Ready to bring your idea to life? Let's get started!
Happy Valley's newest prototyping and fabrication space open to all
Slated to open in March 2023, OriginLabs encompasses roughly 7,000 square feet across three floors and allows users to design, prototype and test potential solutions for their startups or ideas. The well-appointed facilities give users access to a breadth of materials and methodologies for production, with dedicated lab spaces including benchworking, woodworking, metalworking, surfacing, welding, digital fabrication, and additive manufacturing.
Makerspace Services
Ready to get your hands dirty? Check out these free services.
Equipment Training Take the first step in gaining hands-on experience with lab equipment. These one-hour trainings will educate users on machinery capabilities and provide clearance for use during monitored lab hours.
Skill-Building Workshops These short format, introductory level courses on various design and fabrication concepts and techniques give you the opportunity to get hands-on experience with a project-based approach to learning. No prior experience required.
1-on-1 Consultations Whether you are looking for advice on your product or idea, aren’t sure where to start, or just want to learn more about the resources available at OriginLabs, our team of trained and certified staff are here to help.
SERVICE BUREAU
Let us build it for you
Have an idea or need but not looking to do the hands-on building? We got you.
OriginLab’s Service Bureau is ready to help you take your idea from concept to creation.
Set up time to talk with us about the product or component you’re interested in having created and then let us work on producing it for you.
EQUIPMENT
Build with world-class, cutting-edge machinery
Everything you need to bring your idea to life.
OriginLabs houses all of the latest tools and equipment needed for woodworking, metalworking, welding, surfacing/finishing, electronics prototyping, CNC, additive manufacturing, and digital fabrication from world-class manufacturers.
MEMBERSHIP
Become a member
It's time to get your project started.
Whether you’re developing research or prototyping a commercial project, your membership to OriginLabs puts roughly 7,000 sq. ft. of world-class facilities at your fingertips.
With two membership options to choose from, there is something for everyone!
3D PRINTING
Get it printed
The Additive Manufacturing Lab offers multiple 3D printing technologies - with various materials, at multiple scales.
Getting your project printed is simple.
Sign up for a no-cost Service Bureau membership, upload your files, and our team will handle all the prep work and creation and let you know when your product is ready for pick-up.
TOURS
Take a tour
Come see it for yourself!
Public building tours are available on Thursdays from noon – 1 PM.
If you have specific questions or are interested in learning more about how we can help you with your project needs, private tours can also be scheduled with our team.
ORIGINLABS STORE - COMING SOON
Interested In purchasing materials?
New store opening soon on the 2nd floor
The OriginLabs store will offer a variety of consumables for purchase as well as leasable, month-to-month storage lockers.
More details coming soon!
“OriginLabs provides access to world-class prototyping facilities to students and faculty from across campus, as well as members of the public from State College and beyond. Our facilities enhance the suite of resources available to innovators and entrepreneurs in the region in the form of sophisticated equipment, free workshops, and expert advice and technical guidance.”
- Ryan Mandell, Director of OriginLabs
Have questions and want to chat with our team?
7,000+
Square feet
3
Floors
$1M+
Equipment Investment
8
Dedicated Lab Spaces