The Foundry at the Fine Arts Library
The Foundry
The Foundry is a joint initiative of the University of Texas Libraries and the College of Fine Arts. It is open to all university students, faculty and staff.
The Foundry provides access to devices and tools such as a laser cutter, 3D printers, VR headsets, sewing machines, mills, cameras and other video and audio equipment. The Foundry also features stations with software to create video games, a video wall and a recording studio. The Foundry is located in the Fine Arts Library on the 3rd floor of the E. William Doty Fine Arts Building.
Get Certified to use our Equipment
Join our Canvas Course to learn about the equipment and services we provide. Some equipment requires certification, and other equipment is available on a walk-up basis.
Faculty: Request the Foundry for your course
Request use of the Foundry for teaching, course related work, workshops, or other activities.
Spaces in the Foundry
3D Printing Area
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Space with 3D printers. |
Fiber Arts Lab
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Space with sewing machines and supplies. |
Foundry Mac Pro Workstations
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6 Apple Quad-Core Intel i7 Mac Pros, each with two 27" screens and software for video and audio post-production, 3D modeling and Adobe Creative Cloud. Uses: Gaming, film, multimedia production. |
Laser Cutter Area
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Space with a laser cutter. |
Recording Studio
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Recording studio with sound proof room. |
Video Wall
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This state of the art video wall is intended for special projects, demonstrations, and presentations. |
Equipment at the Foundry
Bernina 700D Serger Sewing Machine |
In just one pass, you can cut, sew and finish edges on everything from fine silks and satin to denim, fleece and stretchy fabrics with the greatest of ease. And, although the 700D is an entry-level... |
Dremel LC40 Laser Cutter |
40W laser cutter and engraver. |
Lulzbot Taz 3D Printer |
Engineers, designers, educators, and makers agree: The LulzBot TAZ 6 is the most reliable, easiest-to-use desktop 3D printer ever, featuring innovative self-leveling and self-cleaning, and a modular... |
Universal Audio Apollo Twin |
High-Resolution Desktop Music Production with Classic Analog Sound With its class-leading resolution and Realtime UAD Processing, Apollo Twin sets a new standard for desktop music production. This... |
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