Collab Lab

Explore, Create, and Innovate

 

The Collab Lab at State Fair Community College is a collaborative makerspace where creativity, technology, and hands-on learning come together. Located on SFCC's Sedalia campus, this state-of-the-art innovation lab provides students, educators, businesses, and community members with access to cutting-edge digital fabrication equipment and STEM technologies.

Whether you're designing your first 3D model, exploring engineering concepts, learning advanced manufacturing skills, or bringing a creative idea to life, the Collab Lab offers the tools and training to help you succeed.

Collaborate Lab Reservations

 

A Space Built for Innovation

Established in 2021 through funding from the National Science Foundation, the Collab Lab was created in partnership with Palmer Hamilton to empower educators, engage learners, and expand access to emerging technologies.

The lab was intentionally designed with intuitive equipment that users of all experience levels can confidently operate after completing a brief training session.

By providing access to industry-relevant technologies, the Collab Lab helps bridge the gap between education and workforce needs while supporting SFCC's mission to provide responsive learning experiences that empower students and communities to prosper.

 

Learn New Skills with Industry-Standard Technology

The Collab Lab gives learners the opportunity to explore digital fabrication, engineering, design, and advanced manufacturing through hands-on experiences.

Visitors can receive training and certification on a variety of equipment, including:

• 3D printers
• Laser cutters and engravers
• CNC router technology
• Vinyl cutters
• Virtual welding simulators
• Mechatronics systems
• Interactive STEM equipment

Whether you're developing technical skills for a future career or simply exploring a new hobby, the Collab Lab provides opportunities to learn by doing.

 

Who Can Use the Collab Lab?

The Collab Lab serves learners of all ages and experience levels through workshops, open lab hours, educational programs, and community partnerships.

We proudly serve:

• SFCC students and employees through open lab access, equipment training, and project support.
• K-12 students through interactive workshops, field trips, and hands-on STEM learning experiences.
• Businesses and professionals through workforce training, digital fabrication, and technology demonstrations.
• Community members and makers looking to develop new skills or pursue creative projects.
• Summer learners through engaging STEM camps and educational programming.

No matter your experience level, the Collab Lab provides a welcoming environment to explore new technologies and bring ideas to life.

 

The Collaborate Lab is supported by NSF ATE grant award number DUE#2202182. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. All rights reserved.