FabLab
Imagine a future in which you no longer buy gym shoes in a store; instead, you print them out at home, use them, and then toss them into the recycling bin when you’re done. What now seems like a weird futuristic vision could soon be reality. The idea behind FabLab (from fabrication) is the capability of downloading objects from the internet and printing them out at home. And not just on paper; as real stuff! A 3D printer uses a computer model to generate an actual object, and a computer-controlled laser cutter does the high-precision shaping of any chosen material. Using the internet makes it possible to disseminate designs for articles of clothing or pieces of furniture just as easily as sharing music and pictures today. What is indeed unimaginable is this technology’s impact on established industries. Visit our FabLab in conjunction with a workshop and experience the arts & crafts of tomorrow!
