Syskrack Lab
Operates the first fablab in Basilicata, Italy, providing 3D printing and digital fabrication services, workshops, and open-source hardware projects to democratize access to technology.
- CEO / Founder
- Giuseppe De Chirico
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
3D printing services; Digital fabrication workshops; Open-source hardware projects (e.g., Syskrack MK3 3D printer, drones); Community lab space access; Syskrack Music (self-buildable musical instruments)
Technological Advantage
Community network of over 300 people globally in rapid prototyping; leverages open-source 3D printing (e.g., Prusa i3) to reduce equipment costs and enable collaborative projects; acts as a regional hub for digital fabrication in Southern Italy.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables affordable access to 3D printing and digital fabrication tools (e.g., Prusa i3 printers) for prototyping, education, and DIY projects, fostering local innovation and skill development in underserved regions.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on community-based, open-source 3D printing services and education in Southern Italy, unlike large-scale commercial AM service providers; offers hands-on workshops and local lab access rather than industrial production.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Makers, students, educators, small businesses, and local community members in Basilicata and Italy
Industry Verticals
Education; Maker/DIY; Arts & Music; Local Community Development
Competitors
Proto Labs; Stratasys; Materialise
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Recognized as first fablab in Basilicata and among top 10 most significant in Italy (Wired); became reference point for 3D printing in southern Italy within first two years of operation
Major Milestones
Founded in 2014 as first fablab in Basilicata; Recognized among top 10 fablabs in Italy by Wired; Launched Syskrack MK3 'Anniversario' 3D printer in honor of Giuseppe Porsia; Built a network of over 300 people in prototyping technologies