Facilities & Equipment
CME’s state-of-the-art facilities give students space to design, build, and test ideas with the same tools and technology used in today’s manufacturing industry.
Our facilities don’t just support learning — they drive it.
Every space inside the Center for Manufacturing Excellence (CME) is designed with purpose: to mirror real-world manufacturing environments and to prepare students for them.
From high-tech equipment to creative maker spaces and professional collaboration zones, CME offers more than access, it offers immersion.
Immersive, Industry-Ready Spaces
James G. Vaughan Factory Floor
The James G. Vaughan Factory Floor is a 12,000‑square‑foot, fully equipped space designed to replicate the environment of a modern manufacturing facility. Students gain hands-on experience in safety, workflow, and production using more than 70 industrial-grade machines and tools that include water jet cutting technology, CNC mills, welding stations, commercial 3D printers, manual metal working machines, wire EDM machines, paint booth, powder coating booth and more.
Capt. Max R. Miller Maker Space
The Capt. Max R. Miller Maker Space is where innovation meets experimentation. Furnished with 3D printers, laser engravers, 3D scanners, and an assortment of Milwaukee tools, it offers students a flexible, tech-rich environment to prototype ideas and deepen their manufacturing know-how beyond the factory floor.
Inside the Center for Manufacturing Excellence
James G. Vaughan Factory Floor
Our James G. Vaughan Factory Floor is a 12,000-square-foot facility outfitted with more than 70 pieces of modern manufacturing equipment, from CNC mills and welding stations to commercial 3D printers and EDM machines.
Milwaukee Tool
A dedicated space for students to learn tool basics and gain confidence through guided, hands-on projects.
Milwaukee Tool
Step-by-step instructions walk students through their first builds, from tool setup to finished product.
Laguna Planer and JLT Glue Rack
Used to prepare and bond wood pieces for custom projects, helping students learn key steps in material prep and joinery.
WardJet X-1530 Waterjet
This high-powered cutter uses water and abrasive material to slice through metal and other hard surfaces with precision.
Haas Mill UF-255
A computer-controlled mill where students learn CNC programming and machining fundamentals.
Gerber Cutting Table
Used for fabric and composite materials, this table introduces students to automated precision cutting in industrial settings.
Maker Space
Our Maker Space gives students room to explore, build, and learn with professional tools and equipment.
Epilog Laser Fusion Pro
Students use this laser cutter and engraver to etch, mark, and shape materials with intricate detail.
Stratasys J55 3D Printer
An advanced 3D printer that creates high-resolution, multi-color prototypes for complex design work.
L-R MakerBot Method X, FlashForge, Raised 3D Pro 3
These desktop 3D printers allow students to prototype designs, test parts, and explore additive manufacturing methods.