FabLab OpenDay
every Thursday*
2 - 6 PM
- The OpenDay takes place on Thursdays* between 14:00 and 18:00 (*check the calendar below).
- Machine-types have to be booked in advance - check the calendar below.
- Machines can't be reserved for a certain time-slot - operations are based on the "first come, first served" principle.
- During the OpenDay you can use our machines for free.
- Check the steps below.
#1 - FabLab Training
Create an account
In order to use any of our services you have to create an account first.
Basic Training
Before using the FabLab for the first time, you need to complete the basic training. After the basic training you are able to enter the FabLab and operate our machines under the supervision of one of our employees. Basic training courses are held regularly. Please register.
You can find available dates and further information here.Machine training
After you have completed the basic training you can attend the machine training. In this training you will get an overview of the available machines & equipment. Additionally we will show you how to properly prepare your data for the different machine to enable an efficient workflow during the Openday. Since those trainings have a limited number of participants you have to register.
Available dates and more information can be found here.
#2 - Prepare your project
Files
Most of our machines are digital production machines. These machines need certain files to work. What kind of files you need and how to prepare them can be found in the machine descriptions in the Machine Park.
Materials
Some basic materials may be purchased directly from the FabLab. other specific materials must be brought with you by yourself. Which materials are process able with which machine and which materials we have in stock, is shown in the machine descriptions in the Machine Park.
#3 - Use the FabLab
Pre-Registration
To ensure that everyone who comes to the OpenDay gets access to the machine that is wanted to be used, we changed to a system with pre-registration. You can find the available machine-types in the calendar below.
Enter the Schumpeter Laboratory for Innovation
We offer an OpenDay on Thursdays between 14:00 and 18:00. It is free for everyone and works under the principle of "first come, first served"
Check-In
A Member of our staff will welcome you at our front desk and help you with the Check-In.Required information will be:- What maschines do you want to use?- What is your project about- What will you use the produced parts for?Here you will also receive your ticket for the machine you wish to use
Locker Room
In order to allow a productive working environment it is necessary that the space isn't cluttered with bags and jackets. Please leave those in the locker room.
Communication Area
Until it is your turn to use the machines for which you have registered before your visit, you can wait in our meeting area, have a coffee and talk to the other makers about their projects. When it is your turn, one of our staff will take you to the machine and help you if necessary.
Make
Now you are able to work on your project. If you have questions about the machines, how to operate them or how your prototype can be produced best, you are welcome to contact the staff at any time. Please don’t forget to clean up your workstation and return all tools you have used at the end of your session.
Check-Out
Once you are done with everything, please check out at the reception desk. If you have used material from the FabLab, please pay the fee and don’t forget your personal belongings.