FabLabFultonMO
Operates an MIT-certified educational fabrication laboratory providing 3D printing and digital manufacturing resources to accelerate STEM workforce development.
- CEO / Founder
- Ty Crain
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $145K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Fulton Public Schools District; State of Missouri
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D Printing Services; Laser Cutting and Engraving; CNC Routing; Vinyl Cutting; STEM and Digital Fabrication Workshops
Technological Advantage
Standardized equipment set (Ultimaker, Epilog) allows for seamless project transfer within the global network of 2,000+ Fab Labs, ensuring students learn on industry-standard hardware.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Reduces the cost of prototyping for students and local inventors by providing subsidized access to industrial-grade 3D printing and CNC equipment, fostering a local 'maker' economy.
How They Differentiate
Offers a unique 'Open Lab' model that bridges the gap between formal K-12 education and community-led innovation, providing professional-grade AM tools to a rural population.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
K-12 students, educators, and local community entrepreneurs.
Industry Verticals
Education; Consumer; Industrial
Competitors
Fab Lab Tulsa; Science City Maker Studio; Ranken Technical College
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Provides digital fabrication access to over 2,000 students annually; integrated 3D printing into core middle school curriculum.
Major Milestones
Inaugural opening in 2017; Official Fab Foundation Certification in 2018; Expansion of community access programs in 2020
Notable Customers
Fulton Public Schools; Callaway County Community