Memorial’s makerspace helps a local bakery with custom signage and gives campus users hands‑on access to professional tools
Published on 2026-10-19. Check the original source for current conditions.
Memorial University’s Centre for Research and Innovation makerspace teamed with Humber Baker Inc. to fabricate the bakery’s new signage. The facility houses 3D printers, laser cutters, a CNC machine and more, and membership is free for Memorial and College of the North Atlantic faculty, students and staff; public memberships are available ($300/year).
Memorial’s CRIC makerspace collaborated with Humber Baker Inc. to design and produce polished exterior signs using a combination of laser cutting, CNC routing and finishing tools. The space promotes entrepreneurship by providing access to otherwise costly equipment and hands‑on guidance from the makerspace manager, Neil Nordeje. The initiative highlights how campus resources can support local startups while training users in fabrication techniques. Important detail for prospective students: membership is free for all faculty, students and staff at Memorial University and the College of the North Atlantic; public memberships cost $300 per year.
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