Makerspace

Openlab Mobile

Hamburg, Germany

Last Updated: February 2026

About Openlab Mobile

Openlab Mobile is a community Makerspace in Hamburg, 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 Hamburg. Whether you are a first-time maker or a seasoned hardware engineer, Openlab Mobile offers the tools, community, and mentorship needed to build, iterate, and innovate — making it one of the most valuable innovation resources in Germany.

Description

Our 12.66 m long truck with a working area of 26 sqm, equipped with partly open-source digital production machines such as 3D printers, CNC milling machines or laser cutters, gives many people access to machines and knowledge. Under the motto Digital Manufacturing Everywhere, access to open source applications and digital production technology is to be made possible. Educational workshops are organised here, prototypes, spare parts and other products are manufactured digitally, and innovation projects are initiated and supported. The core of the concept is to overcome obstacles and barriers in dealing with these new technologies and to draw a realistic picture for the role of digital manufacturing in the professional environment for future generations.

The vehicle makes it possible to flexibly combine a very practice-oriented work process with a theoretical introduction and, if necessary, reflection phases at twelve machine workstations. Within the framework of the OpenLab Mobile, formats for three competence levels are offered. Each of the levels answers adapted guiding questions with different weighting.

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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