FabLab Factory

What FabLab Factory does

FabLab Factory is a Belgian for-profit private company (FABLAB FACTORY BVBA) founded in 2015 and headquartered in Aalst, operating primarily as an authorized multi-brand distributor of digital fabrication equipment across the Benelux region. Its core offering is hardware resale of 3D printers (predominantly Bambu Lab's A1, P2S, H2S, H2D, H2C, X1-Carbon, X2D lines plus AMS automatic material systems), laser cutters (FLUX HEXA/Beamo/Beambox, BRM, xTool), CNC mills (Carbide3D), vacuum formers (Mayku, MY YARD), vinyl cutters and embroidery machines (Brother, LOKLIK), and consumables such as filaments and accessories. The company complements distribution with proprietary MakerStudio 2D design software, on-site installation and user-guidance services, tiered annual maintenance contracts and extended warranties, and a mobile makerspace called STEAMachine for on-site events.

Revenue mechanics combine e-commerce self-serve transactions (entry-level €179 A1 Mini up to €4,500+ professional bundles) with quote-based enterprise sales, physical showroom visits by appointment, recurring maintenance and warranty contracts, and education revenue via the SYNTRA Midden-Vlaanderen 2-year "3D Print Product Designer" certification program. The company segments its market through five sub-brands (STEAMLab for schools, FabLib for libraries, MakerSpaces, Makers for individuals/SMBs, and Architects) with schools and educational institutions as the primary vertical. Named institutional customers include Erasmus University, UGent, VUB, KU Leuven, Thomas More, Artevelde Hogeschool, HOGENT, and VITO. Operations remain small-scale (1–10 employees), with no external funding disclosed and revenue not publicly reported.

Name

FabLab Factory

Legal name

FABLAB FACTORY BVBA

Website

https://fablabfactory.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FabLab Factory is a Belgian authorized multi-brand distributor of digital fabrication equipment (3D printers, laser cutters, CNC, vinyl cutters), serving Belgian and Dutch educational institutions, libraries, makerspaces, architects, and individual makers with hardware, proprietary MakerStudio software, installation, maintenance, and training services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Fabrication Equipment

akta.pro primary industry

Embedded, Maker Platforms & Development Kits Retail (CRACAKAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Makerspaces & Fab Labs (Open Build Studios) (EDAMADAC), Science & STEM Lab Equipment & Supplies (Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Makerspaces) (EDAEAIAC)

Keywords

• Digital fabrication equipment
• 3D printing solutions
• Laser cutting machines
• STEAM education tools
• Maker space solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Aalst

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of digital fabrication equipment including 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines, vinyl cutters, embroidery machines, vacuum formers, and related accessories and consumables. Products range from consumer-grade to professional-grade equipment with various price points.
2. Professional Services: On-site installation services, user guidance workshops, and setup assistance for purchased equipment. Pricing varies by equipment type and includes transport costs.
3. Education and Training: Digital fabrication courses in partnership with SYNTRA Midden-Vlaanderen, including 3D Print Product Designer certification program lasting 2 years with evening classes. Also offers workshops for schools, teambuilding events, and summer camps.
4. Maintenance Contracts: Annual maintenance service contracts for Bambu Lab printers available in multiple tiers (Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large) based on filament usage volume. Includes cleaning, parts replacement, and calibration services.
5. Extended Warranties: One-year extended warranty programs for various Bambu Lab printer models including H2D, H2C, P2S, and X2D.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

FabLab Factory distributes digital fabrication equipment, including 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC milling machines, and accessories, as an authorized reseller for premium brands such as Bambu Lab, BRM Lasers, Carbide3D, xTool, FLUX, Brother, Revopoint, and MY YARD. The company complements this hardware portfolio with its own MakerStudio software and a full suite of services including installation, training, maintenance, workshops, and tailored solutions for schools (STEAMLab), libraries (FabLib), makerspaces, architects, and individual makers.

Product overview

FabLab Factory is a Belgian digital fabrication equipment distributor and education solutions provider. The company operates as an official distributor for Bambu Lab, FLUX Lasers, BRM, xTool, Carbide3D, Brother, Mayku, and other brands. Its product portfolio centers on three categories: (1) Consumer and professional 3D printing hardware and consumables from Bambu Lab, including the H2C multi-material printer with Vortek hotend system, X1-Carbon, P2S, A1 series, and AMS automatic material systems for multi-color printing; (2) Laser cutting solutions from FLUX (HEXA, Beamo, Beambox), BRM, and xTool brands, paired with BeamStudio design software; and (3) complementary fabrication equipment including CNC mills (Carbide3D), vacuum formers (Mayku, MY YARD), vinyl cutters (Brother, LOKLIK), and embroidery machines (Brother). Beyond hardware distribution, FabLab Factory offers MakerStudio 2D design software, professional installation and maintenance services, educational workshops, and sector-specific solutions under the STEAMLab, FabLib, MakerSpaces, and Architects brands. The company also delivers structured training through SYNTRA partnership programs and operates a mobile makerspace (STEAMachine) for events and schools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STEAMLab: 3D printing solutions and services for educational institutions and schools
• FabLib
• MakerStudio
• STEAMachine
• MakerSpaces
• Makers
• Architects

