The Innovation Studio is a hub of advanced product design, technology, and business innovation

The Innovation Studio is housed within a brand-new facility – the Robert W. Plaster Free Enterprise and Research Center – just opened in 2021.

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Our Capabilities

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Augmented and Virtual Reality

  • Experience the newest augmented and virtual reality tech in our AVR Showroom.
  • Learn 3D design and development software in the AVR Training Lab.
  • Design and test applications for any industry.
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3D Printing Lab

  • Prototype your own custom modeled parts.
  • Print realistic, production-quality models.
  • Utilize full-color and texture capabilities.
  • Experiment with metal, polymer, elastomer, and thermoplastic printers.
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Fabrication Shop

  • Build prototypes, class work, and entrepreneurial projects.
  • Access tools — big and small — all in one place.
  • Shop includes CNC machines, mills, routers, lathes, and more.
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The Innovation Studio is hosting MAKE48 again this year! The Innovation Studio will be completely closed from Feb. 1 through Feb. 6 and will reopen on Feb 7th. Thank you!

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Our Partnerships

Raven 3D is an additive manufacturing startup in Kansas City that connected with the Innovation Studio’s experienced staff for assistance on their cutting-edge 3D printer prototyping efforts.
Raven 3D is an additive manufacturing startup in Kansas City that connected with the Innovation Studio’s experienced staff for assistance on their cutting-edge 3D printer prototyping efforts.
The Full Employment Council and UMKC’s School of Computing and Engineering (SCE) Innovation Studio expand and enhance training opportunities for underserved communities in Kansas City's urban core.
The Full Employment Council and UMKC’s School of Computing and Engineering (SCE) Innovation Studio expand and enhance training opportunities for underserved communities in Kansas City's urban core.
Populous is a global architecture & design practice focused on creating joyful, communal experiences. In order to communicate a very specific design message, we partnered with UMKC to create 3D printed architectural models on a scale & detail not usually encountered in the additive manufacturing world
Populous is a global architecture & design practice focused on creating joyful, communal experiences. In order to communicate a very specific design message, we partnered with UMKC to create 3D printed architectural models on a scale & detail not usually encountered in the additive manufacturing world
Make48 and UMKC’s Innovation Studio are partnering to run a 48-hour competition where teams are presented with a challenge and tasked to build a physical prototype, create a sales sheet, produce a 1-minute marketing video and pitch their idea to a panel of judges.
Make48 and UMKC’s Innovation Studio are partnering to run a 48-hour competition where teams are presented with a challenge and tasked to build a physical prototype, create a sales sheet, produce a 1-minute marketing video and pitch their idea to a panel of judges.
The partnership with the Innovation Studio gives the opportunity for high school STEM teachers and students to expand their access to innovation tools and equipment for real-world learning projects.
The partnership with the Innovation Studio gives the opportunity for high school STEM teachers and students to expand their access to innovation tools and equipment for real-world learning projects.
At 3DHQ we strive to be the headquarter for everything 3D from 3D photography, 3Ddesign, 3D scanning, rapid prototyping, 3D print on demand and so much more,so working with UMKC to expand our research and development has been instrumentaland we look to continue and grow this extremely valuable relationship.
At 3DHQ we strive to be the headquarter for everything 3D from 3D photography, 3Ddesign, 3D scanning, rapid prototyping, 3D print on demand and so much more,so working with UMKC to expand our research and development has been instrumentaland we look to continue and grow this extremely valuable relationship.
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The first practical sanitation solution to eradicate infectious disease in occupied settings.
The first practical sanitation solution to eradicate infectious disease in occupied settings.
The Würth Additive Group provides metal, composite, and resin 3D printers & materials to UMKC to help expand the Innovation Studio’s additive manufacturing capabilities.
The Würth Additive Group provides metal, composite, and resin 3D printers & materials to UMKC to help expand the Innovation Studio’s additive manufacturing capabilities.
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