What is Futureworks Shops?

Futureworks Shops is New York City’s collaborative network of prototyping and innovation spaces where hardware startups turn their ideas into reality. You can access subsidized and discounted workspace, machinery and consulting expertise throughout the city. From studio space at NYDesigns in Long Island City, to CNC expertise at Supersmith in Red Hook, it’s all here. Futureworks Shops also introduces the Futureworks Shops R&D Fellowship, a pilot program that prepares aspiring engineers for jobs at hardware startups. Meet the Shops cohort below, and see what they have to offer.

 

Futureworks Shops is brought to you by Brooklyn-based SecondMuse and NYCEDC, and is part of Futureworks NYC, a key component of the City’s Industrial Action Plan that helps local hardware startups and manufacturers increase production here in New York.

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Tomorrow Lab

Manhattan

Founded in 2010, Tomorrow Lab is a technology innovation studio that works with entrepreneurs big and small to invent new products. We have a unique focus on prototyping new hardware technology and turning those prototypes into market-ready, manufacturable products. Learn more about the Futureworks Shops FWRD Fellowship.

Equipment

  • 3D Printing

    4 x Zortrax M200

  • Milling

    Othermill

  • Laser Cutter

    ULS V460 30W

  • Woodwork

    Planer
    Mitersaw
    Jigsaw
    Belt Sander
    Disc Sander

  • Textiles

    Juki Sewing Machine

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Supersmith

Brooklyn

Brooklyn’s most versatile shared workshop for furniture makers, metal workers, ceramicists and more, with educational programming and seasonal events. 

Equipment

  • Cutting

    Delta 10” Table Saw
    Martin 12” Sliding Panel Saw
    Inka 6.5” Model Makers Table Saw
    Dewalt 12” Sliding Compound Miter Saw
    Delta 14” Bandsaw
    Tannewitz 36” Bandsaw
    Jet 10” Table Saw
    Makita 12” Sliding Compound Miter Saw
    7” Wet Cutting Tile Saw

  • Metalworking

    Jet Horizontal Metal Bandsaw
    Holland Vertical Milling Machine
    Dayton 12” x 40” Metal Lathe
    Metal Belt Sander
    14” Propane Forge
    Oxy Acetylene Set
    110 lb Anvil
    Rockwell 12” Disk Sander
    Delta 8” Grinder

  • Welding

    Miller Millermattic 211 Mig Welder with
    Gun and Spoil for Aluminum Welding

  • Wodworking

    Powermatic 20” Thickness Planer
    Delta 13” Thickness Planer
    Delta 6” Jointer
    Oliver 12” Jointer
    Inka 10” Jointer Planer Combo
    Jet 22-44” Wide Belt Sander
    Rikon 12” x 40” Mini Lathe
    Walker Turner Standing Drill Press
    Dayton Table Top Drill Press
    Grizzly Single Spindle Boring Machine
    Cambell Hausfeld 60 Gallon Air Cmpressor
    SpeedAire 80 Gallon air compressor
    Delta 6” Belt Sander
    Delta 10” Disk Sander

  • Handtools

    Festool Orbital Sander and Vacuum
    Various Drill and Impact Drivers
    Various Nail Guns
    Soldering Gun
    Metal Band Saw
    Various Wood Clamps in all Sizes
    Makita Heat Gun
    Makita Plate Joiner
    Bosch Router
    Makita Trim Router
    PLS Laser Level

  • Ceramics

    Skutt Model LT-3k Electric Kiln
    L&L Easy Fire Kiln
    Evenheat Rampmaster Test Kiln
    Sno Industries Model LT-3k Kiln
    Brent 4” Clay Extrudor
    Bailey’s DRD/II 24G Slab Roller with 51” Table

  • Textiles

    Stimson Heavy Duty Standing Riveter
    Various Hand Leather Working Tools

  • Photography Equipment

    Various lights
    C-stands
    Light box
    Cyclapse Time-lapse Camera Housing
    Syrp Slingshot Cable Rig
    Canon T6i with various lenses and accessories

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Brooklyn Research

Brooklyn

Brooklyn Research serves as a technology-driven hub for interdisciplinary research,. innovation, and learning in the heart of Brooklyn. Through ongoing public events and workshops Brooklyn Research serves as a technology-driven Shop for interdisciplinary research, innovation, and learning in the heart of Brooklyn. We support Research Groups working in a range of fields and problem spaces. Our workshops offer artists, designers, and engineers unique access to tools and knowledge that can extend and inform their practice in new ways. Learn more about the Futureworks Shops FWRD Fellowship.