Products and services

• 3D Printers (Bambu Lab)
• Laser Cutters and Engravers
• CNC Milling Machines (Carbide3D)
• 3D Scanners and Additional Equipment
• MakerStudio Software
• STEAMLab Education Solution
• FabLib Library Solution
• STEAMachine Mobile Makerspace
• Installation, Training, and Maintenance Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 3D printing reduces architectural model creation time significantly compared to manual craftsmanship
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bambu LabcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial authorized distributor of Bambu Lab 3D printers, automatic material systems (AMS), filaments, and accessories in Belgium. Offers full product range including H2 series, X2D, P2S, X1C, P1, A1, and A1 Mini printers along with AMS 2 Pro, AMS HT, and AMS Lite systems.
• BRM LaserscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial authorized distributor of BRM Lasers laser cutting machines, accessories, and consumables.
• Carbide3DcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial authorized distributor of Carbide3D CNC milling machines, consumables, and accessories.
• xToolcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial authorized distributor of xTool laser cutting machines, DTF printers, and accessories.
• FLUXcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial authorized distributor of FLUX laser cutters including FLUX Ador, FLUX HEXA, FLUX Beambox, FLUX Beamo, and related accessories and consumables.
• BrothercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial authorized distributor of Brother vinyl cutting machines and embroidery machines along with consumables and accessories.
• RevopointminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial authorized distributor of Revopoint 3D scanning equipment.
• MY YARDminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial authorized distributor of MY YARD vacuum forming machines, add-ons, and consumables including FORMART SE/2 and FORMART S systems.
• SYNTRA Midden-VlaanderencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with SYNTRA East Flanders to offer professional digital fabrication courses including a 2-year 3D Print Product Designer certification program. Courses use FabLab Factory equipment and facilities at SYNTRA Aalst campus.
• MakerStudiocoreTechnology or IntegrationMakerStudio is FabLab Factory's proprietary all-in-one 2D design and fabrication software solution, developed in-house to complement their hardware offerings.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• 3DJake: 3DJake is a European e-commerce retailer of 3D printers, filaments, and accessories operating from DACH — the closest direct analog to FabLab Factory's regional hardware distribution model in 3D printing and adjacent digital fabrication.
• 3DVerkstan: 3DVerkstan is a Nordic retailer/distributor of 3D printers, filaments, and accessories with a comparable model to FabLab Factory — geographically adjacent, similar catalog, similar customer profile.
• iGo3D: iGo3D is a German-based distributor and retailer of 3D printers (including Bambu Lab) and accessories, with a similar multi-brand catalog and education/business customer mix to FabLab Factory.

Emerging players

• Snapmaker: Snapmaker manufactures multi-modality 3-in-1 fabrication devices (3D printing, laser, CNC) competing for the same maker/education segment that FabLab Factory serves with cross-modality bundles.
• Prusa Research: Prusa Research is a 3D printer manufacturer that also sells direct to consumer globally; overlapping with FabLab Factory's education and maker customer base in Europe.
• Tiertime: Tiertime is a 3D printer manufacturer that sells direct online and via distributors — competing for the same education and prosumer customer segment FabLab Factory serves in Benelux.

Broad incumbents

• Formlabs: Formlabs is a professional-grade 3D printer manufacturer selling direct to design/engineering/education customers — overlapping with FabLab Factory's professional and education verticals.
• MatterHackers: MatterHackers is a large US-based digital fabrication retailer selling 3D printers, filaments, and laser cutters online — a broader incumbent in the same DIY maker retail category as FabLab Factory.

Regional players

• Materialise: Materialise is a Belgian-headquartered 3D printing services and software company operating from the same geography, sharing education-industry ties and overlapping with FabLab Factory's professional 3D printing vertical.

Others

• Bambu Lab: Bambu Lab is the primary manufacturing partner whose 3D printers and AMS systems dominate FabLab Factory's catalog — critical supplier and competitive threat if Bambu Lab expands direct-to-consumer in Benelux.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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