ISAD Fab Lab
Avenida Misión del Bosque No. 10701, Colonia Valle Escondido, Chihuahua, Chihuahua, 31054, Mexico
+52 614 415 4909 fablab@isad.edu.mx
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The ISAD (Instituto Superior de Arquitectura y Diseño) in Chihuahua, Mexico, is a prestigious educational institution specializing in architecture and design. One of its standout features is the ISAD Fab Lab, a vital resource for students in these disciplines. The Fab Lab helps students shift from an intuitive to a more logical and analytical mindset by mastering digital technologies, fostering the maker spirit within ISAD students to bring their unique and unconventional ideas to life.

This digital fabrication space promotes innovation and specialization across architecture, urban design, product design, graphic design, and interior design. It includes various dedicated laboratories for digital prototyping, computing, carpentry, photography, screen printing, and vinyl + thermoforming.

With state-of-the-art tools and equipment, including 3D printers, laser cutters, 3-axis CNC routers, advanced digital modelling and augmented reality software, photogrammetry equipment for 3D content creation, and analog technologies for carpentry, the Fab Lab enables the precise realization of ideas. It supports assisted decision-making, parametric adaptability through algorithmic processes, new materials and systems exploration, and verification through prototyping.

The ISAD Fab Lab is essential in equipping ISAD students with the technological skills needed in the 21st century. It creates an environment where students can unleash their creativity, explore unconventional concepts, and bring their boldest ideas to fruition.

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Lab Capabilities
  • 3D printen
  • CNC frezen
  • Laser Snijden/Graveren
  • Vinyl snijplotter
Employees
Gerardo Carrera
Fab Lab Manager
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