The North Forge Fabrication Lab is found on the 3rd Floor of 125 Adelaide in Winnipeg’s Innovation Alley and provides access to digital fabrication and prototyping equipment with support from the entrepreneurial and innovation communities.
An open house runs every Tuesday with experienced members on hand to walk you through the equipment and explain what the North Forge Fabrication Lab is all about. Tour sign-in form.
Monthly, three-month or yearly memberships are available for individuals or organizations. Members must be 18 years of age or receive permission from the Fabrication Lab staff. Every member is also required to attend standard orientation and safety training prior to receiving 24-hour access to the space.
One-month membership
Three-month membership
Annual membership
Organizations
For organizations wishing to join for longer periods, North Forge is willing to work with you to find a fair member price for your commitment. If you are an innovation-driven company interested in becoming a sponsor or partner and using our great facility as a way to enhance your current production, check out our sponsorship opportunities.
Payment Options
Payments can be made via credit card or pre-authorized debit.
A comprehensive video platform helps Fabrication Lab members learn more about the equipment and resources at 125 Adelaide.
The videos, filmed at the Fabrication Lab, include an overview of each room and how to operate the equipment within it in a safe manner. The platform also includes resources including sample projects and templates, and links to manufacturers’ manuals and websites.
While members are required to attend standard orientation and safety training prior to receiving 24-hour access to the space, the training platform offers instruction for equipment use.
VIEWIf you need advice on everything from product development to lean manufacturing, contact Matt Olson. He can also help you to connect with other members of the innovation community.
Matt’s drop-in hours at the Fabrication Lab are 6 to 9 p.m. every Tuesday and you can book an appointment for Thursday’s from 5 to 9 p.m.
Our equipment and service options are growing everyday. Browse our current list of equipment below for rapid prototyping, 3D printing, embedded systems design, woodworking, metalworking, plastics forming and other creative disciplines:
3D Printing: Objet260 Connex, Connex Waterjet washing station, BFB 3000, uPrint Plus, Ultimaker 2 Extended, Fortus 400mc, Sindoh 3Dwox, Finishing Touch Smoothing Station, Zprinter 650, CubeX, Clean Station washing station, ZW4 Automatic Waxer, Creaform VIUScan 3D scanner, Cabela vibratory polisher, Microsoft Kinect 3D scanner, Original Prusa i3, Form 2 SLA 3D Printers
Wood CNC Machines: CNC Router (Shopbot Alpha 96), ShopBot 5-Axis, RSI Cobra 7-Axis
Laser Cutting & Engraving: Universal Laser 12.75, Epilog Helix 24, Epilog Fibermark Fusion 50, Epilog Fusion M2 40
Crafting: Vinyl cutter (Graphtec 54″), sewing machine, HP DesignJet 130NR, Plotter (HP DesignJet), vacuum forming (Formech 660), Xerox Synergix 8825 Printer
Electronics: Thermo Shock Testing Environmental Chamber, LPKF Protolaser System S, LPKF Protomat S103, LPKF ProtoPlace S, LPKF ProtoFlow
Lab and General shop: air compressor, sand blaster, lab scale, moisture analyser, incubator, scale, box cutter
Metal Working: bending brake, metal grinder, lathe, MIG welder, TIG welder, roller press, throatless shear, pipe bender, horizontal bandsaw, CNC Mill (Tormach PCNC 1100), CNC Plasma Cutter (ArcLight 4 x 8′ water table), GMM-949V Knee Mill, Iroquois SPP40/75 Ironworker, BD920W manual metal lathe
Woodworking: Band saw, sawstop table saw, jointer, 24″ planer, panel saw, jet 14″ open stand band saw, thickness planer, drill press, belt sander, miter saw, table saw, cabinetry, plus general woodworking tools
Electronics, lab and general shop: air compressor, sand blaster, lab scale, moisture analyser; control chamber (Thermo Shock Testing Environmental Control Dual Chamber), incubator, circuit board prototyping machine and plotter, LPKF Protolaser System S, LPKF Protomat S103, ProtoPlace S, LPKF ProtoFlow, scale, box cutter
Metal Working: bending brake, metal grinder, lathe, MIG welder, TIG welder, roller press, throatless shear, pipe bender, horizontal bandsaw, knee mill
Woodworking: Band saw, sawstop table saw, jointer, 24″ planer, panel saw, jet 14″ open stand band saw, thickness planer, drill press, belt sander, miter saw, table saw, cabinetry and general woodworking tools
Widgets are abstract. When it’s time to get real, North Forge’s Fabrication Lab has the equipment that makes it possible to produce prototypes without the wait. Specifically, the lab’s electronics room offers the ability to create printed circuit boards to support and connect components in a new design. The lab’s 3D printing room is another area that makes it
possible to affordably produce, tweak and test prototypes.
