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The N.C. PSI Makerspace is a lab and service center<\/strong> for rapid prototyping of low-cost custom hardware and software solutions for monitoring plant and crop systems across agricultural scales. It is fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology, tools and equipment to enable collaborations among N.C. PSI researchers from different disciplines. It is the only Makerspace lab on NC State\u2019s campus dedicated exclusively to the support of interdisciplinary research in agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Makerspace Equipment<\/h2>

From 3D scanners and printers to laser cutters and power tools, the N.C. PSI Makerspace is equipped with all the tools you need to create technological solutions to the grand challenges in agriculture.<\/p>\n

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The Lab Space<\/h2>

The N.C. PSI Makerspace is located on the third floor of the Plant Sciences Building on Centennial Campus at NC State University. It is a 1,550-square-foot laboratory environment made up of one large lab and 2 smaller flex labs. It also includes a one stop shop for working with electronics, including soldering stations, testing equipment and tools for assembly.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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N.C. PSI Makerspace Director<\/p>

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Andrea Monteza<\/p>

919.513.2321
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Andrea holds a degree in Mechatronics Engineering. She has several years experience working on interdisciplinary projects that involve electronics, mechanical engineering and programming. Her specialty is in embedded systems, rapid prototyping, IoT technologies, and maintenance and use of Makerspace tools and equipment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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