Approval process for new equipment

This document lives on the official site; what follows is copied from it. Read the original here.

Is there a specific tool you’d like to use that’s not available in the space? something that you think would be beneficial to have for the whole of Makespace?

Here is the full process to bring new equipment to the space!

• Proposal flowchart
• New equipment proposal process Nov 2024 v1.0

Step 1 – Rally the troops!

• A new equipment or tool will be brought to the space only if a certain number of people is interested in using it. Ask around – do you think the level of interest suggests a good and effective use of Makespace funds?
• Having people interested is good. But who will maintain this new equipment and train other members on it? Engage with existing Owner groups to see if they will support and adopt the new equipment. If not, it will be necessary to establish a new Owners group for this new equipment.
• The google group is a good way to reach a large number of members. The monthly members meeting is also a great opportunity to gather enthusiasm and collect feedback/ideas.
• Each new piece of equipment needs at least 3 people ready to commit to be an owner and trainer for it. This is to ensure the equipment will be maintained consistently over time and that there will be regular training sessions available for other members.

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