Brandeis Design and Innovation

BDI's Custom Systems + Equipment

BDI's creativity extends beyond its awesome swag! We love creating custom systems and tools to improve lab functionality. In addition to the custom swipe kiosk, we've got a lot of new projects popping up. Check them out below: 

3D printer with tracker
Student Manager Avery Bishop '27 integrated the Engineering Classroom's print tracker into the Makerlab. Created in Spring 2026.
Sign on the wall.
Makerlab users scan the QR code and get a unique ID number for their print. Grab one of the dry erase tags and you're good to go! Created by Student Manager Avery Bishop in Spring 2026.
Plastic holder affixed to a wire rack.
Next time you're in the Makerlab, check out all of the custom fixtures. This orange fixture was created by Student Manager Avery Bishop in Spring 2026, and it attaches to the 3D Print Tracker signs. 
wood frame with a large spool of plastic filament
Student worker Sam Shmidman created custom filament spools using our laser cutter. Created in Spring 2026