The Innovation Hub is a non profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of Arkansans by inspiring innovation and expanding opportunities. The Hub sees an Arkansas where, regardless of demographic identifiers or geographic location, Arkansans are generating and inspiring innovation in cutting-edge technology, business, and creative fields. The Innovation Hub uses tools, skills, and expertise to inspire innovators and entrepreneurs who expand the range of educational and economic opportunities for themselves, for their communities, in our state and throughout the world.
The Innovation Hub has the following tools and equipment available for use within the building:
WOODSHOP
1 Table Saw – Saw Stop
Table Size with Extension: 27” x 74-¾”
Blade Tilt: Left – 45 degrees
Maximum Rip Capacity: 49”
EZRouter 48×96 inch CNC
1 Dewalt miter saw 12 inch
9″ Grizzly Band Saw
14″ Delta Band Saw
1 – Router table
2 – Hand Routers
2 – Trim routers
3 – 18 V Cordless Drill
1 – 12 V Cordless Drill
1 – Corded Drill
Drill press
1 – benchtop
1 – floor-standing
1 – 20” planer-Grizzly
1 – 8” Jointer-Grizzly
3 – Sidewind 7 1/4 Circular Saws
1 – Small Reciprocating Saw
1 – Regular Reciprocating Saw
1 – 4” orbital sander
1 – 5” orbital sander
1 – benchtop
1 – belt
Nail guns
1 – 18-gauge finish Nailer
1 -Finish Stapler
1 – Brad Nailer
2 – Wood Lathes –JET Lathe and Powermatic Lathe
Various hand tools
CERAMICS STUDIO
7 Electric Pottery Wheels
Electric Kiln
Hand building Tables
Glazes and Underglazes
Various pottery and sculpture tools
MAKER TOOLS
Lasers:
(x3) 80 watt CO2 Laser Engraver with 22×27 inch bed
(x1) 130 Watt CO2 Laser Engraver with 36×48 inch bed
(x5) Anycubic i3 Mega 3D printers
(x4) Prusa MK3S 3D printers
(x1) 40 Watt Muse tabletop laser engraver
(x1) Nomad CNC
(x2) Soldering Stations
High-powered electric heat gun
Electric soldering iron
Standard soldering irons
Computers with the various CAD and CAM programs
(x3) Sewing Machines
(x1) Sublimation Printer
Various sublimation transfer machines
SCREENPRINTING & PRINTMAKING
Screenprinting
6 color press
4 -1 color presses
Conveyor Dryer
Washout Booth & Power wash
Exposure Unit
Screen Dryer
Flash
Heat Press
Plastisol Ink
T-shirt folding board
Screens (variety of mesh sizes)
Scoop Coat & Emulsion
Squeegees
Takach Etching Press 24×48″ bed
Felt blankets
Matboard Cutter
Drying Rack
Waterbased inks
Various tools (please bring your own paper)
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