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Garage Lab,
      INNOVATION SPACES                                           Indraprastha Institute of Information

                                                                                           Technology Delhi





      As the diversity of student projects and research activities grew, we felt the need of
      adding new resources to our existing prototyping facilities (labs). In 2017, we added a
      high-end Printed Circuit Board (PCB) fabrication machine from LPKF that allows

      students and faculty to rapidly prototype their circuits in-house. Furthermore, we
      bought a new Laser Cutting machine that enables, previously missing, us to rapidly cut
      any 2D patterns from a variety of materials including wood, plastic, cloth, etc. and
      similarly engrave 2D patterns on stone and metal as well. Students typically use this
      machine for making casing for their prototypes. Additionally, we now have a sewing
      machine to fill the gap for wearable and soft prototypes. Numerous power tools and
      hand tools were also added. To keep the innovation engine running, we also multiplied
      the quantity and variety of materials that we now keep in store. These materials range
      from cheap, readily available (e.g., clay, corrugated sheets) to special purpose,
      cuttingedge (e.g., conductive thread and fabrics). Though most of these resources are
      housed  in  our  maker  space,  also  called  the  Garage  Lab,  we  carry  some  of  these
      materials to classrooms as well for in-class learning activities.
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