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Bollinger Digital Fabrication Lab

The Judith and William Bollinger Digital Fabrication Laboratory is proud to provide fabrication services and consultations contributing to innovation in teaching, learning, research, and clinical care at the University of Pennsylvania.

Services

Find out how to schedule an appointment or use our service below.

Poster Printing

Print posters up to 41.5 inches on paper or foldable fabric. Register for an in-person appointment or send in an online submission.

3D Printing

Free 3D printing and design consultation services for academic, clinical, and research projects.

Laser Cutting

Free laser cutting by appointment on a variety of materials for academic and research use. 

3D Scanning

Free 3D scanning by appointment for academic, clinical, and research projects in partnership with the Fisher Fine Arts Library.

Contact Us

Please use the email addresses below to ask any questions you might have about our services. We are happy to answer any questions you may have or point you in the right direction to schedule an appointment with us. 

Email is always the best way to reach us, we will get back to you in one business day (usually faster!).

Johnson Pavilion entrance, arrow pointing toward hidden door on left

Directions

We're located at the Holman Biotech Commons, ground floor.  Beware of Google Maps directions, though, as they will send you to the wrong side of the building. Click on the picture above or use this link for exact coordinates.

Meet the Team!

Varvara (Barbara) Kountouzi

Head, Judith & William Bollinger Digital Fabrication Laboratory, Holman Biotech Commons

varvarak@upenn.edu

Also known as: "The Boss" or "The Makerspace Mom"
In charge of: The lab's strategy, operations and workflows, data collection and management.
Provides support in: Poster printing, conference poster design, Qualtrics, PowerPoint, workflow optimization
Loves to: Feed lab staff and visitors, ensure that everyone maintains good posture when working at the computer, make contingency plans
Can't say 'no' to: chocolate, walking meetings, coffee catch ups, Rodolfo Biagi

Varvara (Barbara) Kountouzi

Lexi Voss

Visualizationist

lexivoss@upenn.edu

Also known as: "3D Designer," "Artist," or "the one with the coolest job title"
In charge of: 3D printers, laser cutter, day-to-day 3D printing operations
Provides support in: 3D design, general 3D printing, laser cutting, visual communication, Anatomage Table, Design Thinking Studio
Loves to: Make ideas become real tangible objects and get the introverts out of their shell
Can't say 'no' to: Coffee, walking meetings, bike rides, chips and guac, tabletop games, a good fantasy novel

Lexi Voss

Noah Boone

Digital Fabrication Lab Operator

nboone@upenn.edu

Also known as: "Lab Tech", "Experimenter", "the guy who complains it's never cold enough in Philly"
In charge of: Researching, implementing, and operating new technology in the lab, creating training documentation
Provides support in: 3D scanning, specialized 3D printing, laser cutting
Loves to: Tinker, create things with technology, use Ctrl-Z
Can’t say ‘no’ to: Bubble tea, walking meetings, kayaking, gyros, tabletop games, ice sculpting, museums, and old stuff

Noah Boone

Audrey Farrell

Bollinger Digital Fabrication Laboratory Poster Operator

audreyfa@upenn.edu

Also known as: "Poster Printing Assistant", "Artist," or "The most organized in the lab"
In charge of: day-to-day poster printing operations
Provides support in: Poster Printing, Poster Design, Visual Communication, Adobe Photoshop
Loves to: minimize stress for patrons, replace low-resolution images and oversee design needs
Can't say 'no' to: painting days, the beach, seeing pictures of people's pets ( she loves animals ), concerts, last minute adventures, Farmer's Markets, thrifting, Nintendo games and Spotify wrapped

Audrey Farrell

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