Fablab Xtrene
Almendralejo, Badajoz, Spain
About Fablab Xtrene
Fablab Xtrene in Almendralejo, Badajoz, Spain is more than a workspace — it is a launchpad for innovation in Spain. 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 Badajoz. With a strong focus on learning by doing, Fablab Xtrene embodies the global maker movement's ethos of open, collaborative, hands-on creativity.
Description
Currently we work in the diffusion of the maker movement and its impact in different sectors of our region (Education, art, medicine, entrepreneurs, ...). Xtrene has a small mobile laboratory that traverses rural populations of our environment.
The goal in 2017 is to acquire a laser cutter, which will allow xtrene is mini Fab Lab
Updated (08/2018): we already have a laser cutter (500mm x 700mm - 80w power).
Corona:
In response to Covid19, we have created a community (Makers Tierra de Barros) from Fablab Xtrene, as a subdivision of the CoronavirusMakers movement, which has worked to manufacture more than 4,000 face mask shields, Emergency mask for hospital ventilators (collaboration with the CoVida community), Surgical mask Ear Savers, "Open Doors PLA" and Methacrylate preotection screens.
More information: https://www.xtrene.com/COVID19/
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.