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OP:EN Studio
OP:EN Studio
Welcome to the OP:EN Lab at OSU-Cascades
A dynamic, creative space designed to foster exploration and expression. Located in Edward J. Ray Hall, this multi-use room primarily serves as a creative studio, offering students access to professional equipment and an inspiring environment to bring their ideas to life. Beyond the studio, the OP:EN Lab also offers a photography studio and borrowable lab resources, making it a hub for hands-on learning, experimentation, and interdisciplinary engagement.
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In-Studio Resources
We have a variety of sewing machines, 3-D printers, and hard good machinery in the studio. Feel free to stop by to look at what we offer, or browse the machinery lists.
Sewing
Juki Single Needle Lockstitch: Straight stitches light to medium weight fabrics
Juki Serger: Clean seams and hems on medium weight fabrics
Juki Zig Zag: Zig Zag seaming and flexible stitches on light to medium weight fabrics
Juki Heavy Duty Walking Foot: Joins multiple layers of heavy weight fabrics
Juki Post Bed: Straight stitches on medium to heavy weight fabric
Juki Post Bed Walking Foot: Easier maneuverability for sewing medium to heavy weight fabric
Juki Bar Tack: Reinforces high stress joints
3D Printing and Forming
Bambu Labs Printers: Our printers are all equipped with the AMS filament system and offer a hotter printing temperature.
Bambu X1E: Works well with fast and consistent printing
Bambu H2D: Specializes in multi-material printing and has a larger print space
Formtech Vacuum Former: Creates fast, detailed forms of prototypes out of thermoplastic
Universal Laser Cutter: CO2 laser for non-metal materials for cutting and engraving
Sealing
Ultrasonic Welder: Joins and cuts synthetic based fabrics for air tight seams
Seam Sealer: Waterproofs seams using hot air taping
Hydrostatic Tester: Assess watertight seals with pressurized water
Heat Press: Automatic flat press machine