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Prototype Design Lab

"Equipment usage by reservation only" with the following:

If you're an engineer, inventor, business owner or simply curious, the MCC Prototype Design Lab has the equipment to make your creative vision a reality. Memberships are available to anyone in the community.

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The Prototype Design Lab is an open-access makerspace focused on developing prototypes from initial conceptualization to final fabrication; in other words, it's a place to just make cool stuff. 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers, a plasma cutter and a vinyl cutter are among the many types of equipment available for use.

Whether you’re an artist, an engineer, an inventor, a business owner or just simply curious, the Prototype Design Lab can make your creative vision a reality. Technicians are available for assistance.

The Lab is open to the public by registering below, or by calling Central Registration at 531-MCC-2400

Hours are by appointment only

Review and Reserve Equipment here

Tuesday through Thursday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The lab is closed on holidays.

View each one of the videos linked below, then complete and submit the Lab Safety Test before acquiring your membership and visiting the lab.

Lab Safety video 1
Lab Safety video 2
Lab Safety video 3
Lab Safety video 4
Lab Safety video 5
Lab Safety video 6
Lab Safety video 7
Table Saw Safety
Laser Safety
Welding Safety

Monthly Lab Memberships

$25

October 1 - October 31, 2024


Quarterly Lab Memberships

$60

October 1 - December 23, 2024


Semi-Annual Lab Memberships

$100

October 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025


Annual Lab Memberships

$200

October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025

Adult and Me: Pumpkin Carving with Lasers (ages 12-17) 10/19/2024 10/19/2024 Sa from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 PM $69
Build a Backless Wooden Bench 10/192024 11/2/2024 Sa from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM $99
Discover Ceramic 3D Printing Full 10/8/2024 10/8/2024 Tu from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM $75
Dog Bandana: Holiday 12/7/2024 12/7/2024 Sa from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon $39
*Giant Wind Chimes 1/11/2025 2/1/2025 Sa from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon $249
Lab Fundamentals: Cameo 4 Vinyl Cutter 10/25/2024 10/25/2024 F from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM 0
Lab Fundamentals: Legacy Laser 10/9/2024 10/9/2024 W from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM 0
Lab Fundamentals: Plasma Cutter 10/11/2024 10/11/2024 F from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM 0
Lab Fundamentals: Resin 3D Printer 10/16/2024 10/16/2024 W from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM 0
Lab Fundamentals: Soldering 10/18/2024 10/18/2024 F from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM 0
Lab Fundamentals: UV Printer 10/23/2024 10/23/2024 W from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM 0
Lab Fundamentals: Welding 10/30/2024 10/30/2024 W from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM 0
Lab Fundamentals: Graphtect CE6000 Vinyl Cutter 1/31/2025 1/31/2025 F from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM 0
Laser Cut Holiday Ornaments 12/4/2024 12/4/2024 W from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM $45
Laser Cut Holiday Ornaments 12/14/2024 12/14/2024 Sa from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM $45
Laser-Engraved Charcuterie Board 11/2/2024 11/2/2024 Sa from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM $75
Laser-Engraved Charcuterie Board 11/13/2024 11/13/2024 W from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM $75
Laser-Engraved Charcuterie Board 1/16/2025 1/16/2025 Th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM $75
Laser-Engraved Charcuterie Board 2/13/2025 2/13/2025 Th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM $75
Prototyping Lab: New Member Orientation 11/4/2024 11/4/2024 M from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM 0
Prototyping Lab: New Member Orientation 12/2/2024 12/2/2024 M from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM 0
Pumpkin Carving with Lasers 10/16/2024 10/16/2024 W from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM $45
Pumpkin Carving with Lasers 10/24/2024 10/24/2024 Th from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM $45
Pumpkin Carving with Lasers 10/26/2024 10/26/2024 Sa from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM $45
UV Printed Holiday Ornaments 12/12/2024 12/12/2024 Th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM $45
Yard and Garden Metal Art 11/16/2024 11/23/2024 Sa from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM $75
Yard and Garden Metal Art 2/8/2025 2/15/2025 Sa from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM $75

Metropolitan Community College affirms a policy of equal education, employment opportunities and nondiscrimination in providing services to the public. To read our full policy statement, visit mccneb.edu/nondiscrimination.

Contact Us

We invite you to check us out in person. Call us at 531-622-2209, 

or email us at prototypelab@mccneb.edu to schedule a lab tour.