Makerspace

X Studio

Albuquerque, NM, United States

Last Updated: February 2026

About X Studio

X Studio is a community Makerspace in Albuquerque, NM, 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 NM. Whether you are a first-time maker or a seasoned hardware engineer, X Studio 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

Explora is a publicly funded non-profit science center and children's museum. X Studio is a new wing of the museum designed to engage Albuquerque's teenage community. X Studio consist of a Makerspace, Tech Lab, lounge space, two multi-use classrooms and a Tradesyard. The makerspace is well stocked with tools and materials including: 3D printers, large laser cutter, screen printing setup, wood and metal working equipment, sewing machines, paint booth, electronics bench, etc. The Tech Lab has both mac and windows computers filled with 2D, 3D design, and CAD software, music, graphic and video production software, cameras, camcorders, A/V recording equipment, etc. One of the classroom spaces includes all the tools and infrastructure for bicycle repair, welding, and ceramics. The other is used as a hard science wet lab. The Tradesyard is an outdoor cement patio space where local trades unions come to teach pop-up classes for members. All membership, classes and materials are free for members.

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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