FabLab Biella
Operates a community makerspace providing access to polymer 3D printing and digital fabrication tools for local prototyping and education.
- CEO / Founder
- Emanuele Gritti
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Venture Round
- Key Investors
- Banca Sella
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing; Laser cutting; Arduino; Drones
Technological Advantage
Provides a low-barrier entry point for local businesses and students to experiment with additive manufacturing without capital expenditure on hardware.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables low-cost access to industrial-grade prototyping tools (3D printers, laser cutters) for makers and SMEs, fostering local technical literacy and rapid product iteration.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on local community engagement and cross-disciplinary technology access (drones, Arduino, AM) rather than specialized industrial AM production.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Makers, schools, professionals, and local businesses
Industry Verticals
Education; Prototyping
Competitors
FabLab Torino; FabLab Milano; FabLab Genova
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
In 2015, engaged 1,576 total participants across 41+ events (average 78 per event) in partnership with Sella Lab; supports local prototyping for projects including the Polidrone modular UAV.
Major Milestones
2013: Idea conceived at Maker Faire Rome; 2014: Founded in collaboration with Banca Sella; 2015: Official opening of the physical laboratory in Biella
Notable Customers
Banca Sella; SellaLab; Fondazione Sella; Istituto Comprensivo Biella III; CNA Biella; Festival del Giornalismo Alimentare; MT Arredamenti su misura; LAB23; Lego Education; Polidrone