Leave a message Coronavirus (COVID-19) - updates from the University can be found on our coronavirus pages. Search Menu The Smart Zone Home About us Facilities The Smart Zone Welcome to the Smart Zone – the gateway to next generation technologies. Be a part of the future of technology in our Smart Zone, a bustling centre of invention, innovation and creation. The area spans over two floors, and houses dedicated workshop space, the latest in digital technology, and high-end computing facilities. The brand-new £1.3m space is packed with facilities and is the biggest collaboration space on campus, connecting potential with expertise and problems with solutions. Whether you’re a student, staff, or partner, you can bring your ideas to life using the latest digital and immersive technologies in our unique engineering and maker spaces. No matter what your specialism – whether it be fashion engineering, computing or health – the Smart Zone encourages you to work and learn alongside each other, opening up endless opportunities for the fluid and dynamic use of facilities. Sorry, this video requires the use of functional cookies which you have not consented to use. Manage cookie settings or watch the video on YouTube The walkthrough Ground Floor As you enter the Mellor Building on our College Road campus, you’ll be greeted by the dedicated fabrication lab – codenamed: Digital Shed. Where students and partners are constantly working with the latest robotics, sensors and soldering equipment. You’ll also see the inventors of the future working on both small and large-scale projects in dedicated pods, using workbenches, laser cutting and milling tools to create new and innovative products. You’ll also find our state-of-the-art 3D Printing Bureau, where it’s possible to scan, design and manufacture working components. First Floor Enter the Immersive Lounge and step into a digital world. Here you’ll find a high-spec, large capacity computer room, where new software and hardware is constantly being developed and tested. Part of the Immersive Lounge also includes our green screen studio and VIVE equipped VR arcade that can literally plug real-world objects, and even people, into a virtual environment. Keep one-eye on the skies too, as the first floor contains our dedicated indoor drone space – dedicated to the development of camera and flight technology. Facilities 3D Printing Bureau Book in jobs, pay for prints, collect work and get technical support using our collection of 3D printers that include Mojo, Up Box, Markforged Onyx One, Formlab 2, and Ultimaker 3. Specialist Laser Cutting Get access to our Trotec Speedy 400 laser cutter and practice with technology used for industrial manufacturing applications. Contact us The Smart Zone Mellor Building College Road Stoke on Trent ST4 2DE Telephone: 01782 294400 Email: 3Dfactory@staffs.ac.uk Staffordshire University College Road University Quarter Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST4 2DE +44 (0)1782 294000 Contact us © Staffordshire University 2021 CONNECT WITH US Facebook Twitter YouTube Pinterest Linkedin Instagram Snapchat TikTok Study Undergraduate Postgraduate Part-time Professional Distance learning Two-year accelerated degrees Partnerships Information for Schools and colleges Alumni Current students Current staff Also see News Events Job vacancies Legal Accessibility Modern slavery Transparency return Please choose which content to search Search courses Search staffs.ac.uk Cookie settings We use cookies to help enhance site navigation, analyse site usage and assist in our marketing efforts. You can control which cookies are set when using our site by clicking 'Manage cookie settings'. Allow all cookies Manage cookie settings