What is a FABLAB?
Imagine a local repair shed managed by DIY and IT enthusiasts. A place packed with digital fabrication tools such as 3Dprinters, open to anyone eager to learn, create, innovate and share its findings with the community. These are FABLABs, or FABrication LABoratories, and they are opening new ways for local communities to engage in innovation and reinvent the wider economy.
Why this matters for FLAGs?
Even the maritime economy is witnessing the birth of its first Maritime FABLABs: on land (@navlab) or at sea (@lab-rev), these could soon influence Bluegrowth innovation and its local ownership, and this is something FLAGs should be part of. When designing local partnerships for the next programming period, FABLABs could be local stakeholders to count on. These could hold key elements to help local economies innovate and bring tailor made answers to Bluegrowth challenges. This is why FARNET is encouraging you to meet with your nearest FABLAB.
How to find one?
To meet with your nearest FABLAB, take part to the “Axis4man eurotrip” game:
- Download the 3D model of the #Axis4man figure: this model can then be printed on a 3D printer
- Get in touch with a FABLAB near you, this is where you will find a 3D printer
- Share a picture of your #Axis4man on twitter or Facebook, and add your FLAG area to his Eurotrip!
For any question, get in touch with Serge Gomes da Silva at FARNET Support Unit : sgs {at } farnet.eu