3D Printing
Rapid iteration for brackets, mounts, adapters, enclosures, and other custom parts.
Makerspace
Build, prototype, iterate
A student-led workshop for event-day making
Makerspace Manchester is a hands-on workshop space for students who want to design, test, and build real things. It is a strong fit for Hack-A-Bot teams that need quick fabrication, electronics bench work, or access to practical tools while turning ideas into working hardware.
Whether you need a bracket, a cut panel, a soldered board, or a few workshop tools to get unstuck, the Makerspace is set up to help teams move from concept to prototype quickly.
What They Offer
Electronics
Soldering and bench tools for wiring, debugging, repair work, and prototype assembly.
Laser Cutting
Fast cutting for flat panels, structural parts, templates, and quick enclosure pieces.
Hand Tools
Workshop basics for cutting, adjusting, measuring, and assembling your build.
Power Tools
Portable tools for drilling, fastening, and quick fabrication jobs around your prototype.
Where It Is
Location
Makerspace
Ground Floor
Nancy Rothwell Building
Tools & Resources
Fabrication
3D Printers
The workshop includes fast Bambu Lab printers for rapid prototyping, letting teams produce custom parts quickly without leaving the event workflow.
Power Tools
Drills
DeWalt cordless drills are available for drilling and fastening jobs where speed and control matter.
Workshop
Carpentry
Hacksaws and junior hacksaws are available for woodwork and quick material prep, alongside protective gear for the task.
Bench Work
Electronics
Soldering irons, screwdriver sets, pliers, and multimeters support wiring, board assembly, and general electronics debugging.
Everyday Essentials
General Tools
Glue guns, retractable blades, cutting mats, hand files, spanners, socket sets, Allen keys, and measuring tools cover a lot of the day-to-day build work.
Machine Submission
If your team plans to use Laser Cutting or the 3D printers, follow the separate machine pages for submission guidance and event-day instructions before heading to the workshop.