The USM Maker Innovation Studio (MIST Lab) is a collaborative work space for making, learning, exploring and sharing. Our makerspace is open to USM students, faculty, and staff as well as K-12 students and commercial prototyping ventures. The MIST Lab aims to supports hands-on learning and research in science, technology, engineering, art and math fields. We provide users a range of cutting edge technology and tools to foster entrepreneurial and critical thinking skills, as well as creativity and confidence in STEM. 

We have a variety of resources across multiple labs, including over twenty 3D printers, laser cutter, CNC Mills, soldering stations, sewing and Digital Embroidery machines, Designs and CAD software, and Unity. Our list of equipment and software is provided below.

What will you create? Click here to fill out our Project Application form.

ER Doctor making promotional video in the Digital Medea Lab
Medical Project collaborator, Jason Hine M.D. working on the promotional video in the MIST’s DML

The Digital Media Lab is set up to be a one stop audio/video facility where people can find a webcam and backdrop perfect for filming videos, microphones and recording equipment for podcasting, and editing software to polish your work before you publish. DML is also used for the promotional photo booth for R&D prototypes, and 3D Scanning.

MIST: Digital Immersion Lab (DIL). DIL is designed to support software, VR/AR, and applications development projects and courses. We have supported multiple experimental courses since spring 2020. 1) GDS199: VR/AR Game development, and GDS100, 200, and 2) Computational Physics (C592, Science Building). DIL will support a range of virtual reality immersive experience, high-end computing equipment and software for e-content development and workshop options for the USM community to explore.

students in VR game development class in the Digital Immersion Lab
Students in VR game development class (GDS199) in the Digital Immersion Lab
  • 3D Printing: 25+ printers, including:
    • FDM: Prints with over 50 materials, including PLA, ABS, PETG, flexible filaments (TPU/TPE), wood-fill, metal fibers, and more.
    • High-Temperature FDM: Handles advanced materials like carbon fiber and PEEK.
    • SLA: Uses biocompatible, flexible, and industrial-grade resins.
  • VR Development:
    • VR/AR headsets, including HTC VIVE and Oculus Quest.
  • Digital Arts
    • Wacom Cintiq workstations for 2D and 3D design.
  • Digital Printing & Fabrication:
    • Roland UV printer for detailed custom labeling
    • Sublimation printer for finishing projects.
  • Electronics & Embedded Systems:
    • Soldering stations with fume extraction
    • Basic test equipment and platforms like Arduino and Raspberry Pi.
  • 3D Scanning:
    • High-resolution Artec Spider scanners for precise digital modeling.
  • Textile Arts:
    • Sewing and embroidery machines for fabric-based projects.

  • 3DScanR
  • Adobe CC
  • Arduino Genuino
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
  • Autodesk Meshmixer
  • Embrilliance Digital Embroidery Software
  • Garage Band
  • Inkscape
  • Maxon Cinema 4D
  • ProTools
  • Python 3
  • SketchUp
  • Solidworks
  • Unity
  • Unreal Engine
  • VinylMaster Cut
  • Visual Studio
  • ZBrush