LCC FabLab

A FabLab (short for Fabrication Laboratory) is an open, modern workshop for anyone who wants to make, repair, invent, or experiment with things on their own.

Essentially, the FabLab is the place on the Lucas Cranach Campus where your ideas become reality:

• High-tech for everyone: Here you have access to modern manufacturing technologies such as 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC mills, and textile machines—equipment that most people don’t have at home.
• A space for creativity and collaboration: Whether for your studies, research projects, or personal hobbies—the FabLab combines craftsmanship with digital technology.
• Community and knowledge sharing: It’s not just about the machines—it’s about the people. At the FabLab, you’ll meet like-minded individuals, exchange ideas, learn from one another, and work together to find solutions.

In short: The FabLab is your free playground for innovation, DIY, and technology on campus! You can find more insights in the FabManager.

No, you don’t need any prior experience! The FabLab is open to everyone—whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced maker.

Here’s how to get started:

• Step-by-step instructions: For equipment like the laser cutter, 3D printers, or the CNC miller, there are short, easy-to-understand safety briefings and on-site training sessions. Afterward, you’ll be able to operate the machines on your own.
• On-site support: The FabLab team will be happy to show you how the software works, what settings you need, and how to best prepare your files.
• From Mistake to Prototype: The FabLab is a space for experimentation and learning. No one expects everything to work perfectly right away!

Tip: Just drop by during open hours, bring your curiosity, and let yourself be inspired! You can find more information in FabManager.

Yes, that’s exactly what the FabLab is for: It’s an open space for creativity and making, open to everyone. You don’t necessarily have to be working on a project for your studies to use the workshop.

Here’s what you should know about your own projects:

• Creative Freedom: Whether you want to repair a spare part, laser-cut a personalized gift, design clothing, or tinker with your own smart-home gadget—personal projects are expressly welcome!
• On-Site Support: Stuck on your idea? The FabLab team and community are here to help with tips on design, software, and material selection.
• Safety First: For some machines (such as the laser cutter or the CNC miller), you’ll complete a brief orientation beforehand so you can work safely and independently.

Tip: Just stop by during open hours and discuss your idea with the team! You can find more information in FabManager.

The FabLab is your open workshop on campus. Whether for academic projects, prototypes, or your own creative ideas—modern, high-tech equipment is available here for you to use:

Hardware at a glance:

• 3D printers: Several FDM and resin printers for precise parts, prototypes, and models.
• Laser cutters: For cutting and engraving wood, acrylic, leather, paper, and many other materials.
• CNC milling machines: For precise machining of wood, plastics, and metals.
• Electronics workstations: Equipped with soldering stations, oscilloscopes, and components for microcontroller projects (e.g., Arduino, Raspberry Pi).
• Textile & Vinyl Processing: Cutting plotters for vinyl, as well as sewing and embroidery machines for textile projects.
• Traditional Tools: A fully equipped workshop with drills, saws, and sanders.

Tip: You don’t have to be a pro to use the equipment! Introductory sessions are available on-site, and the FabLab team is happy to help you bring your ideas to life. You can find all the information about the equipment and opening hours directly in FabManager.

Yes, absolutely! The FabLab is an open workshop for everyone—whether you’re a student, a high school student, an inventor, or a DIY enthusiast from the region.

To get started, all you have to do is register. Before using certain machines and tools, you’ll complete a brief safety briefing on-site at the FabLab.

You can find all the information and the registration form on FabManager.