FabLab Robert-Houdin
Operates a public fabrication laboratory in Blois, France, providing community access to 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC milling tools.
- CEO / Founder
- Jean-Luc Arassus
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- European Union (Creative Europe programme)
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing; Laser cutting; CNC milling
Technological Advantage
Publicly funded infrastructure lowering the barrier to entry for digital fabrication for the general public.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables local community access to digital manufacturing tools and collaborative prototyping through a publicly-funded makerspace model.
How They Differentiate
Unlike commercial service bureaus, operates as a non-profit community resource co-funded by the EU Creative Europe programme.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Local community, makers, and students
Industry Verticals
Education; Hobbyist
Competitors
Pep'it Lab; Atelier Numérique Romorantin; FabLab Orléans
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
First FabLab established in Loir-et-Cher; transitioned from an independent association to a department of the Maison de Bégon social center in 2022.
Major Milestones
Co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union
Notable Customers
Protection 24; Delphi; Procter & Gamble; Ecole de la Nature et du Paysage; INSA Centre Val de Loire; IUT de Blois; Lycée Camille Claudel; Lycée Augustin Thierry; Ville de Blois (Service jeunesse); Programme de réussite éducative