AS220 Labs
Operates a community fabrication lab (Fab Lab) providing public access to 3D printers (Taz, Ultimaker, MakerBot Replicator) and digital fabrication tools for artists and makers, offering training workshops and studio space.
- CEO / Founder
- Shauna Duffy
- Team Size
- 51-200
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $150K
- Latest Round
- Grant
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing workshops; CNC router access; Laser cutting; Electronics lab; Community printshop
Technological Advantage
Community-driven network effect: high engagement from local artists and makers creates a self-sustaining user base; low-cost model reduces barriers to entry.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Democratizes access to 3D printing and digital fabrication tools through low-cost workshops and open studio access, enabling creative projects without capital investment in equipment.
How They Differentiate
Focus on arts integration rather than pure tech prototyping; non-profit structure allows subsidized pricing vs. for-profit makerspaces; part of a larger arts organization with galleries and performance spaces.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Artists, makers, students, and community members seeking affordable access to digital fabrication equipment.
Industry Verticals
Arts; Education; Community Development
Competitors
TechShop (defunct); Maker Faire affiliates; Local makerspaces (e.g., Artisan's Asylum)
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Organization revenue $7.6 million (2024); operates over 100,000 sq ft across three buildings in downtown Providence.
Major Milestones
Founded 1985; Expanded to Mercantile Block (2011); Launched AS220 Labs fabrication lab; Grew to $25 million investment in downtown Providence