Located in the Adelaide City Library, the Innovation Lab regularly hosts a variety of events, workshops, and training, all designed to explore ideas and creativity with new technology.

We’ve worked in collaboration with artists, local entrepreneurs and leading researchers to provide innovative programs and events to the whole community. Come experiment and explore the latest advancements in research and cutting-edge technologies including 3D printers, robotics, virtual reality and a laser cutter.

The Innovation Lab team support thousands of people invent, create and discover.

Which of these innovative experiences will you try first?

Discover Robotics
Explore the exciting world of robotics with Ollie, Meccanoid or Mindstorm. Using the latest iPad apps, drive and race Ollie through a maze you’ve made, or perform a crazy trick combo! See how you can code Lego to solve a Rubicks Cube or meet our dino Meccanoid robot.

Emblaser 2 Laser Cutter
Have you always wanted to cut something with a laser? The answer should always be yes! Swing by a drop-in information session at the Innovation Lab to find out what this cool technology can do! Please check the list of compatible materials before booking to avoid disappointment.

3D Printing
The Innovation Lab has a range of 3D printers and 3D pens to help you create and design your own 3D artwork. You can book a Maker Sessions and Drop-in sessions are available.

Maker Sessions are private, hands-on training sessions, facilitated by an Innovation Lab volunteer, for you and up to four of your friends, colleagues or family members on the one booking.

These 1.5-hour sessions are aimed at those wanting to get hands-on with 3D printing, modelling, scanning, or 3Doodler pens. With the help of a facilitator, you’ll be able to print your own 3D model, create a work of art with a 3D pen (for ages 12+) or design your own 3D object.

Equipment used during 3D Printing Sessions includes:

Form 3 Resin printer
Makerbot Replicator 5th Generation
Me2 3D printer
Create and Pro 3Doodler 3D pens (Minimum age 12+) Visit 3Doodler to see a demo.

Please note the following requirements:

You may bring your own 3D model file to print on a USB. STL file format is preferred but any python based coded file should also be compatible
Alternatively, you can design something or select an existing model to print during the session
Print sizes are limited by the session time available. As a guide, a 1.5-hour session enables you to print a high quality 4cm squared object

Please note that sessions will not be available for registration more than 30 days in advance, and no more than 4 people can attend a single booking.

Please do not book more than 2 sessions at a time, to allow all customers to have equitable access to the service. Additional sessions will be cancelled at the discretion of staff.

Volunteers reserve the right to refuse starting a project that will take longer than the allocated time to create or would require an over allocation of resources.

Contact: library@cityofadelaide.com.au

Phone: 8203 7990

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