Lab Engine / STL Toolkit
Lab Engine — Operator Profile

Brennen Beemer

Mechanical Engineering — Central Michigan University — Junior

Mechanical Engineering student focused on design, manufacturing, aerospace, and unmanned systems. I manage Central Michigan University's 3D printing lab and founded Lab Engine, where I design tools for engineering students and build software — like the toolkit on this site.

Outside the classroom I founded and lead D.A.R.R.E. — Central Michigan University's Drone, Aviation, Rocketry, Research & Engineering club — working on UAV payload systems and autonomous aircraft. Long term, I'm aiming at aerospace: a master's program, real internship experience, and eventually contributing to organizations like NASA or other advanced engineering companies.

Currently

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CMU 3D Printing Lab
Lab Manager

Run the printers, materials, and processes that support engineering projects across campus — from student capstones to research builds.

Lab Engine
Founder

Started Lab Engine to design and sell tools for engineering students — precision straight edges, tool holder clipboards — and have since branched out into engineering software as well.

D.A.R.R.E. — Drone, Aviation, Rocketry, Research & Engineering
Founder & President

Founded and lead CMU's combined drone, aviation, and rocketry club, working on UAV payload systems and autonomous aircraft projects.

Toolkit

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Fusion 360 Nomad Sculpt Additive Manufacturing Rapid Prototyping FDM & Resin Printing Manufacturing-Ready Design Enclosure & Drone Frame Design UAV & Payload Systems

Selected Work

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Software — Lab Engine Toolkit

STL → Holofan Video

.stl → .mp4

Load a 3D model and export a seamless looping video sized for hologram-fan displays, right from the browser.

Launch tool →

STL-CFD Lite

.stl → aero screen

Drop in a rocket geometry and get a fast aerodynamic screening pass before committing to a full CFD run.

Launch tool →
Physical Products — Lab Engine

Lab Engine started as a line of physical tools for engineering students — precision straight edges, tool holder clipboards — built for classmates who needed something better than what the bookstore had. The two browser tools above are the newest branch: software alongside hardware.

Off the Clock

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Photography and videography, strength training, and generally looking for the next thing to design, print, or fly.

Let's talk

Open to internships, Lab Engine collaborations, and anything aerospace- or UAV-related.