Fablabist
Operates as an institutional makerspace and community fabrication lab providing access to digital manufacturing tools for education and prototyping.
- CEO / Founder
- Taner Arsan (Technical Supervisor)
- Stage
- Active
- Key Investors
- Kadir Has University
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing; CNC milling; Laser cutting; Precision milling
Technological Advantage
Claimed advantage of providing a multi-tool environment (additive and subtractive) within an academic framework, though primarily a service facility rather than a proprietary technology developer.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides centralized access to professional-grade fabrication equipment including 3D printers and CNC machines to lower the barrier for rapid prototyping and technical education.
How They Differentiate
Positioned as an academic hub within Kadir Has University, focusing on student-led fabrication and community access in the Fatih district of Istanbul.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Students, academic researchers, and the local maker community in Istanbul.
Industry Verticals
Education; Research; Design
Competitors
METU ArchLabs FabLab; InnoFabLab; FabLab Üsküdar
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Established as the first Fab Lab in Turkey (circa 2014) at Kadir Has University; Integrated into the global Fab Lab network (Fab Foundation); Supported by the Istanbul Development Agency (ISTKA); Collaborated on the 'Co-Knitting Project' (2017) to bridge traditional crafts with digital fabrication; Active participation in local maker movement events such as Maker Faire Istanbul; Primary focus on the Istanbul maker and innovation ecosystem; Competes for community engagement and research grants with other local labs such as Atölye, Maker Atölye, Üsküdar FabLab, and IdeaLab Hisar School; Specializes in multi-material digital fabrication including 3D printing, CNC milling, laser cutting, and precision milling for prototyping and research.
Major Milestones
Achieved active status on the fablabs.io global directory
Notable Customers
Kadir Has University; Creative Europe programme (European Union); Istanbul Development Agency (ISTKA); Eyüpsultan Municipality; Boğaziçi Elektrik Dağıtım A.Ş. (BEDAŞ); Fab Foundation; Co-Knitting Project; DESIGNHUB-IST