Equipment

  • 3D Printing

    Ultimaker 2+

  • Audio Video

    Wired Microphones
    Lavaliere Microphones
    SLR (video / still)
    PA System (JBL Powered)
    Video Projectors
    Live Streaming Studio (YouTube / Twitch)

  • Copying & Printing

    HP DesignJet 500 (42in)
    HP Laser Printers (BW Documents)
    Xerox ColorQube 8570 (Color Documents)

  • CNC

    Shapeoko 3 XXL
    Bantam Tools Desktop PCB Milling Machine

  • Cutting

    Bosch Miter Saw
    Bosch Circular Saw
    Bosch Table Saw
    Rikon Bandsaw
    Ryobi Drill Press
    Dewalt Cordless Drill
    Dewalt Cordless Driver
    Dewalt Cordless Jigsaw
    Dewalt Cordless Circular Saw
    US Cutter MH Series Vinyl Cutter / Plotter

  • Electronics Tools

    Oscilloscope
    Function Generator
    Benchtop Power Supply
    Multimeters
    Soldering Irons

  • Hand Tools

    General Assortment (Extensive)

  • Laser Cutting / Engraving

    Trotec Speedy 400 (100 Watt)

  • Metalworking

    Pneumatic Rivet Gun
    Dewalt Sheet Metal Nibbler
    Ryobi Miter Saw (Aluminum Cutting Blade)

  • Woodworking

    JET Dust Extraction
    JET Air Filtration
    JET Jointer
    Porter Cable Combination Benchtop Sander
    Dewalt Biscuit Joiner
    Assorted Clamps

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Baruch’s Small Business Development Center Prototyping Project

Manhattan

Baruch’s SBDC Prototyping Project is a team of full-time business advisors who can assist you with writing a business plan, identifying source of funding and more. The Prototyping Project is especially interested in exploring how they can help the growing hardware community in New York City.

Equipment

  • 3D Printing

    Makerbot Replicator+

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Bronx Innovation Factory

The Bronx

MIT CoLab, CommonWise Education and a half-dozen local partners are teaming up to build the Bronx’s first makerspace. Bronx Innovation Factory is a pilot that will provide the borough with free access to digital fabrication facilities, startup and product-design workshops and workforce training. This pilot will inform the development of a larger freestanding facility. Bronx Innovation Factory’s mission is to increase wealth and ownership among Bronx residents. Founded in 2017.

Equipment

  • CNC

    Mini-CNC Mill
    CNC Router

  • 3D Printer

  • Laser Cutter

  • Arduinos

  • Raspberry Pis

  • Soldering Stations

  • Little Bits Education Kit

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Collab

Brooklyn

Collab gives innovators and creative entrepreneurs access to prototyping and digital fabrication equipment in the heart of Brooklyn as well as the mentoring and space to build their ideas. Collab offers 24/7 open-access space, permanent desks for entrepreneurs and private studios for companies. Members can reserve space for events, classes and seminars. Collab has been able to generate millions in revenue for itself and its members by creating products and installations for its corporate clients such as Hearst, L’Oreal, Intel and the UN. The collective has helped launch more than ten companies with a combined valuation of $200 million+, creating more than 250 new jobs. Founded in 2009.

Equipment

  • Print & Cut Studio

    HP 60" Latex Wide Format Printer
    HP 24" Wide Format Printer
    Summa 45" Vinyl Cutter
    Heat Press

  • Textiles

    HP Digital Fabric Printer
    Juki Industrial Overlock w/ Table
    Juki Industrial Sewing Machine w/ Table
    Mannequins

  • Hand Tools

    Full Plier/Cutter Set
    Full Socket Set
    Channel Grip Pliers
    Claw Hammer
    Full Allen Wrench Set (Standard and Metric)
    Full Screwdriver Set
    12-inch Vise-Grip Sliding Clamps
    48-inch Bar Clamps
    Locking Vise-Grip C-clamp
    General Crafting Tools
    Digital Fabrication
    60W Epilog Laser Cutter

  • Prototyping Workshop

    Formlabs Form 2 3D Printer
    Formlabs Form 1 3D Printer
    Festool Domino Joiner DF 700 Set
    Chisel Set
    Festool 8mm Domino Cutter, Joiner
    Festool Planer HL 850 E
    Festool Router OF 1400 EQ
    Festool 6_ Dual Mode Sander RO 150 FEQ
    Festool CT26/36 Boom Arm Set, Dust Extractor
    Festool Dust Extractor CT 36 HEPA
    Block Plane
    Festool MFT/3 Multifunction Woodworking Table
    Laguna DB 12/6 Combination Disc and Belt Sander

  • Cutting Tools

    Festool Circular Saw TS 75 EQ
    Handsaws
    Festool KS120 EB Miter Saw, KAPEX
    Festool Jigsaw CARVEX PSB 420 EBQ
    Festool Cutting Tables
    Laguna 14BX Bandsaw
    Summa D120 Vinyl Cutter
    Paper Cutters
    Phillips Impact 2-25mm SX, Tl
    Festool Cordless Drill T15 Li 4.2 Set

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Craftsman Ave

Brooklyn

Craftsman Ave is a creative community where artists, designers, engineers, and makers come together to work, teach, and learn. Their 1500 sqft studio includes co-working space and tools for woodworking, metalworking and more. Since opening in 2015, Craftsman Ave has taught more than a thousand students everything from product design to knife making and six of their instructors were awarded Best Instructors by CourseHorse in 2016. Membership starts at $500/month and comes with a small, tight-knit community, 24 hour access to the shop, roof access to the building, a business address and mailbox, and paid teaching opportunities. Craftsman Ave provides a beautiful, functional work space for members and an inspiring classroom for students.

