Makerspace

Laney College Fablab

Oakland, ca, United States

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Type
Makerspace
Location
Oakland, ca, United States
Address
900 Fallon St, Oakland, ca, United States

About Laney College Fablab

Laney College Fablab is a community Makerspace in Oakland, ca, United States, United States. 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 ca. Whether you are a first-time maker or a seasoned hardware engineer, Laney College Fablab offers the tools, community, and mentorship needed to build, iterate, and innovate — making it one of the most valuable innovation resources in United States.

Description

Laney College FabLab, founded in the year 2015, is a compact yet dynamic 9,000 square feet space adjacent to the carpentry construction area. Originally, the space served as a loading dock for the theater department, yet now serves as an incubator for ideas and innovation for projects ranging from the production of a personal small scale "extraterrariums" to the the digital fabrication of a "Pocket House" for the homeless community. The Laney College FabLab fosters innovation, creativity, and ingenuity to students, teachers, and faculty as well as it inspires many to build (almost) anything.

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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