Open Call for CAD/CAM

Our CAD/CAM Lab is open for project applications. We are launching this with an open call for a work period starting in March. The submission deadline is 15 February. Read on to learn more about the CAD/CAM Lab, as well as the conditions and content of the work period. 

About the CAD/CAM Lab
Make now offers a research workspace for computer-assisted making techniques, also known as CAD/CAM (computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing). The lab is suitable for both short-term projects and long-term research. The focus of the lab is on stretching the possibilities of hardware, software and material interaction within CNC-based processes. This includes, for example, 3D printers, CNC milling machines, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, 3D scanners and 3D software. Experimentation and cross-pollination with our other disciplines, such as glass, metal casting and graphic techniques, play an important role in the lab. Hands-on work with the machines is central, with guidance available when needed.   

What does a work period at Make look like?
A work period at Make means you can make use of our knowledge and facilities. You decide what you want to make; we support and advise, but you carry out the work yourself. Experimentation and research are central. For the production of series or editions, other workshops may be more suitable. 

Costs and duration of the work period
Please note that a work period involves costs, including the use of the workshop and all facilities per half-day, instruction and materials. The duration of a work period varies and depends on your project plan. Experimentation and playfulness are essential. Keep in mind that materials and processes sometimes have a will of their own. The pressure of a deadline can get in the way, so it is wise to take this into account. 

Exchanging knowledge and experience
Prior technical experience is not required; curiosity is more important to us. At Make, we work in an open-source spirit and on the basis of reciprocity. This means that as a maker you benefit from our knowledge and experience, and in return you share your own insights and knowledge with us. 

Assessment criteria for the work period
Your application does not need to meet all criteria. We will, however, consider the following points: 

• What is the research component within your project? 

• Why do you want to carry out this project at Make? 

• What is the necessity for you as a maker to realise this project? 

• How relevant is your project to the fields in which you work? 

• To what extent is your project innovative?  

Step-by-step plan

1. Write your project plan (max 1A4) and evaluate it against the assessment criteria.
2. Before 15 February, send your portfolio, CV and a project plan of no more than 10 A4 pages to make@makeeindhoven.nl. Please also indicate your preferred start date for the work period.
3. If you are selected for a work period, an intake meeting will follow. During this meeting, we will advise on the expected costs, timeline and required resources.
4. We schedule the project.
5. The work period begins.
6. After the work period ends, we evaluate the process and the project.