Where Manufacturing Mysteries Become Interactive Adventures
Ever wondered how your favorite magazine achieves those vibrant colors, or why business cards feel so different from printer paper? We're peeling back the mechanical curtain on printing processes with interactive demonstrations that let you see—and control—every fascinating step.
Interactive Print Science
Explore hands-on demonstrations that reveal the fascinating mechanics behind everyday printed materials. Adjust variables, observe changes, and build intuition for complex manufacturing processes.
Professional Tools for Print Analysis
Comprehensive platforms for database research, sample comparison, technical calculations, and process recommendations.
PressPective Viewer
Deep Zoom Print Sample Comparison
Examine print quality at microscopic detail with our deep zoom viewer. Compare samples from 150+ different presses side-by-side to understand how equipment choices affect final output.
Launch Viewer →PrintPraxis
Educational Measurement Platform
Calculate paper properties and project requirements with precision. Convert between basis weight and GSM, determine sheet thickness, and estimate project quantities—no more guesswork.
Launch Calculator →FoldForge
Interactive Fold Design Simulator
Visualize and design complex paper folds in 3D. Explore tri-folds, gate-folds, and custom configurations with real-time physics simulation. Perfect for planning brochures, packaging, and specialty print pieces.
InkQuisitor
Printing Technology Recommendation Engine
Not sure which printing method suits your project? Answer a few questions about your requirements and our decision tree will guide you to the optimal technology—from offset to digital to specialty processes.
MSiR Database
Every tool on this platform is built on top of our comprehensive printing equipment and substrate database. Explore thousands of compatibility relationships, equipment specifications, and manufacturer data—the knowledge base that powers intelligent recommendations and calculations.
Printing & Beyond
Our current focus is on printing and production processes. We're seeking collaborators to expand into additional manufacturing disciplines.
Printing & Production
Offset lithography, digital printing, screen printing, and specialty processes. Explore substrates, inks, equipment, and the science behind every dot, line, and color.
Explore Now →CNC Machining
Subtractive manufacturing, toolpaths, materials, and precision engineering. From mill to lathe, we're seeking expert collaborators to demystify metal and wood machining.
Join as Collaborator →Ceramics & Pottery
Clay bodies, glazes, kiln temperatures, and firing schedules. Transform earth and water into functional art through chemical and thermal magic. Seeking ceramic artists and technicians.
Join as Collaborator →Electronics Assembly
PCB design, soldering, surface mount technology, and circuit testing. Bridge the gap between schematic and working board. Looking for electronics engineers passionate about education.
Join as Collaborator →Have Manufacturing Expertise?
We're looking for passionate experts in various manufacturing disciplines to help build educational content and interactive demonstrations. If you have hands-on experience and want to make complex processes accessible, we'd love to hear from you.
Get In Touch →Join the Community
Connect with fellow makers, ask questions, share projects, and stay up-to-date with the latest from the Lab.
Ready to Explore the Laboratory?
Start your journey into manufacturing science with interactive demonstrations and comprehensive research tools.