MakerLabs
Operates a 26,000 sq ft makerspace offering 3D printing (FDM, SLS, PolyJet), laser cutting, CNC machining, and fabrication services, enabling rapid prototyping and small-batch production for makers and businesses.
- CEO / Founder
- Derek Gaw
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- Undisclosed
- Latest Round
- Seed
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D Printing Services (FDM, SLS, PolyJet); Laser Cutting; CNC Machining; Woodworking/Metalworking Tools; Membership-Based Workshop Access; Training Classes; Studio Rental Spaces
Technological Advantage
Verified advantage: Multi-technology platform (3D printing, laser cutting, CNC) in a single location reduces client logistics and enables hybrid manufacturing workflows. Defensible via physical infrastructure and community network effects.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides affordable, on-demand access to industrial-grade 3D printing and fabrication equipment without capital investment, reducing prototyping costs by up to 70% compared to in-house setups and enabling same-day turnaround for custom parts.
How They Differentiate
Offers hands-on access and training vs. purely online service bureaus; 3x lower minimum order quantity ($50 vs. $150+ for Protolabs) and walk-in support for local Vancouver clients.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Makers, designers, entrepreneurs, small businesses, artists, hobbyists, and educational institutions seeking access to digital fabrication tools and training.
Industry Verticals
Prototyping; Education; Art/Design; Small-Scale Manufacturing; Consumer Products
Competitors
Protolabs; Xometry; Stratasys Direct
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Located in Thousand Oaks, United States (per Tracxn); revenue undefined; location in British Columbia, Canada (per ZoomInfo).
Major Milestones
Founded in 2013; Expanded to 26,000 sq ft facility in Vancouver's Strathcona neighbourhood
Notable Customers
TZOA Kickstarter; A Pop-Up Affair Kickstarter