University of Michigan Digital Fabrication Lab Opening

The newly renovated Michigan Fabrication Lab at University of Michigan's Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning leverages state-of-the-art industrial technology to perform architectural fabrication research and representation. Taubman College is one of a few select academic institutions around the world utilizing robotic automation to perform both subtractive machining and automated assembly processes. These technologies recently permeated the architectural-fabrication industry. www.taubmancollege.umich.edu/fablab Welcome and lab overview: Dean Monica Ponce de Leon, Lab director Wes McGee. Lab tours, demonstrations and student work will be on display during the open house. To RSVP, please visit: http://taubmancollege.umich.edu/fablab/rsvp/ Funding & support provided by UM Office of the Provost.