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Sandia, KCNSC launch Rapid Prototyping Maker Space

BY ANDREA MACKAY AND LONNIE LOVE

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2025

RIBBON CUTTING — From left, Doug Kothe, Sandia associate Labs director; Jeffrey Conner, director of New Mexico operations for Kansas City National Security Campus; Deborah Frincke, Sandia associate Labs director; Sandia Fellow Lonnie Love; Shannon Muller, New Mexico Operations senior operation and service manager; and Victor Marthe, New Mexico Operations senior program management manager celebrate the official launch of the Rapid Prototyping Maker Space, symbolizing the beginning of a new era in rapid prototyping and collaboration in national security research and development. (Photo by Bret Latter)
RIBBON CUTTING — From left, Doug Kothe, Sandia associate Labs director; Jeffrey Conner, director of New Mexico operations for Kansas City National Security Campus; Deborah Frincke, Sandia associate Labs director; Sandia Fellow Lonnie Love; Shannon Muller, New Mexico Operations senior operation and service manager; and Victor Marthe, New Mexico Operations senior program management manager celebrate the official launch of the Rapid Prototyping Maker Space, symbolizing the beginning of a new era in rapid prototyping and collaboration in national security research and development. (Photo by Bret Latter)

In response to evolving national security threats, Sandia and the Kansas City National Security Campus New Mexico Operations launched the Rapid Prototyping Maker Space, marking a significant milestone in technological innovation. On Dec. 17, a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated this state-of-the-art facility, which will serve as a pioneering pilot for Sandia’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation.

The maker space aims to accelerate innovation, enhance collaboration and support workforce development. It provides engineers and researchers with essential tools to tackle complex challenges, streamlining the prototyping process from concept to solution.

Jeff Conner, director of New Mexico operations for Kansas City National Security Campus, said, “CAMINO’s collaborative Rapid Prototyping Maker Space is unprecedented in our industry, bringing together innovation and expertise in a way never seen before. We’re excited to continue our work with Sandia to support national security, creating solutions that will shape the future.”

Deborah Frincke, associate Labs director at Sandia, added, “The Rapid Prototyping Maker Space represents a bold step forward in our commitment to innovation and collaboration. By providing a dynamic environment where engineers and researchers can rapidly develop and test new technologies, we are not only enhancing our national security capabilities but also inspiring the next generation of problem solvers.”

Equipped with advanced 3D printers, Computer Numberical Control machines, electronics workstations and collaboration areas, the Rapid Prototyping Maker Space is set to make a profound impact on national security by enabling rapid responses to emerging threats and fostering a culture of innovation. This strategic partnership between Sandia and Kansas City National Security Campus New Mexico Operations is poised to drive impactful solutions to the complex challenges facing our nation, heralding a new era of creativity and technological advancement.

For questions, email rpms-info@sandia.gov.

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