Technistub
A French fablab (fabrication laboratory) association providing shared access to 3D printing and digital fabrication tools for prototyping and project realization in a community workshop setting.
- CEO / Founder
- Stéphane Laborde
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- €400K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Mulhouse Conurbation and City Council, Feder, PPA, Anru, FNADT, Fonds Friches, CPER, Region, Département
Technology & Products
Key Products
Shared workshop access; 3D printing services; CNC milling; Laser cutting; Circuit production; Precision milling; Vinyl cutting; Training sessions
Technological Advantage
Community-driven model with shared equipment and expertise, aligning with standard fablab inventory to support diverse project needs; advantage is replicable but leverages local network effects.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Enables individuals and professionals to prototype and realize technical, technological, or artisanal projects by mutualizing workspace, tools (e.g., 3D printers, CNC mills, lasers), and community expertise, reducing barriers to entry for digital fabrication.
How They Differentiate
Focuses on associative, community-based access in Mulhouse with regular open sessions and training, rather than commercial service bureaus; differs from for-profit AM companies by prioritizing education and shared resources over scalable production.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Students, entrepreneurs, innovators, small businesses, retirees, and hobbyists seeking access to fabrication tools and workspace.
Industry Verticals
Education; Maker/Hobbyist; Small Business; Prototyping
Competitors
Other fablabs or makerspaces in France (e.g., FabLab Network members); Local prototyping workshops
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
317 followers on Instagram, 358 following, 168 posts; Facebook page with 1 review; serves a diverse community including students, entrepreneurs, innovators, small businesses, retirees
Major Milestones
Organized sessions 'Open Workshop/Open Stub' weekly; Member of French FabLabs network (RFFLabs); Provided equipment for COVID-19 mask production in 2020
Notable Customers
Students, entrepreneurs, innovators, small businesses (TPE), retirees