Metropolitan Community College Tech Center-FabLab
Open-access makerspace focused on developing prototypes from initial conceptualization to final fabrication, offering tools and expert guidance to turn concepts into reality.
- CEO / Founder
- Pam Peterson
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $2.0M
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D Printing (Filament, Resin, Ceramic); Laser Cutting (Glowforge, Boss Laser, Fiber Laser); CNC Routing; Plasma Cutting; Vinyl Cutting; UV Printing; Welding; Woodworking; Metalworking; Embroidery; Soldering
Technological Advantage
Hybrid fabrication environment combining additive manufacturing with traditional metal/woodworking and CNC machining for comprehensive prototype development.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Offers affordable access to professional-grade prototyping equipment and expert guidance, enabling creators to turn concepts into tangible products at low cost.
How They Differentiate
Larger 10,000 sq ft facility integrated with a community college workforce training ecosystem, offering structured classes and professional-grade equipment.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Artists, engineers, inventors, business owners, hobbyists, MCC students and employees; open to the public.
Industry Verticals
Education; General Prototyping; Innovation
Competitors
Omaha Maker Group
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Open to public with paid memberships ($25/month, $60/quarter, $100/semi-annual, $200/annual as of May 2026); facility supports 6+ distinct prototyping technologies including industrial FDM and PolyJet.
Major Milestones
Launched in 2017; Relocated and expanded to 10,000 sq ft facility in the CAET building; Classes scheduled through August 2026
Notable Customers
Matt Anderson (inventor), James Hermsen (Suh Hermsen Strap LLC)