The official opening of the new DFL, Digital Fabrication Laboratory happened on March 11, 2015. The ceremony counted with speeches from the director of the FAUP, Carlos Guimarães, and the Coordinator of the DFL, José Pedro Sousa. The attendees visited the spaces and resources of the new facilities and saw a demonstration of the robot, and an exhibition of works in the gallery. The opening session was featured in the press and TV news.