Starship Factory
A makerspace/hackerspace in Basel providing access to 3D printing (FDM), CNC machining, laser cutting, and electronics labs for hobbyists, artists, and tech enthusiasts to build projects collaboratively.
- CEO / Founder
- Dr. Michael Wüthrich
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Latest Round
- Bootstrapped
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing services; CNC machining; Laser cutting; Electronics lab; Workshop space rental
Technological Advantage
Provides shared access to industrial-grade fabrication tools (3D printers, CNC, laser cutters) at low cost for members, lowering barriers to entry for prototyping and small-scale production.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Offers affordable access to advanced fabrication tools (including 3D printers) and a collaborative community space, enabling individuals to prototype and create projects without owning expensive equipment.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on a broad community of hobbyists and artists in Basel with regular open hours and a wide range of tools (3D printing, CNC, laser, electronics), whereas competitors may have more specialized or limited offerings.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Creative hobbyists, artists, geeks, and tech enthusiasts in the Basel region
Industry Verticals
Education; Arts/Crafts; Prototyping
Competitors
Funlab Basel; Makerspace Reinach; FabLab Makerspace Rheinfelden
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Community makerspace operating as a Verein (association) with membership-based funding model, not yet operating at cost-covering levels according to their wiki
Major Milestones
Founded in 2013; Operational as a makerspace with 3D printing capabilities