FabLab Region Rothenburg
Operates a digital fabrication laboratory providing public access to 3D printing, CNC, and laser cutting tools for makers.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Christoph Luckhardt
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $26K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Ebalta Kunststoff GmbH; Electrolux Rothenburg GmbH; Hetzner Online GmbH; IGO3D; Neuberger Gebäudeautomation GmbH; Stadt Rothenburg ob der Tauber; VR-Bank Rothenburg ob der Tauber; Lechner AG; Stiegele Datensysteme GmbH
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing; CNC machining; Laser cutting
Technological Advantage
Community-driven model providing regional access to digital fabrication tools through shared infrastructure.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides low-barrier access to industrial-grade fabrication tools and a collaborative maker community to reduce the cost of prototyping.
How They Differentiate
Regional focus on the Rothenburg ob der Tauber area with specific public access events.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
General public, members, and hobbyists
Industry Verticals
Education; Hobbyist/Maker
Competitors
Fab Lab Aachen; Fab Lab Berlin; FabLab Lübeck; FabLab Regensburg
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Grew from 18 founding members in 2013 to 50+ members by 2017; facility expanded to include multiple FDM and SLA 3D printers, industrial laser cutters, and CNC milling machines.
Major Milestones
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Notable Customers
Electrolux Rothenburg GmbH, Hetzner Online GmbH, ebalta Kunststoff GmbH, Oskar-von-Miller-Realschule