Sea3D
Part of the UWF Haas Center, Sea3D serves as a hub for multidisciplinary research, invention and discovery in the high-demand field of additive manufacturing, providing a space for real-world problems to be transformed into creative solutions. It is located inside the Museum of Commerce at 201 E. Zaragoza St. Housing state-of-the-art additive equipment, Sea3D provides a space for students, business leaders and community members to collaborate on the creation and printing of 3-D products. It also puts real-world science on display for the thousands of local K-12 students who visit the Museum of Commerce each year.
Haas Center's Industrial Innovation and COVID-19
As a shortage of face shields for healthcare workers grips the state in the battle against COVID-19, the University of West Florida responded by asking the Haas Center to manufacture, manage and distribute 3D-printed face shield supplies at its Sea3D. Healthcare providers may request the shield kits by completing an online form below and satisfying the conditions of acceptance. Priority is given to local nonprofit healthcare providers serving at risk populations including the elderly, low income and the homeless. The production team consists of innovators from multiple departments at UWF, including nursing, engineering, art and business. UWF students and faculty will work alongside professionals from Baptist Health, the Escambia County Division of Emergency Management, Jupiter Bach, GE Renewable Energy and Alto Products Corp.
Donors wishing to support the Haas Center's industrial innovation team, may donate to the Haas Center. Donations of materials including 1.75mm PLA Filament may be delivered on weekdays to the Haas Center at 212 Church Street, Pensacola Florida 32502.
Launched as part of the Innovation Network, the facility serves as a hub for multidisciplinary research, invention and discovery in the high-demand field of additive manufacturing, providing a space for real-world problems to be transformed into creative solutions. It is located inside the UWF Historic Trust’s Museum of Commerce at 201 E. Zaragoza St.
The University of West Florida Innovation Network connects physical campus destinations along the Gulf Coast of Northwest Florida for innovation, collaboration, research and engaged learning to prepare students for the changing world and workforce of tomorrow.
Who We Are
We are builders and designers.
Housing state-of-the-art additive manufacturing equipment, the Sea3D lab provides a space for students, business leaders and community members to collaborate on the creation and printing of 3-D products. It also puts real-world science on display for the thousands of local K-12 students who visit the Museum of Commerce each year. The project is funded by the Florida Legislature as part of the UWF Innovation Network.
Sea3D’s gear includes eight additive technologies:
Sea3D fills a gap for the state. Technical skills in our region—in manufacturing specifically—are in short supply. State and university leaders funded the equipment and other start up costs for Sea3D. Our goal is to provide student interns and student employees the experience and training to fill some of the gaps in production expertise with UWF graduates.
The lab, which includes an optical color scanner and 11 3-D printers, is open to UWF students and faculty from a variety of academic programs, including engineering, art, industrial and organizational psychology, business and more. Industry partners and design enthusiasts are also welcome to utilize the facility and participate in trainings.
Contact us for group training and private design sessions.
The UWF Haas Center is located at 212 Church St. Sea3D operates inside the Museum of Commerce at 201 E. Zaragoza St. in Pensacola’s Historic Village.
| Day of the Week | Sea3D Lab Hours* | Museum of Commerce Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Closed | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Thursday | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Friday | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Saturday | Appointments Only | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed |
*The lab closes during holidays and official UWF closures, and may also close for events. Please submit an appointment request or contact us at Sea3D@uwf.edu to confirm availability.