Ideas must not just be imagined, they must also be put into practice. The RUB Makerspace on the MARK 51°7 technology campus is being set up as a unique place for teaching and experimentation. In the former Opel administration building, students from all disciplines will soon have the opportunity to put their (start-up) ideas into practice. The 1,800 m² development space marks the change from (coal and steel) industry to a knowledge-based start-up culture.
The RUB Makerspace is one of the largest academic teaching and experimentation spaces in Germany. This is where innovative prototypes will be developed. This is where practice-oriented teaching formats will become a reality. This is where the boundaries between science and industry will be broken down.
The Makerspace equipment will open up almost unlimited possibilities:
- state-of-the-art metal construction and woodworking workshop
- digital and design lab for working with circuit board and sensor technology, robotics, 3D printers, laser cutters, media or textile technology
- film and photo studio including VR and AR applications
- specialist areas for surface and plastics processing, screen printing, casting technology, food, software and coding training, etc.
- project rooms for seminars and group work
- large co-working and event spaces
The services will be aimed at different target groups:
- students who would like to try out (start-up) ideas
- lecturers looking for praxis-oriented and networking opportunities
- companies interested in receiving new impulses from research
- representatives from business and politics
- in the future also all interested parties from the region
New knowledge is created through creative experimentation, interdisciplinary practice and active exchange. The RUB Makerspace makes many things possible, for example
- developing new products and prototypes
- working together in teams
- creative development and networking with like-minded people
- learning and testing new technologies in workshops
- providing and attending practical teaching formats
- experiencing inspiring events and people
![[Translate to English:] Portrait Guido Kissenbeck](/fileadmin/_processed_/7/1/csm_Guido_Kissenbeck_angepasst_f13974606c.jpg "Guido Kissenbeck")
![[Translate to English:] Portrait Florian Welsandt](/fileadmin/_processed_/6/f/csm_Florian_Welsandt_angepasst_8b5b5c648c.jpg "Florian Welsandt")
![[Translate to English:] Portrait Dietmar Krukowski](/fileadmin/_processed_/4/7/csm_Dietmar_Krukowski_angepasst_76dbe10e48.jpg "Dietmar Krukowski")
![[Translate to English:] Portrait Elena Blazquez](/fileadmin/_processed_/2/2/csm_Elena_Blazquez_angepasst_c775131c99.jpg "Elena Blazquez")
![[Translate to English:] Portrait Tim Höink](/fileadmin/_processed_/9/f/csm_Tim_Hoeink_angepasst_ec138778ea.jpg "Tim Höink")
HOW TO GET THERE
The Makerspace is located in the O-Werk on Mark 51°7. You can find all information on how to get there here.