NodeLab CNC

Digital Fabrication Resources in the Art Department of UW–Madison

The nodeLab features 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC machines.  It is located in the Humanities Building, room 6411.

How can I access nodeLab equipment?


Enroll in a class

  • Art 409: Digital Fabrication Studio is offered most Fall and Spring semesters

Become a nodeLab student member

  • Take the ART 409 class. Select graduate students can receive an exemption for previous experience based on a review with Professor Mitchell and Erin McAdams.
  • After talking with nodeLab staff or faculty, contact Erin McAdams (emcadams2@wisc.edu) to pay the $100 semester fee. This fee will grant you access to use the equipment in the nodeLab for the semester.  
  • Sign the User Agreement
  • Visit the nodeLab during open hours and present the signed agreement and receipt from fee payment to Erin McAdams.

Reserve Equipment

Once registered as a nodeLab member, you can schedule time with the equipment you need

  1. Access the Teamup calendar, which will be shared with you once you complete the agreement and pay the fee.
  2. Choose the day and equipment you wish to reserve.
  3. Enter the duration of your reservation, your name, a description of your project, and your email.
  4. Click Save. If you need to change or delete your reservation, please email Alena Reyes (reyes26@wisc.edu).