Texas Inventionworks

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Texas Inventionworks Check our Instagram for more information! Use of the equipment in Texas Inventionworks is free and no experience is required.

We have 3D printers (SLA and FDM), laser cutters, desktop CNC mills, a plasma cutter, testing and electronics equipment, hand tools, and more. Texas Inventionworks is open to undergraduate and graduate students in the Cockrell School of Engineering. We provide training to use the equipment, the tooling, and printing materials. We will also stock a supply of raw materials and sheet goods that you can purchase from us at cost, or you are welcome to bring your own materials for certain machines. If you bring your own materials, it will need to be approved before using it on our equipment. Our tools generally can work with plastics, wood, and soft metals (aluminum, copper or brass), although our specialized equipment can handle steels. Texas Inventionworks is open 10:00 am - 6:00 pm from Monday through Friday during the long semesters. It is located in room 0.602 in the Engineering Education and Research Center (EERC).

Electronics workshop happening soon! Learn how to design your very own PCB on October 12th in Idea Lab! Sign up using th...
10/02/2026

Electronics workshop happening soon! Learn how to design your very own PCB on October 12th in Idea Lab! Sign up using the link in the flyer above to reserve your spot, see you there! ⚡️💡

Electronics workshop coming soon! Learn how to design Printed Circuit Boards on Monday, October 12 from 5:30-7PM in Idea...
10/02/2026

Electronics workshop coming soon! Learn how to design Printed Circuit Boards on Monday, October 12 from 5:30-7PM in Idea Lab! Sign up at the link above to reserve your spot, see you there! 💡⚡️

The Fall 26 Lasers Competition is happening soon! This semester’s theme is Shadow & Light 💡Form a team, get creative, an...
09/25/2026

The Fall 26 Lasers Competition is happening soon! This semester’s theme is Shadow & Light 💡Form a team, get creative, and get excited for what you can make with lasers!

Additional details:

👥 Form teams of 2-4
📌 Supplies are provided
🥇1st Place $50 HEB Gift Card
🥈2nd Place $40 HEB Gift Card
🥉3rd Place $30 HEB Gift Card

🗓️Kickoff is October 7th & final presentation is Nov 5th!

Sign up using this link by October 6th: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/vRs780ZrdR

Tomorrow the Haas Brothers will be joining us at Fab Friday! 🎉🎉 The Haas Brothers are internationally acclaimed artists ...
09/17/2026

Tomorrow the Haas Brothers will be joining us at Fab Friday! 🎉🎉 The Haas Brothers are internationally acclaimed artists and designers, known for their playful and imaginative work blending art, design, and technology. Many of their works are also featured at the Blanton Museum of Art! Stop by this Friday 12-2pm to get an exclusive look into their ‘Uncanny Valley’ exhibit launching soon and design your own creature with The Haas Brothers! We’ll also have drinks, snacks, and good music! 🍿🥤🍪

Looking to stand out to employers? Next week, National Instruments will be hosting an Engineering Workshop in TIW’s Idea...
09/02/2026

Looking to stand out to employers? Next week, National Instruments will be hosting an Engineering Workshop in TIW’s Idea Lab! Join us to gain real-world engineering & workplace skills, experience in industry standard tools, and certifications! See you there!!

TIW is officially reopening for the fall semester next Monday, August 31st! Stop by some time this fall M-F between 10am...
08/30/2026

TIW is officially reopening for the fall semester next Monday, August 31st! Stop by some time this fall M-F between 10am-6pm, we can’t wait to see you soon! 🧵⚙️

Happy National Print-a-Box Day!! Share in the comments how you’re celebrating 🥳🤪
04/02/2026

Happy National Print-a-Box Day!! Share in the comments how you’re celebrating 🥳🤪

This Friday (1/23) from 1:00pm - 4:00pm TIW is hosting a TRY IT Event! Come into our space and get guided experience wit...
01/20/2026

This Friday (1/23) from 1:00pm - 4:00pm TIW is hosting a TRY IT Event! Come into our space and get guided experience with our machines, no training is required! Please reach out if you have any questions.

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2501 Speedway Drive MS: C7100
Austin, TX
78712

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