FunLab Tours
A community fabrication lab (Fab Lab) providing access to 3D printers and other digital fabrication tools for prototyping, education, and collaborative projects.
- CEO / Founder
- Carol Simonet
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing services; Digital fabrication equipment access; Workshops and training; Community project collaboration
Technological Advantage
Community-driven model lowers barriers to entry for 3D printing adoption; verified as an active Fab Lab in the global network (fablabs.io).
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Democratizes access to 3D printing and digital fabrication tools, enabling anyone to learn, prototype, and create objects regardless of prior experience.
How They Differentiate
Focus on community engagement and education rather than commercial production; first and primary Fab Lab in the Tours region.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Students, hobbyists, makers, entrepreneurs, and community members
Industry Verticals
Education; Prototyping; Maker Community; Design
Competitors
Other Fab Labs in France (e.g., Fab Lab Paris, Fab Lab Lyon); Local makerspaces with 3D printing services
Growth & Milestones
Major Milestones
Founded in 2013 as the first Fab Lab in Tours; Listed on FabLabs.io global network; Participated in FabLabs Solidaires program