Fab Lab Siegen
University-affiliated makerspace providing open access to 3D printing, CNC milling, and laser cutting for education and community innovation.
- CEO / Founder
- Prof. Dr. Claudia Müller
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- University of Siegen
Technology & Products
Key Products
FDM 3D Printing; SLA 3D Printing; CNC Milling; Laser Cutting; Vinyl Plotting; Electronics Workshop; VR/AR; Robotics
Technological Advantage
Claimed: Democratized access to high-end fabrication tools. Verified: Central infrastructure in funded projects like European Digital Innovation Hub and Mittelstand Digitalzentrum.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Democratizes access to digital fabrication technology through an open, free-to-use community lab model, reducing barriers to prototyping and technical education.
How They Differentiate
Operates as a non-profit public resource rather than a commercial service bureau, offering free access and knowledge sharing.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
University students, researchers, local entrepreneurs, K-12 educators, and the general public.
Industry Verticals
Education; Research; Arts; Entrepreneurship
Competitors
Fab Lab Aachen (RWTH); MakerSpace (UnternehmerTUM); Dingfabrik Köln
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Supports the development of 4 partner Fab Labs; active community of 800+ members; integrated into the European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH) South Westphalia.
Major Milestones
2013: Planning and initial activities; 2015: Official establishment; 2017-2020: Participation in FAB101 federal research project; 2018: Relocation to Herrengarten city center location; 2022: Established infrastructure with 100+ company regional network
Notable Customers
University of Siegen; IHK Siegen; Startpunkt57 - Die Initiative für Gründer e. V.