FabLab supports learning and teaching within the Tampere University Community and enables rapid prototyping for research. We offer a safe and responsible innovation environment where you can refine your ideas into physical products.
We are part of the global FabLab network, which includes over 2,000 FabLabs worldwide. FabLabs promote innovation by providing access to computer-controlled tools.
We provide functional facilities, technology, a materials stock, and professional staff.
We provide access to the facilities, advanced technology, materials and professional staff.
Everything starts with an idea—what would you like to make in FabLab? To use the equipment, you need a digital file in the correct format. You can design the file yourself or use ready-made models available online.
When working at FabLab, you have access to, among other things, 3D printers, laser cutters, embroidery and sewing machines, a vinyl cutter and heat press, electronics worktables, CNC milling machines, a sublimation and textile printer, as well as a wide range of hand and power tools. Use of the equipment and facilities is free for members Tampere University Community; you only pay for materials.
At FabLab, you learn by doing, and as your experience grows, you’ll be able to carry out increasingly demanding projects. You can use the equipment and different manufacturing techniques individually or combine them to produce different parts of a product. Choose your working methods according to your interests and skills!
We encourage you to ideate, create, and invent—and to learn and share your expertise!
We would appreciate it if you photographed your work created at FabLab and shared it on Instagram using the hashtag #fablabtampere.