JMU X-Labs is a Classroom business dedicated to making your events memorable. From planning to execution, our team handles every detail so you can focus on enjoying the moment. Book online to check availability and reserve your slot.
Have an idea, but no clue where to start making it? We can help with that. With experience in everything from service products through hardware, we can offer guidance on getting your product ready!
60 minStarting a new venture is not easy. Let us help connect you to local resources to make this journey easier. Stop by for a free consult.
60 minPrototype a design on the 3D printer. *Printing can take up to 8 hours so please coordinate printing with the staff*
120 minGot a piece of code that's just not working. Stop by the lab and a few of our innovation specialists can take a look. <br>We have experience in: MATLAB, Python, HTML, and CSS
60 minWant to learn about animation or consult on a project? Come meet with Jadon, our in-house expert on all things animation!
30 minCreate vinyl decals, stickers, and stencils with the vinyl cutter. Perfect for creating designs on t-shirts and other fabric goods, making stencils for painting and glass etching, and customizing cars, water bottles, or anything you can slap a sticker onto.
60 minDon't know how to start on a project or what tools/materials are needed? Start by booking a consulting appointment with us to find out what you need to succeed.
30 minMill circuit boards, small parts, and molds on our Bantam Mill.
60 minUse any of our tools for your wood working needs.
45 minFirst time to the X-Labs? Not sure where to start? Book an appointment to learn about everything we can offer you.
30 minOkay, you've got a team but they're not functioning as well as you'd like. Stop by for some tips on Agile or Waterfall project management strategies and tools. We can help your team fire on all cylinders.
60 minOUT OF ORDER (10/18/2022)<br>Print a poster! We can print up to 36in across. (Standard poster size is 36in x 48in). Please have PDF file prepared.
15 minHave a product you want a critical review of before showing to investors? Need some user feedback? Are you ready for widespread user testing? We can help.
60 minWe currently only have the machine to make magnets or buttons! Our maker makes 2.5-inch buttons/magnets but you will have to supply your own material
30 minReserve the front projectors for presentation practice.
60 minNeed help with 3D Modeling? Our Innovation Specialists can help you with the following programs: CAD, Keyshot, Rhino, Solidworks, and Blender.<br>We also have Gravity Sketch on our VR headsets where you can try building 3D models in VR!
45 minWant to take your designs to the next level? Airbrushing offers a greater selection of colors and creativity when making your projects. Training needed and provided. <br><br>*The vinyl cutters are needed if creating stencils, making the appointment longer.
90 minReserve the use of the knee mill. For details and consultation, email Jamie at zeiglejc@jmu.edu
60 minReserve the use of the soldering station. For details and consultation, email Jamie at zeiglejc@jmu.edu
60 minEtch and cut with lasers! Laser can etch on materials such as wood, acrylic, and paper. Does NOT etch or cut wood or non-acrylic plastics.
60 minPlease make an appointment with the designated resource you will need. If your project needs something different please make an appointment here! To ensures that we are prepared for your arrival; please include a short description of what you will be working on in the Notes section of the registration page. Any questions email Jamie at zeiglejc@jmu.edu
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