The Innovation Center provides a creative design space that users can define, ideate, solve and test their problems and solutions in using cutting edge tools and resources.
Our Innovation Center provides innovators and entrepreneurs the tools to identify problems, design solutions, make and prototype functional projects and test them in a safe, cutting edge environment. Below is a list of the tools and resources you will find in the Waunakee High School Innovation Center and a sampling of the types of projects users could produce. This list serves as a starting point for your creativity. There is no limit to what you can make!
Projects
UPCOMING EVENTS
Additional classes will be held for the 2022-2023 school year.
We look forward to working with you!
LASER CUTTER/ENGRAVER
Materials: wood, cardboard, paper, acrylic, leather, plywood, felt, fabric, cork, melamine, laser engraving metal, hardwoods.
Potential Projects:
Keychains
Gaskets
Greeting Cards
Prototypes
Lamps
Topographic Maps
Stencils
Board and Brush Signs
Speaker Boxes
Phone Stands
Jewelry
Paper projects
Trusses
Models
Puzzles
Metal engraving on mugs/water Bottles
Wooden Signs
Plaques
Coasters
Glassware
Wall Art
Stamps/Printing blocks
Cutting boards
Holiday Art
Woods Lab - requires extra safety training.
Equipment: Planer, Jointer, Table Saws, Band Saws, Table Router, Overhead Sander, Drill Press, Large Gluing Table, Finish Booth, Hand Tools and Joinery Tools.
Electronics/Programming
Equipment: Electronics, Soldering, Circuit boards, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Diagnostic tools
Potential Projects:
Software
Controllers
Apps
Robots
Automation
Instruments and Music
Machine Controllers
LED/Sensor Controls
Games
CNC ROUTER/MILL
Materials: wood, acrylic, leather, plywood, melamine, foam, wax, aluminum, brass, copper, steel, plastics. *Metal machining is available in our metals lab with further instruction from our metals instructors.
Potential Projects:
Guitars/Instruments
Furniture
Yard Games
Prototypes/Models
3D signs
Structures
Clocks
Plaques
Wood Projects (cutting boards, wooden shapes, etc)
Parts
Sprockets
Fidget Spinners
Cookie Molds
Pinewood Derby Cars
Yo-yo's
Sewing/Embroidery
Equipment: Embroidery Machine, Sewing Machines.
Potential Projects:
Patches
Hats
Shirts
Sweats
Jackets
Blankets
Towels
Robes
Totes
Holiday Items
Custom Embroidery
Upholstery
Hand Bags
Phone and Computer Cases
Bags
Apparel
Flags
Custom Textile Projects
Metals Lab - requires extra safety training.
Equipment: Saws, Mills, Drill Press, Ironworker, Welders, Welding Simulator, Shear, Brake, Plasma Cutter, Welding Booths, Foundry. CNC Mill (metal only)
WIDE FORMAT PRINTERS
Materials: Paper, Photo paper, Vinyl, Canvas, Card Stock, etc,
Potential Projects:
Posters
Canvas Wraps
Flyers
Brochures
Banners
Displays
Art Prints
Photographs
Signs
Book Covers
3D PRINTERS
Materials: Primarily PLA plastic as our printers are limited in filaments we can print.
Potential Projects:
Tools/Gadgets
Art
Models
Household Items
Fashion
Robotic parts/Prosthetics
3D figures/characters
Prototypes
Proof of concept
Puzzles/Games
One off design models
Vinyl Cutting/Heat Press
Materials: Vinyl transfer and heat press stock
Potential Projects:
Custom Graphics
Signs
Decals
T-shirts/Apperal
Electronic circuits
Labels
Adhesive Wall Art
Stencils
Board and Brush Signs
Prototype
Custom Wall Paper
Window Clings