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Nova Studio

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The Nova Studio encourages faculty and students to engage in a design process/teaching style. From conceptualization to refinement, implementation and production, the tools and space in the studio accommodate this process.

Bring Your Idea to Life

The Nova Studio has everything you need to move from concept to production. The studio features workstations and equipment for 3D printing in resin, nylon, and PLA; 3D digitizing; laser cutting and engraving; and large format printing.

Production software available includes graphic design, video editing, web development, and photography using (PH Adobe URL) Adobe; 3D design using Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3DS Max, and Unreal Engine 5; screen capture using Panopto; and editing and publishing with Microsoft Office.

Featured Equipment

Large laser cutting machine with lid open. Cut material shown inside.

FS Laser Cutter

Handheld digital scanning tool. White plastic body with two capturing lenses.

Artech Leo 3D digitizing

Services

  • 3D Printing (Resin, Nylon, and PLA)
  • Artech Leo 3D Digitizing
  • Laser Cutting/Engraving
  • Large Format Printing
  • Project Consultation

Project Ideas

Visit Nova Projects for ideas from students and instructors.

Submitting Your Project

Make sure your file is correct. Staff does not check or fix errors. We only confirm files are ready for the production process. Emailing your project files will be ignored unless directed by staff. 

  • Online
    Visit Nova Studio Project Request to submit your project and supporting files. If you have any issues using the Nova Studio Project Request submission form, please call 509-335-2819. Please do not email supporting files.
  • Face-to-Face
    Our face-to-face services are by appointment only. To make an appointment, please email c.lavoie@wsu.edu.

Pricing

Minimum Fees: a $1.00 minimum fee applies to all projects. All fees to be paid before item is picked up.

Charges

  • Academic: Consumable cost only
  • Non- Academic: Consumable cost and tech time

Download the current price list

Payment Options

  • Student Account
  • Internal Service Delivery (ISD) –
    WSU Dept. Only