The Plastics Shredder is a versatile tool used in makerspaces to efficiently break down plastic waste into smaller pieces. Members utilize it to create materials for 3D printing, prototyping, or to develop new projects by recycling and repurposing plastic items, fostering sustainability and innovation.
It would be great to have a larger laser, a more powerful laser, and a fiber laser (which can mark metal). This laser is expensive, but it checks all of those boxes: The Epilog FusionPro 48 Dual (120W CO2/50W Fiber). It has lots of great features (https://www.epiloglaser.com/laser-machines/fusion-pro-laser-series.htm), and a cut area of 48" x 36".
Our vacuum former leaves a lot to be desired. This one (similar to what they have at Sacred Heart) has many capabilities that enable it to produce much better results: https://www.formechdirect.com/product/508fs/
Having the ability to print large parts would be great. The Gigabot 3+ (what they have at Sacred Heart) is a good option: https://shop.re3d.org/products/gigabot
