FabLab Arnhem
Operates a digital fabrication laboratory providing 3D printing and prototyping services to bridge the gap between education and industrial engineering.
- CEO / Founder
- Sjoerd van der Heijden
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Key Investors
- Hogeschool van Arnhem en Nijmegen (HAN)
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing; Laser cutting/engraving; Circuit production; Precision machining; Workshops
Technological Advantage
Leverages the global FabLab network's open-source hardware and software standards to provide standardized prototyping capabilities in a collaborative environment.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces prototyping barriers for students and SMEs by providing subsidized access to AM and CNC hardware, facilitating rapid iteration from concept to physical model.
How They Differentiate
Regional focus on the Gelderland province with direct integration into the HAN University of Applied Sciences curriculum and facilities.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Students, engineers, and local businesses seeking digital fabrication tools and prototyping support.
Industry Verticals
Education; Engineering; Business
Competitors
FabLab Amsterdam; FabLab Rotterdam; RDM Makerspace; Bouwkeet; Maakplaats010
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
2010; Official opening as the fifth FabLab in the Netherlands, located at the HAN University of Applied Sciences.; 2011; Established as a key node in the 'Entrepreneurship Education' network to inspire entrepreneurial mindsets in students and staff.; 2013; Launched a pop-up store project for a fashion festival to demonstrate the connection between 3D printing and fashion.; 2024; Partnered with Museum Lalique to recreate the iconic 1925 'Les Sources de France' fountain using high-precision 3D scanning and SLA printing.; Arnhem, Netherlands; FabLab Wageningen (20km); MakersLab (21km); FabLab.blue (26km); CODA FabLab Apeldoorn (26km); ICER-Lab (32km); Regional hub for the 'Smart Region' initiative, focusing on education, engineering, and business support for local SMEs and the HAN University community.
Major Milestones
Formal opening as the fifth FabLab in the Netherlands; Established at HAN University of Applied Sciences
Notable Customers
Museum Lalique, iXperium Smart Industry