While every member is required to attend standard orientation and safety training prior to receiving 24-hour access to the space, experienced members host training sessions to help increase your knowledge of the equipment and safely develop your skills as a maker.
Register online for tours of the Fabrication Lab and watch the calendar for in-depth, weekly training on individual pieces of equipment. Use Meetup to register prior to the sessions, as there is often limited space available.
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Epilog Laser Training
1:30 pm
Epilog Laser Training
Sep 24 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm
North Forge Fabrication Lab Sunday, September 24 at 1:30 PM Introduction to Corel Draw / Epilog Laser Systems training will take place every 2nd Sunday. Members of North Forge Fabrication Lab pay $50 plus GST…. Price: 52.50 CAD https://www.meetup.com/northforgefabricationlab/events/243392026/
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Entrepreneurship mentoring with Matt Olson
6:00 pm
Entrepreneurship mentoring with Matt Olson
Sep 26 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
North Forge Fabrication Lab Tuesday, September 26 at 6:00 PM Hi everyone, are you working in the FabLab and looking to start a business? Don’t know what the next steps are? Maybe you just need some help? Come … https://www.meetup.com/northforgefabricationlab/events/243396892/
New North Forge Fabrication Lab Member Orientation
6:00 pm
New North Forge Fabrication Lab Member Orientation
Sep 26 @ 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
North Forge Fabrication Lab Tuesday, September 26 at 6:00 PM Mandatory free training session for all new North Forge Fabrication Lab members. This orientation and safety session is specifically for new Fabricati… https://www.meetup.com/northforgefabricationlab/events/243534111/
North Forge Fabrication Lab Open House (public tours).
6:00 pm
North Forge Fabrication Lab Open House (public tours).
Sep 26 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
North Forge Fabrication Lab Tuesday, September 26 at 6:00 PM Tour Check In Form Located in Innovation Alley, Exchange District in Winnipeg. North Forge Fabrication Lab (AssentWorks) is Manitoba’s only public … https://www.meetup.com/northforgefabricationlab/events/243157065/
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CNC ROUTER TRAINING
6:00 pm
CNC ROUTER TRAINING
Sep 27 @ 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm
North Forge Fabrication Lab Wednesday, September 27 at 6:00 PM Hey FabLab folks, I will be hosting shopbot CNC router training. During this training we will covering a number of things including but not limited to… Price: 100.00 CAD https://www.meetup.com/northforgefabricationlab/events/243530249/
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3D Printer Training: Basics
6:00 pm
3D Printer Training: Basics
Sep 28 @ 6:00 pm – 7:45 pm
North Forge Fabrication Lab Thursday, September 28 at 6:00 PM Your trainer is: Richard Venzon. You can contact Richard through the Meetup Messages system or Slack. If you are having trouble contacting Richard, pl… Price: 52.50 CAD https://www.meetup.com/northforgefabricationlab/events/243395622/
Entrepreneurship mentoring with Matt Olson
6:00 pm
Entrepreneurship mentoring with Matt Olson
Sep 28 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
North Forge Fabrication Lab Thursday, September 28 at 6:00 PM Hi everyone, are you working in the FabLab and looking to start a business? Don’t know what the next steps are? Maybe you just need some help? Come … https://www.meetup.com/northforgefabricationlab/events/243568934/
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Advanced laser: Big Red
1:00 pm
Advanced laser: Big Red
Sep 30 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
