About Us

MAPS has provided top-tier machine shop services to our campus and the greater community for more than 40 years. Unfortunately, due to rising costs and competition, we have made the difficult decision to close MAPS. This outcome follows extensive efforts to reduce the program’s financial deficit and boost its revenue; however, those measures have not been sufficient to sustain operations.

MAPS will close on August 18, 2025. Following the closure, advanced machine shop services will still be available to campus at the Marine Science Development Center at Scripps Institution of Oceanography. MSDC specializes in the design, development, fabrication and assembly of advanced hardware across a range of scientific and engineering disciplines, from minute laser components to large-scale integrated systems. MSDC serves Scripps Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego, other UC campuses and outside institutions.

We understand that this news may be disappointing to those who have relied on MAPS over the years and we are deeply grateful for your support and partnership. We encourage you to contact Rob Klid, manager of manufacturing operations at the MSDC, for future service.