Skip to content

Hardware

Machinery and methods
This page listed out all the tools and equipment provided by the faculty of architecture for booking.
Digital Equipment
List of digital equipment available in Main Library for loan such as intelligent cameras, smart speakers, smartglasses and others.
Headphones (including noise cancelling)
The Library provides Headphones (including noise cancelling) available for loan.
iPad
Laptops and tablets are available for short loan at the circulation counter of the Main and Branch Libraries for use anywhere on campus.
Laptops/Mac
Laptops and tablets are available for short loan at the circulation counter of the Main and Branch Libraries for use anywhere on campus.
Catchbox Loan Service request
Catchbox is the world’s first throwable microphone. A number of brave innovators have been using Catchbox in their classrooms to promote more student engagement.
3D Scanners
3D scanners are available for current HKU staff and students. Online reservation is required for 3D Scanners.
3D Printers
3D printing service is available for HKU current staff and students. You can create your 3D model from scratch or download a file ready for printing on the Internet.
Vinyl Cutter
A vinyl cutter is a computer-controlled cutting device. The computer controls the movement of a sharp blade over the surface of the material. This blade is used to cut out shapes and letters from sheets of thin self-adhesive plastic (vinyl). The vinyl can then be stuck to a variety of surfaces depending on the adhesive and type of material.
Laser Engraver & Cutter
The Laser cutter works by directing a high powered laser beam very precisely at the chosen material to either etc, mark or cut right through.