Show the why
Assembly steps sit next to the physical idea—torque, sensing, friction—so builders leave with transferable understanding, not just a finished object.
Our story
Named for Max von Laue
Ellis Laue was specifically named after Max von Laue, the physicist awarded the Nobel Prize for discovering X-ray diffraction by crystals—revealing structure inside what looked opaque. That is not a brand flourish; it is the namesake.
Laue Labs continues that spirit. Our Diffraction logo is an X-ray crystallography scatter pattern on purpose: a reminder that careful observation turns mystery into measurable form.
We design engineering projects that refuse black boxes. Every pack starts from a builder’s question—How does a finger bend? How does a beam of light become a doorbell?—and walks the path from physics to a finished machine with clear steps, sourceable parts, and honest explanations.
We build for kids 8–14 and the parents who sit with them, for adult makers who want teaching-quality writeups, and for teachers who need classroom-ready packs without the fluff.
Principles
How we design every pack
Sourceable parts
BOMs use common hobby and household materials. No locked-in proprietary boards you cannot replace or inspect.
Leave room to remix
Every project ends with extensions. The base build is a platform for further design, not a closed experience.
Follow along as we launch
The Animatronic Hand pack is $29 on the shop. Build Club waitlist stays open for founder membership.