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 6 pm – 8 pm 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.
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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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| MASTERING THE BASICS: GMAW MIG-welding 11:00 am MASTERING THE BASICS: GMAW MIG-welding Apr 1 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm North Forge Fabrication Lab Sunday, April 1 at 11:00 AM Learn the basic safety, and operating procedures for the Gas-Metal Arc-Welding MIG-welder. Requirements: Safety equipment is provided on-site, howeve… Price: 52.50 CAD https://www.meetup.com/northforgefabricationlab/events/zqflrmyxgbcb/ | New North Forge Fabrication Lab Member Orientation 6:00 pm New North Forge Fabrication Lab Member Orientation Apr 3 @ 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm North Forge Fabrication Lab Tuesday, April 3 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/ngdmjmyxgbfb/ North Forge Fabrication Lab Open House (public tours). 6:00 pm North Forge Fabrication Lab Open House (public tours). Apr 3 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm North Forge Fabrication Lab Tuesday, April 3 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/qkkbdlyxgbfb/ | |||||
| Epilog Laser Training 1:30 pm Epilog Laser Training Apr 8 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm North Forge Fabrication Lab Sunday, April 8 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/zqpnmnyxgblb/ | CNC ROUTER TRAINING 6:00 pm CNC ROUTER TRAINING Apr 11 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm North Forge Fabrication Lab Wednesday, April 11 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/kpnntnyxgbpb/ | 3D Printer Training: Basics 6:00 pm 3D Printer Training: Basics Apr 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm North Forge Fabrication Lab Thursday, April 12 at 6:00 PM We will be learning the 3D printing basics, focusing on the Prusa i3 MK2 and its slicing software: Slic3r Prusa Edition. Similarities and differences … https://www.meetup.com/northforgefabricationlab/events/dfrjgpyxgbqb/ | ||||
| MASTERING THE BASICS: GMAW MIG-welding 11:00 am MASTERING THE BASICS: GMAW MIG-welding Apr 15 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm North Forge Fabrication Lab Sunday, April 15 at 11:00 AM Learn the basic safety, and operating procedures for the Gas-Metal Arc-Welding MIG-welder. Requirements: Safety equipment is provided on-site, howeve… Price: 52.50 CAD https://www.meetup.com/northforgefabricationlab/events/zqflrmyxgbtb/ | ||||||
| Epilog Laser Training 1:30 pm Epilog Laser Training Apr 22 @ 1:30 pm – 4:30 pm North Forge Fabrication Lab Sunday, April 22 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/zqpnmnyxgbdc/ | 3D Printer Training: Form 2 6:00 pm 3D Printer Training: Form 2 Apr 26 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm North Forge Fabrication Lab Thursday, April 26 at 6:00 PM We will be learning the basics of using the FormLabs: Form 2 resin based SLA printers including, basic printer maintenance and hardware operation, and… https://www.meetup.com/northforgefabricationlab/events/tcrjgpyxgbjc/ | Advanced laser: Big Red 1:00 pm Advanced laser: Big Red Apr 28 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm North Forge Fabrication Lab Saturday, April 28 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/fmbktnyxgblc/ Epilog Rotary Accessory 3:30 pm Epilog Rotary Accessory Apr 28 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm North Forge Fabrication Lab Saturday, April 28 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/dpbktnyxgblc/ | ||||
| MASTERING THE BASICS: GMAW MIG-welding 11:00 am MASTERING THE BASICS: GMAW MIG-welding Apr 29 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm North Forge Fabrication Lab Sunday, April 29 at 11:00 AM Learn the basic safety, and operating procedures for the Gas-Metal Arc-Welding MIG-welder. Requirements: Safety equipment is provided on-site, howeve… Price: 52.50 CAD https://www.meetup.com/northforgefabricationlab/events/zqflrmyxgbmc/ |
North Forge Fabrication Lab
Tuesday, January 30 at 7:00 PM
Had to postpone the last one due to low turn out. Let’s try again! We are planning another group clean & organize effort. *Non-members welcome! For yo…
North Forge Fabrication Lab Tuesday, January 30 at 7:00 PM Had to postpone the last one due to low turn out. Let’s try again! We are planning another group clean & organize effort. *Non-members welcome! For yo… https://www.meetup.com/northforgefabricationlab/events/246933528/
North Forge Fabrication Lab
Tuesday, January 30 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? Co…
North Forge Fabrication Lab Tuesday, January 30 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? Co… https://www.meetup.com/northforgefabricationlab/events/247139692/
North Forge Fabrication Lab
Tuesday, January 30 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, January 30 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/247139035/
North Forge Fabrication Lab
Tuesday, January 30 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, January 30 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/247093987/
North Forge Fabrication Lab
Saturday, February 3 at 12:00 PM
Make your wood projects pop with the technology at North Forge! We will be making 3 take-home coasters using the laser cutters (veneer inlays and resi…
Price: 100.00 CAD
North Forge Fabrication Lab Saturday, February 3 at 12:00 PM Make your wood projects pop with the technology at North Forge! We will be making 3 take-home coasters using the laser cutters (veneer inlays and resi… Price: 100.00 CAD https://www.meetup.com/northforgefabricationlab/events/246757175/
North Forge Fabrication Lab
Thursday, February 1 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? Co…
North Forge Fabrication Lab Thursday, February 1 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? Co… https://www.meetup.com/northforgefabricationlab/events/247207002/
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