Makerspace

Iowa City Fab Lab

Iowa City, IA, United States

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Type
Makerspace
Location
Iowa City, IA, United States
Address
870 S Capitol St, Iowa City, IA, United States

About Iowa City Fab Lab

Located in Iowa City, IA, United States, Iowa City Fab Lab is a vibrant hub for hands-on innovation in United States. the space brings together makers, students, and technology enthusiasts in a fully equipped fabrication and prototyping environment. From 3D printing and electronics to robotics and software development, the lab supports projects at every stage — from initial concept to working prototype. Weekly open maker nights, technical workshops, and collaborative sprints make it easy for anyone in IA to get started, regardless of background or experience level. Iowa City Fab Lab is committed to growing the region's STEM ecosystem by connecting creative individuals with the resources and community they need to bring bold ideas to life.

Description

Our Fab Lab is located just outside of the campus of the University of Iowa, and 3 blocks from downtown Iowa City, IA. With our most recent expansion we now have 8,000 square feet and have publicly available silkscreen shop, Fiber arts studio, full woodshop, lathe, CNC, ceramics area with kiln, rentable spaces, classrooms, a computer lab, small business lab, 3D printing (filament and resin), 2 laser cutters, robotics and electronics, virtual reality, art studios, and a host of other small bits and bobs of equipment.
Our memberships go from Weekends only to 24/7 access, and we host summer and winter camps for kids (although we are mostly an adult space). We try to run classes on every subject, and are starting to re-integrate clubs, which we stopped during the height of covid.
Our space is jam packed full of fun and learning and tools and kick-ass people. Y'all should be here.

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.

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