The Innovation Lab in Harriman 210 is official open.   Please stop by to join the community in any of our posted hours of operation. (See Hours page).

Here are some pictures of the space:

Researchers are working on ways to use 3D printing to produce food. Currently, most work is being done in chocolate and sugar but the innovation foreshadows great things for the future of food production. Food created from a 3D printer can be used for things such as wedding cake toppers, easily chewable and customized nutrition, sustainable foods and cocktail garnishes. This is just the beginning of what 3D printed food can become as time passes!

More about 3D printed food can be found at http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/innovations-5-amazing-ways-3d-printed-food-will-change-the-way-we-eat/ar-AA8FkUe.

Originally posted on SBU Innovation Lab Blog by Christina Scalice.

We have all seen 3D printers being used to make replacement limbs for humans, but Derby, a dog born without his two front legs, is the first animal to be successfully outfitted with 3D-printed prosthetics.

Derby was adopted by Tara Anderson, who works for a 3D printing company called 3D Systems. She teamed up with animal orthotist, Derrick Campana and several design attempts later, they finally settled on an oval-tread shape, designed to fit Derby’s unique anatomy.

The Innovation Lab opened its doors for the first time on Tuesday, October 28th during a Preview Event in Harriman Hall 210. Students and faculty came together and got a taste of what is to come in the new makerspace. For those who don’t know, a makerspace is a location where students can collaborate and share knowledge on various projects in a student-run environment. For more information on the Innovation Lab, you can e-mail
SBU-InnovationLab@stonybrook.edu.