ACE facilities
ACE facilities
Discover spaces built for creators, problem-solvers and future innovators. At the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering (ACE), you’ll learn in industry-standard facilities that give you the tools, technology and confidence to bring your ideas to life.
Studying at UEL means access to:
- Cutting-edge robotics labs and advanced materials testing equipment
- 3D manufacturing, modelling and digital prototyping studios
- World-class sustainability labs at the Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability (RDCS)
- The UK Centre of Artificial Intelligence for the Public Sector – right here on campus
- Specialist art, design and making workshops through the STEAM Community Support Centre (SCSC)
Whether you’re designing, building, coding or creating, our facilities are designed to push your skills further. You’ll work with the latest technologies, collaborate on real projects, and gain hands-on experience that prepares you for the careers shaping tomorrow’s world.
Your future starts in spaces built for it.
Our workshops and laboratories
dfUEL Digital Fabrication Labs
The Digital Fabrication Labs at UEL (dfUEL) is a collection of state-of-the-art facilities equipped with a wide range of advanced machinery and tools for digital fabrication and prototyping. The lab provides access to cutting-edge technology
to explore creative ideas across various disciplines within art, design, and engineering.
By integrating digital technologies with traditional fabrication techniques, the lab encourages cross-disciplinary collaboration and pushes the boundaries of what is possible in design and manufacturing.
Robotics Lab
The Robotics Lab is dedicated to the advancement of robotics technology within the fields of art, engineering, design and architecture.
3D Printing Lab
By offering access to advanced equipment, versatile materials, and expert support, the lab empowers users to unleash their creativity, push the boundaries of design and fabrication, and realise their creative visions in three dimensions.
CNC Milling and Laser Cutting Lab
The lab is equipped with advanced Computer Numerical Control (CNC) milling machines that are fully automated. All they need is digital instructions about cutting trajectories and tooling.
Integration of Digital and Traditional Techniques: At UEL we integrate current digital technologies with traditional fabrication techniques. This interdisciplinary approach combines the benefits of digital fabrication with the craftsmanship of
traditional methods, fostering innovation and creativity in design projects.
Hot Work Machinery: For hot work cutting, milling, weaving, and drawing are available, allowing the exploration of a wide range of fabrication techniques and processes.
Vacuum Forming: Both small-scale and large-scale vacuum forming capabilities, to create complex shapes and prototypes using vacuum-formed materials.
Explore our facilities by subject area
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Engineering facilities
Explore the amazing Engineering facilities from the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering.
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Computer Science and AI facilities
Explore the amazing Computer Science and AI facilities from the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering.
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Visual Arts facilities
Explore the amazing Visual Arts facilities from the School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering.



