Salpausfab
Lahti, Päijät-Häme, Finland
About Salpausfab
Salpausfab in Lahti, Päijät-Häme, Finland is more than a workspace — it is a launchpad for innovation in Finland. 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 Päijät-Häme. With a strong focus on learning by doing, Salpausfab embodies the global maker movement's ethos of open, collaborative, hands-on creativity.
Description
High quality laser and water cutters work in an office-like environment.
Our staff is specialized in 3D-modeling and printing.
Fablab has a small VR-room.
We welcome anybody interested in DIY to use our facilities, machines and learn the use of them. Best access is by previous contact to staff. Use of certain machines may be temporarily denied in case of security hazard.
Heavier machinery can be accessed in the same building, including:
Metal lathe and mills, welding, sheet metal working, plastic extrusion and molding as well as additional 3D-printers.
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.