea is to let it evolve and as people become aware of what we have, they’d ask for machines that we could …

[Nebraska] Innovation Studio Creates Opportunities For Entrepreneurs, Businesses, Deann Gayman

Nebraska Innovation Studio

Nebraska Innovation Studio creates opportunities for entrepreneurs, businesses.

Since opening in 2015, Nebraska Innovation Studio (https://innovationstudio.unl.edu/nebraskainnovation-studio) has been a boon to Nebraskans looking to create new businesses, products and ideas.

The 3D printers – one of the most popular tools for innovators – are nearly constantly running.

“I call it instant prototyping,” Chris Rhodes, NIS member and entrepreneur, said. “(3D printers)are super beneficial because your turnover time is a lot faster and the cost is considerably cheaper than finding a company or purchasing a printer.”

Nebraska Innovation Studio Snapshot, Nebraska Innovation Studio

Nebraska Innovation Studio

Flyer about Nebraska Innovation Studio, 2019.

Nebraska Innovation Studio is a 16,000-square-foot makerspace at Nebraska Innovation Campus. NIS members have access to a world-class facility, with a metal shop, wood shop, lasers, plasma cutter, 3D printers, electronics, ceramics, screenprinting, sewing, embroidery, long-arm quilting, vinyl cutting, weaving, and more. Nebraska Innovation Studio is open to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members.

Includes a 2019 snapshot and information about its metal shop, a special cake made to commemorate the University of Nebraska's 150th anniversary, the Veterans in Recovery program, membership, and special events.