Fabtech
Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
About Fabtech
Located in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil, Fabtech is a vibrant hub for hands-on innovation in Brazil. 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 Paraná to get started, regardless of background or experience level. Fabtech 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
Located within the Technology Park (250,000 m2), FabTech currently has 100 m2 and has guaranteed space for future expansions as needed for growth.
The general objectives of this collaborative environment are to promote maker culture, the acquisition and dissemination of basic and advanced knowledge in digital and manual rapid prototyping and related knowledge.
Both the Technology Park and FabTech are part of Vale do Pinhão, the Innovation Ecosystem of the City of Curitiba (Curitiba won the top award at Smart City Expo 2023 - Cities Today (cities-today.com)), thus we work to promote education, innovation and entrepreneurship, through the provision of our equipment, specialists and physical structure.
In addition to helping guide and materialize everything from simple ideas to complex projects in any of their phases, FabTech provides the entire community with the opportunity to learn, develop research and test products or processes. These actions take place through training, updating or improvement courses, from the simplest to the most advanced technologies. The focus on undertaking in a sustainable manner is always included in these activities.
This proposal goes beyond simply encouraging Maker Culture or the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) proposal, but aims at personal development and growth for people, companies and industries through the learning of new skills in construction tools, from the simplest (hammers, screwdrivers, etc.) to the most advanced (laser cutters, CNC, 3D printers and scanners, Virtual and Augmented Reality, etc.).
FabTech currently has the following equipment:
01 Ultra-Cam MC 350 cutting plotter;
02 Industrial Sewing machines;
02 digital oscilloscopes;
02 signal generators;
02 digital multimeters;
02 60W soldering stations;
02 550W combination sanders;
01 set of pliers, hammers, drills, cup drills; screwdrivers, Phillips screwdrivers, Allen keys and open-end wrenches;
01 bench drill;
01 telescopic miter saw,
02 motor grinders;
02 orbital sanders,
02 manual grinders;
01 heat gun;
02 calipers;
02 riveters;
01 number 08 lathe;
01 1400W vacuum cleaner;
02 battery-powered manual drills/screwdrivers; 02 CO2 laser cutters/engravers with 100 W of power;
01 UV laser cutter/engraver with 40 W of power;
01 Oryzen CNC router 1300 x 1500 mm;
01 Oryzen CNC router for circuit boards 300 x 300 mm;
01 Creality Ender 3 Max printer;
01 Creality Ender 05 Pro 3D printer;
01 Creality K1 Max 3D printer;
01 Bambulab X1 Carbon 3D printer with MAS;
01 Anycybic Kobra 3 3D printer with ACE-PRO;
01 Elegoo Neptune 4 Pro 3D printer;
01 Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 12K resin 3D printer; 01 Elegoo Mars 4 Ultra 9K resin 3D printer
01 Wash & Cure system for resin printers
02 desktop computers;
01 notebook;
01 projector with screen;
01 videoconferencing system;
As for the FabTech service team, we have:
Coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Charlie Antoni Miquelin - http://lattes.cnpq.br/2797875007644990
Support:
Prof. Dr. Ricardo Fernandes Silva - http://lattes.cnpq.br/0595767132346835
Prof. Dr. Giuseppe Pintaúde - http://lattes.cnpq.br/1793127692371314
Any need that falls outside the area of expertise of these professionals can be met through the support or consultancy of the other 700 professors at the Curitiba campus
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.