The Beach Lab
A mobile Fab Lab offering digital fabrication services including 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC milling for prototyping and small-batch production, enabling on-site manufacturing in remote locations.
- CEO / Founder
- Francisco Sanchez Arroyo
- Team Size
- 1-10
- Stage
- Active
Technology & Products
Key Products
Mobile Fab Lab (Tesseract project); 3D printing services; Laser cutting services; CNC milling services; Digital fabrication workshops
Technological Advantage
Verified advantage: Mobile deployment capability enables on-site fabrication in remote areas, reducing logistics costs and time. Defensible through custom vehicle integration and operational expertise.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Provides mobile access to advanced digital fabrication tools, reducing lead times for prototyping from weeks to days and enabling on-demand production in field locations without fixed infrastructure.
How They Differentiate
Mobile deployment vs. fixed-location competitors (Proto Labs, Shapeways); offers on-site services while others require shipping. Lower minimum order quantities than large-scale service bureaus.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Researchers, designers, makers, and small businesses needing rapid prototyping or custom fabrication
Industry Verticals
Education; Research; Design; Prototyping
Competitors
Proto Labs; Shapeways; Local Fab Labs
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Started as a fixed installation in Sitges; mobile lab Tesseract project developed in 2016; integrated into global Fab Lab network managed by MIT Center for Bits and Atoms; promotes Pyrenees Research Laboratory in collaboration with non-profit organization Implica.
Major Milestones
2016: Launched Tesseract mobile Fab Lab project; Integration into global Fab Lab network managed by MIT Center for Bits and Atoms