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Innovation Space

ATTENTION:  We will have reduced hours on December 22, and we will be closed for winter recess from December 23 to January 2 (see calendar at the bottom of the page). Happy Holidays!

 

Welcome to the BME Innovation Space. We are located in Denney Research Building (DRB) in rooms B7, B11, B14, and B18. This space hosts a variety of equipment for device fabrication, including machining, 3D printing, and electronics assembly. Use of these facilities is restricted to BME-affiliated students, staff, and faculty.

We are open Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5:00 PM. Extended hours are available upon request.

For details on operation of the Innovation Space, users may refer to the General SOP.

Equipment

Training

To use the Innovation Space, users must have the following training:
1) General Shop Safety Training via TrojanLearn (certificate can be emailed to the shop manager)
2) Innovation Space Orientation (in-person appointment or video)

3) Machine-specific training: users must take a machine-specific training for 3D printers, laser cutter, and all equipment in the machine shop. Other tools do not require extra training.
Training reservation links: 3D printer, laser cutter, soldering, machine shop

For training outside of the regularly scheduled sessions or on equipment not listed here, please contact the shop manager (contact info at the bottom of the page).

Equipment Calendar

To make a reservation, go to the Reservation page.

Contact Info

For questions, concerns, or comments, email the shop manager:  james.yoo[at]usc.edu

Published on July 24th, 2024Last updated on December 19th, 2025