North Forge Fabrication Lab Saturday, September 30 at 1:00 PM PREREQUISITE: EPILOG LASER TRAINING Users should be comfortable with the basic operating principles of laser machines before taking this training. If … Price: 21.00 CAD https://www.meetup.com/northforgefabricationlab/events/243464593/
Epilog Rotary Accessory
3:30 pm
Epilog Rotary Accessory
Sep 30 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
North Forge Fabrication Lab Saturday, September 30 at 3:30 PM PREREQUISITE: EPILOG LASER TRAINING Users should be comfortable with the basic operating principles of laser machines before taking this training. If … Price: 21.00 CAD https://www.meetup.com/northforgefabricationlab/events/243464685/
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North Forge Fabrication Lab
Thursday, September 28 at 6:00 PM
Your trainer is: Richard Venzon. You can contact Richard through the Meetup Messages system or Slack. If you are having trouble contacting Richard, pl…
Price: 52.50 CAD
North Forge Fabrication Lab Thursday, September 28 at 6:00 PM Your trainer is: Richard Venzon. You can contact Richard through the Meetup Messages system or Slack. If you are having trouble contacting Richard, pl… Price: 52.50 CAD https://www.meetup.com/northforgefabricationlab/events/243395622/
North Forge Fabrication Lab
Wednesday, September 27 at 6:00 PM
Hey FabLab folks, I will be hosting shopbot CNC router training. During this training we will covering a number of things including but not limited to…
Price: 100.00 CAD
North Forge Fabrication Lab Wednesday, September 27 at 6:00 PM Hey FabLab folks, I will be hosting shopbot CNC router training. During this training we will covering a number of things including but not limited to… Price: 100.00 CAD https://www.meetup.com/northforgefabricationlab/events/243530249/
North Forge Fabrication Lab
Tuesday, September 26 at 6:00 PM
Hi everyone, are you working in the FabLab and looking to start a business? Don’t know what the next steps are? Maybe you just need some help? Come …
North Forge Fabrication Lab Tuesday, September 26 at 6:00 PM Hi everyone, are you working in the FabLab and looking to start a business? Don’t know what the next steps are? Maybe you just need some help? Come … https://www.meetup.com/northforgefabricationlab/events/243396892/
North Forge Fabrication Lab
Tuesday, September 26 at 6:00 PM
Tour Check In Form Located in Innovation Alley, Exchange District in Winnipeg. North Forge Fabrication Lab (AssentWorks) is Manitoba’s only public …
North Forge Fabrication Lab Tuesday, September 26 at 6:00 PM Tour Check In Form Located in Innovation Alley, Exchange District in Winnipeg. North Forge Fabrication Lab (AssentWorks) is Manitoba’s only public … https://www.meetup.com/northforgefabricationlab/events/243157065/
North Forge Fabrication Lab
Tuesday, October 3 at 6:00 PM
Hi everyone, are you working in the FabLab and looking to start a business? Don’t know what the next steps are? Maybe you just need some help? Come …
North Forge Fabrication Lab Tuesday, October 3 at 6:00 PM Hi everyone, are you working in the FabLab and looking to start a business? Don’t know what the next steps are? Maybe you just need some help? Come … https://www.meetup.com/northforgefabricationlab/events/vcphqnywnbfb/
North Forge Fabrication Lab
Tuesday, September 26 at 6:00 PM
Mandatory free training session for all new North Forge Fabrication Lab members. This orientation and safety session is specifically for new Fabricati…
North Forge Fabrication Lab Tuesday, September 26 at 6:00 PM Mandatory free training session for all new North Forge Fabrication Lab members. This orientation and safety session is specifically for new Fabricati… https://www.meetup.com/northforgefabricationlab/events/243534111/
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