Equipment

  • 3D printing

    Prusa 3D Printer
    RepRap Large Format 3D printer

  • Electronics

    Soldering Irons

  • General Equipment

    Hammers
    Handsaws
    Calipers
    Vices

  • Woodworking

    Circularsaw
    Bandsaw
    Tablesaw
    Belt Sander
    Hand planers

  • Metal Working

    2x MIG welders
    1x TIG welder
    Grinders
    Wirebender

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NEW INC

Manhattan

NEW INC is an incubator and professional development program founded by the New Museum in 2014 to support ambitious ideas and approaches to culture, technology, and business that strive for a more creative, diverse, and equitable future. Their mission is to foster cultural value, not just capital value. NEW INC serves a community of nearly 100 creative practitioners and entrepreneurs annually, working on a range of for-profit and nonprofit ventures across art, design and technology. Founded in 2014. NEW INC offers 8,000 sq-ft of office space and meeting rooms next door to New Museum. Membership includes conference room bookings, printing, educational programming, and shared equipment. Full-time membership is a 12-month commitment with 24/7 access to the facilities, a dedicated desk space, locker, and eligibility for their mentorship program. Part-time membership is a 6-12 month commitment with access 15 days per month, communal desk space, limited conference room and equipment usage. Join NEW INC’s cohort!

Equipment

  • Woodshop

    Large Drill Press
    12" Dewalt Compound Miter Saw + Mobile Stand
    10" Dewalt Table Saw
    Ryobi Table Top Bandsaw

  • Laser

    Trotec Speedy 100
    Trotec Speedy 300

  • Electronics

    Hakko & Weller Soldering Irons
    Reflow station
    Othermill 3-Axis CNC Mill

  • CPU

    Dell Inspiron 23.8" Touch-Screen All in One
    HP Z840 Workstations
    HTC Vives
    Occulus w Joy-cons
    Occulus SDK-2

  • 3D Printers

    Form 2 (SLA)
    Formlabs Wash Station
    Ultimaker 2+
    Ultimaker 3 Extended
    Makerbot Replicator 2

  • Textiles

    Juki Overlock
    Consew industrial sewing machine
    Singer Industrial sewing machine

  • Camera

    Canon 5D mkIII
    Canon Rebel XS
    Many Lenses

  • Projector

    Panasonic Short Throw
    Panasonic 1080P
    Christie 5K

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NYDesigns

Queens

NYDesigns is dedicated to the success of design and hardware tech startups in NYC. Companies in their incubator get three years of private studio space and access to a network of mentors and advisers. NYDesigns has studio space as well as 12 coworking desks and a 5,000-sq-ft fabrication lab where startups can prototype their design ideas. Individual members get access as well as five hours of laser cutting. They also produce events and programs for a thriving community of creators and innovators. NYDesigns is a program of CUNY and LaGuardia Community College. Founded in 2006. Apply for subsidized space at NYDesigns!

Equipment

  • CNC

    Techno HD4896 CNC Router
    Roland Modela MDX-50 4 Axis CNC Router

  • Laser Cutting / Engraving

    Trotec 100W 51″ x 51″ CO2 Laser Cutter
    Epilog MINI 12″ x 24″ 40 Watt Laser Cutter

  • 3D Printing

    Ultimaker 2 Extended+ 3D Printer
    Stratasys ss1200 FDM 3D printer
    Dimension uPrint se ABS 3D printer

  • Mold Making

    Formech 300XQ Vacuum Former

  • Woodworking

    Full Sheet Panel Saw
    SawStop Table Saw
    Dewalt Miter Saw
    Jet 16″ Planer
    Rockwell Jointer
    Belt and Disc Sanders
    OTMT Lathe
    Rockwell Wood Lathe
    19″ Throat Bandsaw
    Drill Press
    Table Router
    5-ton Arbor Press

  • Bench grinder

    Cold Saw (for metals)
    Buffing Wheels
    Maxflo Spray Booth
    ESD Safe Electronics Bench with
    Power Supply, Oscilloscope and Soldering Irons
    Silhouette Curio Cutting Tool with Sheetcutting, Scratching, and Embossing Capabilities

  • Textiles

    Singer Heavy Duty Sewing Machine
    Futura Embroidery Sewing Machine

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