Makerspace

X-fab

Palaiseau, France

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Type
Makerspace
Location
Palaiseau, France
Address
Avenue Coriolis Palaiseau, Palaiseau, France

About X-fab

Located in Palaiseau, France, X-fab is a vibrant hub for hands-on innovation in France. 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 France to get started, regardless of background or experience level. X-fab 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

X-Fab is thanks to its location a crossroad for students with different profiles, start-ups, corporates and researchers wanting to explore digital fabrication. It is now refered to as a prototyping space. It's a space of 500 m2 and 30-ish machines with a team of 3 to run it. In the previous years we expanded the team as well as the infracstructure and drastically increased the number of people trained (around 300 a year). It is now ready to enter a global network to develop further.

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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