FAB Labs (digital fabrication laboratories) were set up to inspire people and entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into new products and prototypes by giving them access to a range of advanced digital manufacturing technology. The Fab Lab was designed around the emerging possibility for ordinary people to not just learn about science and engineering but actually design machines and make measurements that are relevant to improving the quality of their lives and the communities around them. The idea was conceived and run by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Idea is to provide the environment, skills, advanced materials and technology to make things cheaply and quickly anywhere in the world, and to make this available on a local basis to entrepreneurs, students, artists, small businesses and in fact, anyone who wants to create something new or bespoke.

FAB Lab contains various pieces of computer controlled fabrication equipment ranging from 3D printers, laser cutters to most modern milling machines and sand blasting machine, not to mention a variety of electronic components and materials. Fab Lab also provides access to computers and easy-to-use design and manufacture software, capturing your ideas and turning them into reality at the press of a button.

The FAB Lab is staffed by friendly highly-skilled technicians who offer support and training in the use of these equipment. What is expected is that users share their ideas and knowledge and help fellow users to get the most out of the equipment and resources, to build a big and strong community where knowledge is shared on.

Objectives

To inspire people and entrepreneurs to turn their ideas into new products and prototypes by giving access to a range of advanced digital manufacturing technology. To provide the environment, skills, advanced materials and technology to make things cheaply and quickly, and to make this available on a local basis to entrepreneurs, students, artists, small businesses and in fact, anyone.

Faculty (In-Charge)

DR. SUNEESH P.U

ASST. PROFESSOR, S&H DEPT

FACULTY IN CHARGE

MR. MANOMOHANAN P.V

INSTRUCTOR

MR. SUDHEESH K

INSTRUCTOR