the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, upgrades and enhancements to the RHS Makerspace Lab are underway through the Duffield STEAM Initiative. New industry-standard equipment will significantly elevate the student experience, preparing them for college and career. The first of a host of new tools arrived last week — the massive Mimaki UV-LED Printer/Cutter. Unlike any piece of equipment currently in the lab, the Mimaki printer/cutter will expand design and production capabilities exponentially. RHS Alumni Association Treasurer, Steve Correll, and Alumni Trustees, Mark Kossick and Amy Ebenstein, were among the first to see this multi-functional machine shortly after it was delivered and learned about some of its impressive capabilities from RHS faculty.
Another exciting addition soon-to-be installed in the lab is the Statasys F170 3D printer. Used by designers and engineers, this printer has significantly greater speed, precision, and output capacity than the 3D printers currently in the lab, which will increase student engagement, allow for more complex design, and produce a greater volume of work. Stay tuned for more news from the Duffield STEAM Initiative throughout the year!
