Fablab Ruc
Roskilde, Denmark
About Fablab Ruc
Fablab Ruc in Roskilde, Denmark is more than a workspace — it is a launchpad for innovation in Denmark. the lab offers state-of-the-art equipment, including 3D printers, laser engravers, electronics benches, and CAD workstations, within a collaborative, community-driven environment. Startups use the space to build early-stage hardware prototypes; educators run practical STEM sessions for school groups; and independent makers pursue personal projects with expert support on hand. Regular themed hackathons and innovation challenges help participants push boundaries and connect with like-minded creators across Denmark. With a strong focus on learning by doing, Fablab Ruc embodies the global maker movement's ethos of open, collaborative, hands-on creativity.
Description
We are open weekdays 10-16, except tuesdays when we are open 12-21. Regular, trusted users can have a keycard for 24/7 access to the electronics & 3D printing lab. Lasers, CNC machines etc. can however only be used within opening hours.
<b>Equipment:</b>
<ul>
<li>Laser cutters (3) Bodor, 1200x900mm working area
<li>Metal laser cutter (1) Bodor i5, 1300x900mm working area, fibre laser, up to 20mm steel/12mm stainless/5mm alu (first Fablab in world to have a laser cutter that can cut thick steel as far as we know)
<li>3D printers (14), including UP MINI, UP BOX, PP3DP, Formlabs Form 1+, Printrbot Simple Metal, Makerbot 2X, Lulzbot TAZ, own builds
<li>Large format CNC mills (2) CNC-Step RaptorX-SL1200/S20, 1200 x 2010mm working area, own build, 2000x3000mm working area
<li>Medium format CNC mills (2) CNC-Step High-Z S-1000, 1000x600mm working area
<li>CNC mill for precise manufacturing in hard materials, with 8 tool toolchanger EMCO Concept Mill 105
<li>CNC lathe
<li>Electronics workshop, including production of printed circuit boards
<li>Sewing workshop
<li>Wood workshop
<li>Metal workshop
<li>Lathe
<li>TIG welder
<li>MIG/MAG welder
<li>Plasma cutter
<li>Spot welder
<li>Robots (5), own builds
<li>Large scale (6x6x6m) 3D printer
<li>Mobile Fablab in 20" shipping container
<li>Virtual Reality, Augumented Reality, tracking, drones, underwater ROV etc.
<li>Biofablab
<li>Electron microscope (first Fablab in world to have an electron microscope as far as we know)
</ul>
Who Can Benefit
Students & Researchers
University and school students who want access to fabrication tools, prototyping equipment, and expert mentorship.
Entrepreneurs & Startups
Early-stage founders who need a collaborative space to build, test, and iterate on their hardware or software ideas.
Educators & Trainers
Teachers and trainers who want to run practical STEM workshops, coding bootcamps, or design sprints for their cohorts.
Independent Makers
Hobbyists, artists, and independent inventors who need access to tools and a community of like-minded creators.