Your Partner in Alaska-Made Innovation
From idea to reality — Design, Prototype, and Manufacture with UAF Makerspace.
Student-run. Professionally supported
Services
- CAD Modeling & Digital Design
- Part Optimization
- Rapid Prototyping to test and refine ideas
- Design for Manufacturability
Whether you're building a research tool, a custom part, or a proof-of-concept device,
we’ll work with you to design it right and get it made.
- CNC Milling for wood, plastics & more
- 3D Printing – FDM & SLA
- Laser Cutting & Engraving – wood, acrylic & more
- Batch Production – 1 to 100+ units
Our shop is ideal for small-scale runs, fast turnarounds, and custom work: ideal for
research equipment, product testing, or early-stage manufacturing.
- Developed by UA researchers and innovators
- Commercialized in collaboration with Alaska Center ICE
- Available directly through our Makerspace store
- Supports university research and entrepreneurial growth
We offer a curated selection of products developed by UA inventors and researchers in partnership with Alaska Center ICE. These products reflect real-world innovation coming out of the university system.
Why Choose Us?
- Flexible and responsive to unique research and business needs
- Part of the UAF innovation ecosystem
- Mission-driven: we care about making things that matter
At UAF Makerspace Manufacturing, every project supports student learning and innovation. When you work with us, you’re not just getting custom-built parts, you’re investing in the next generation of engineers, designers, and problem-solvers.
Let’s get started!
Ready to build something? Submit a request to kick off the process.