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Welcome to 21st Century Community Skills and Resources
Makerspace and STEM Lab
We’re an award-winning 501(c)3 Tech and Education Nonprofit Organization in El Paso, Texas. Our mission is to democratize access to innovation tools, empower our community with digital knowledge, and to promote equity within the tech economy.
Fabricating the Future
Intersecting Technology, Economy, and Community
Everything you need to take your product from ideation to design to prototype to Minimal Viable Product. Our engineers and designers will help you achieve your product development goals for custom design, bespoke fabrication, and small batch production using the latest rapid prototyping and digital manufacturing technologies available. Lay down the core skills foundation for success in creative technology pathways with one of our educational programs for everyone—from K12, university, to post-professional level workshops.
Programs and Services
Fabrication
- FDM 3D Printing
- SLA 3D Printing
- Laser Cutting
- CNC Machining
- 3D Scanning
- CAD Design
Education
- STEM Field Trips
- Microsoft Code Prep
- Girls Who Code Club
- Assistive Device Challenge
- Digital Transformation Training
Community
- Children's Museum & Science Center
- Nurse Innovator Program
- UTEP ASPIRE Partner
- El Paso Artspace
- Congressional App Challenge
Inspiration
"I do not think there is any thrill like that felt by the inventor as he sees some creation of the brain unfolding to success."Nikola Tesla
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Fab Lab?
Fab Lab is short for “Fabrication Laboratory” and serves as an open-door, open-access community makerspace and hackerspace. A Fab Lab is generally equipped with an array of computer controlled tools that accommodates various working scales and materials, with the aim to make “almost anything.” The idea for such a space grew out of MIT Media Lab’s Center for Bits and Atoms.
Who can use your services?
The Fab Lab is for everyone in the local community as a resource center for design fabrication, digital innovation resource, and STEM education support for institutions serving K-12. Our mission is to provide underserved communities with resources, technology, and information at a grassroots level.
What’s the cost?
Programs that are funded through grants and sponsorships are 100% free to our community. Our fabrication service and educational program costs are partly subsidized by operational funding support, which means we charge at or below market value for work performed for community members. Some institutions such as other 501(c)3 nonprofits we work with qualify for in-kind matching. Please contact us directly for quotes and estimates.
Come visit us!
Our hours of operation are Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 to 6:00. Please schedule your visit by calling (915)209-2656 and follow CDC COVID19 Social Distancing Guidelines.
