Computer Aided Tinkering Lab | Stony Brook University Libraries
Location: Melville Library, Room C-2615
Hours: Mondays - Thursdays 9am–5pm See current hours
Contact: catlab@stonybrook.edu
The CAT Lab is a hands-on innovation and crafting space featuring:
Let’s make something amazing.
Prototyping & Production
Fast CoreXY 3D printer with multicolor support for rapid prototyping, signage, and educational builds.
Great for: Models, aesthetic parts, multi-color labels and signs.
Manual
Create custom 1"–2.25" pin-back buttons for events, clubs, and promotions.
Great for: Outreach events, club swag, personal flair.
Precision cutter for vinyl, stickers, cardstock, iron-ons, and other crafting materials.
Great for: Stickers, window clings, labels, and apparel transfers.
Manual
Colorful fuse beads and pegboards for pixel-style art, keychains, and ornaments.
Great for: Low-barrier workshops, pixel art, color and pattern design.
Portable unit for capturing fumes and particulates during soldering and other processes.
Great for: Soldering projects and adhesive work that require extra ventilation.
New prototyping equipment arriving soon.
New prototyping equipment arriving soon.
New prototyping equipment arriving soon.
New prototyping equipment arriving soon.
New prototyping equipment arriving soon.
Electronics & Circuits
Temperature-controlled soldering station suitable for electronics assembly and wearables.
Hot air tool for surface mount desoldering and component repairs.
New electronics tools will be added soon.
New electronics tools will be added soon.
New electronics tools will be added soon.
New electronics tools will be added soon.
New electronics tools will be added soon.
Textiles & Wearables
Sewing Machines from different eras. You need to take the sewing course in Brightspace under Discover to get the badge to use them.
Professional-edge finishing serger for clothing, cosplay, and soft-goods prototyping.
Full tooling and crafting set for belts, wallets, stamping, and custom leather pieces. Take the Brightspace course for access.
New textile equipment arriving soon.
New textile equipment arriving soon.
New textile equipment arriving soon.
New textile equipment arriving soon.
New textile equipment arriving soon.
Design, Computing, VR & AI
High-performance Macs for AI workflows, 3D modeling, rendering, and XR development.
Immersive VR/AR headsets for research, training, simulation, and creative exploration.
More computing and XR equipment coming soon.
More computing and XR equipment coming soon.
More computing and XR equipment coming soon.
More computing and XR equipment coming soon.
More computing and XR equipment coming soon.
Library Administration: 631.632.7100
