Product Realization Lab

Three students stand in the welding room, with orange welding curtains behind them.

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Meet the Makers!

Spring Quarter 2026

Come meet our brilliant STUDENT MAKERS from the Product Realization Lab who will present their AMAZING Spring quarter projects! Products include innovations in sports equipment, consumer goods, education and health devices, agricultural tools, and MORE!

Monday, June 8, 2026, 8:00pm to 10:00pm PT

Building 550, Peterson Laboratory, Atrium
416 Escondido Mall, Stanford, CA 94305

Learn more about the processes available in the PRL

From rapid prototyping in the Autodesk Making+Prototyping Space (AMPS) in the Huang Engineering Center to maching, welding, and woodworking in Building 610, the PRL offers a wide variety of prototyping and fabrication processes for students. 

PRL processes

Ready to be a PRL Course Assistant?

Are you ready to mentor students in hands-on design and making? As a PRL CA, you’ll guide students as they prototype, build, and solve problems creatively. You’ll also serve as a community leader, helping foster a collaborative, inclusive, and energetic environment. If you enjoy working with others and want to be part of an awesome, supportive creative community, this role is for you.

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