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Fab labs : places for sharing to boost innovation

Authors: Fabio CRUZ, Alaa HASSAN, Hakim BOUDAOUD

Publication date: March 10, 2023 | Lire en français

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    5. How do you set up and run a fab lab?

    Setting up a fab lab involves more than just installing machines in a dedicated space. Before embarking on this adventure, it's important to ask yourself questions about the main stages involved in setting up a fab lab. Once created, how do you manage it? And how do you make it work so that it contributes to the development of its ecosystem?

    5.1 How do you set up a fab lab?

    The Fab Foundation association proposes a roadmap for setting up a fab lab, summarized in nine steps.

    • Find a place or premises to host the fab lab. The location can belong to any government, community, academic or private organization. The fab lab must be hosted by a well-established organization to ensure its success. Sometimes, the association exists before...

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