La Fabulerie
Operates a makerspace and cultural center providing 3D printing workshops, digital fabrication services, and creative co-design projects for education and community engagement.
- CEO / Founder
- Axelle Benaich
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Established
- Total Funding
- $100K
- Key Investors
- French Government (ANCT)
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing workshops; Digital fabrication services; Creative co-design projects; Cultural exhibitions; Educational programs
Technological Advantage
Community-driven approach with physical makerspace infrastructure; integrates 3D printing into broader creative and educational contexts rather than as standalone technology.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides accessible digital fabrication tools and workshops that democratize 3D printing technology, enabling hands-on learning, prototyping, and creative expression for diverse audiences.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on cultural and educational integration of 3D printing rather than industrial applications; operates as a non-profit association with strong community engagement versus commercial fab labs.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Educational institutions, cultural organizations, community groups, artists, and individuals interested in DIY/maker culture
Industry Verticals
Education; Cultural; Community Development
Competitors
Fab Lab Barcelona; Artisan's Asylum; Chandler Technology Inc
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Expanded to Lozère region in 2021 as 'La Fabulerie en herbe'; participates in Erasmus+ Digital Atelier project; operates a 600 m2 space in Marseille since 2017; listed among contributors to Marseille's Climate City Contract in 2022.
Major Milestones
Founded in 2010; Expanded to Lozère region in 2021 as 'La Fabulerie en herbe'; Participates in Erasmus+ Digital Atelier project
Notable Customers
Fondation Orange; Ville de Marseille; Métropole Aix-Marseille-Provence; Conseil Départemental des Bouches-du-Rhône; Région Sud - Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur; Académie Aix-Marseille; Ministère de la Culture; Ministère de la Cohésion des territoires; EHESS - École des hautes études en sciences sociales