Fab Lab Baltimore
Non-profit digital fabrication lab and community workspace providing access to tools like 3D printers and laser cutters for education and prototyping.
- CEO / Founder
- Michael Zona
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Non-profit grant-funded
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC), Maryland Department of Commerce
Technology & Products
Key Products
Laser cutters, sign cutters, NC milling machines, large wood routers, 3D printers, electronic components, and programming tools for microcontrollers.
Technological Advantage
Access to the global Fab Lab Network's shared knowledge base and standardized equipment list, enabling local users to replicate projects from labs worldwide.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides community access to advanced digital fabrication tools (3D printers, laser cutters, CNC mills) to enable grassroots innovation, prototyping, and STEM education for students and entrepreneurs.
How They Differentiate
Operates as a non-profit community resource within a global network, focusing on accessibility and education rather than commercial manufacturing services.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Students, designers, artists, inventors, entrepreneurs, professionals, businesses, and institutions in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Industry Verticals
Education, community innovation, entrepreneurship
Competitors
Open Works Maker Space, global Fab Lab network locations
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Produced 1,000+ face shields for local first responders during COVID-19; part of a global network of 1,750+ labs.
Major Milestones
Planning for opening as next Maryland Fab Lab in September 2016 at Open Works Maker Space.
Notable Customers
Baltimore County First Responders, Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) Students