Research Labs
Explore Our Research Labs
Florida Poly’s labs are engines of innovation where big ideas come to life.
From hands-on learning to groundbreaking research, our students and faculty harness advanced tools and technologies to solve real-world problems and shape the future of STEM. Florida Poly’s labs deliver meaningful outcomes through creativity, precision, and experimentation.
3D Printing Lab
Turning Concepts Into Reality—One Layer at a Time
The 3D Printing Lab is a state-of-the-art facility where digital blueprints become physical creations. Equipped with advanced additive manufacturing machines, this lab empowers students to design, prototype, and fabricate tools, parts, and models used in coursework, research, and entrepreneurial projects.
Makerspace Lab
Your Innovation Playground
The Makerspace Lab is a vibrant hands-on hub for exploration, invention, and collaboration. Outfitted with fabrication tools, sewing machines, electronics equipment, and crafting materials, the Makerspace invites students from all disciplines to bring their ideas to life. From wearable tech and robotics to personal passion projects, students develop practical skills while building a portfolio of work that sets them apart.
SIM Lab
Where Ideas Are Captured, Created, & Shared
The Simulation, Instruction, and Multimedia (SIM) Lab supports the entire Florida Poly community with multimedia services and project development tools. Designed for storytelling, technical documentation, and digital communication, the SIM Lab offers high-end photography and videography equipment, recording studios, video editing stations, and equipment checkout.
Security Operations Center (SOC)
Defending Data. Empowering Experts.
Florida Poly’s Security Operations Center (SOC) is a fully operational, student-driven hub integral to our cybersecurity program. Beyond serving as a hands-on learning environment, the SOC actively monitors, detects, and responds to security threats in real time. This immersive experience equips students with critical, practical skills while contributing directly to our campus’s cybersecurity defenses.
See the Labs in Action
Each space reflects our commitment to innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and future-focused learning. Schedule a visit to witness the future of STEM research in motion.
