Smartlab
Deventer, Netherlands
About Smartlab
The Smartlab Makerspace in Deventer, Netherlands, Netherlands, is a dedicated innovation centre for students, engineers, and creative professionals. it combines professional-grade fabrication equipment — including 3D printers, laser cutters, and microcontroller development kits — with a supportive community of makers and mentors. The lab actively supports the STEM ecosystem in Netherlands by hosting workshops on topics ranging from robotics and AI to sustainable design and product development. Entrepreneurs benefit from rapid prototyping capabilities that compress the distance between idea and market-ready product. Smartlab stands as proof that when tools, knowledge, and community come together, extraordinary things are built.
Description
Our lab is run by non-technicians and open for all kind of makers. Artists, architects, musicians, students, tutors, technicians, designers and so on.
We're trying to connect all kinds of makers who have all kinds of (different) knowledge and skills.
In our lab you'll find several 3D printers (Ultimaker), lasercutters (60x90cm, 100w & 40x60cm, 60w), a vinylplotter (70cm), a heated press.
Soon there will be a vacuum form machine and a CNC-machine as well.
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.