Fab Lab Aachen At Rwth Aachen University
Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
About Fab Lab Aachen At Rwth Aachen University
Fab Lab Aachen At Rwth Aachen University is a community Makerspace in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, Germany. it provides open access to digital fabrication tools, electronics labs, and collaborative workspaces for students, educators, entrepreneurs, and independent makers. Members can work with 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers, and electronics prototyping equipment to turn ideas into functional prototypes. The space hosts regular STEM workshops, coding sprints, and design thinking sessions that attract talent from across North Rhine-Westphalia. Whether you are a first-time maker or a seasoned hardware engineer, Fab Lab Aachen At Rwth Aachen University offers the tools, community, and mentorship needed to build, iterate, and innovate — making it one of the most valuable innovation resources in Germany.
Description
Open Lab Day is every Tuesday between 12 pm and 6 pm. Just sign up for an appointment online. Time slots start on the hour and last one hour. Using our machines (laser cutter, 3D printer, PCB mill, etc.) is free; you only pay for materials. Our most up-to-date list of tools is at https://fablab-aachen.de/fablab-tools.
From 2016 to 2019, we also offered the six-month Fab Academy at our lab, another first in Germany. We now teach Fab skills in our regular elective courses in the Computer Science curriculum.
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.