Fabrique d'Objets Libres
A non-profit FabLab providing access to digital fabrication tools (3D printers, laser cutters, CNC) and training for members to design and produce open-source objects.
- CEO / Founder
- Pierre Aumont
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing services; Laser cutting; Vinyl cutting; Electronics workshops; CAD/3D modeling training
Technological Advantage
Low-cost access to 3D printing and digital fabrication tools for members, supported by participatory funding and community engagement.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables local, on-demand prototyping and small-batch production with 3D printing and other digital tools, reducing barriers to entry for personal and educational projects.
How They Differentiate
Non-profit, community-focused model with emphasis on open-source objects and educational workshops, unlike commercial makerspaces like TechShop which charge monthly subscriptions.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Members (hobbyists, students, engineers, creators) and workshop participants
Industry Verticals
Education; Maker/Hobbyist; Prototyping
Competitors
Other FabLabs in the RFFLabs federation; Leroy Merlin TechShop
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Approximately 150 members as of documentation; hosts regular workshops and events.
Major Milestones
Founded March 2012 (JOAFE); Saint-Priest Aug 2017–2022; legal seat Grigny from Jul 2022; FabLab L'Autre Soie/La Rayonne Villeurbanne from 2024 (closed early Jul); returning MJC Louis Aragon Bron for 2026-2027 season