Software
Onshape: The “official” CAD package of the Makerspace though our student staff know how to use many others. A very powerful, browser-based, free CAD program for university students, faculty and staff. Click here to create a free account. Note that Onshape was founded by the same person that founded Solidworks (article) so this is not your typical freeware CAD software – it’s a real engineering tool.
Other options at UW-Madison College of Engineering (Solidworks, Autodesk, NX, etc.):
Check out the CAD software available in the engineering computer labs (CAE) here. You can access this software via:
[1] CAE computer labs. Go here for their location (note: not in the Makerspace)
[2] Remotely using Citrix – click here for more info. This works on mac and windows via a browser.
Computer Aided Design Project Support
Alex Janis
Credentials: Technical Staff
Mindi Lam
Credentials: Technical Staff
Jan Maroske
Credentials: Assistant Shop Manager
Biswajit Mishra
Credentials: Technical Staff
Check-in during the hours below for questions pertaining to design consultation, materials, and best practices.
Support Staff Date Start Time End Time
Jan Maroske
03/22/2023
10:00 AM
02:00 PM
Alex Janis
03/23/2023
10:25 AM
12:00 PM
Jan Maroske
03/24/2023
10:00 AM
02:00 PM
Mindi Lam
03/24/2023
04:25 PM
06:00 PM
Alex Janis
03/24/2023
02:00 PM
04:00 PM
Mindi Lam
03/24/2023
02:45 PM
04:00 PM
Jan Maroske
03/27/2023
10:00 AM
02:00 PM
Mindi Lam
03/27/2023
02:25 PM
04:00 PM
Mindi Lam
03/28/2023
12:05 PM
02:00 PM
Mindi Lam
03/28/2023
02:25 PM
04:00 PM
Jan Maroske
03/29/2023
10:00 AM
02:00 PM
Alex Janis
03/30/2023
10:25 AM
12:00 PM
Jan Maroske
03/31/2023
10:00 AM
02:00 PM
Alex Janis
03/31/2023
02:00 PM
04:00 PM
Mindi Lam
04/04/2023
12:05 PM
02:00 PM
Alex Janis
04/07/2023
02:00 PM
04:00 PM
Mindi Lam
04/11/2023
12:05 PM
02:00 PM
Alex Janis
04/14/2023
02:00 PM
04:00 PM
E-mail maker-contact@engr.wisc.edu with questions