# Latest **URL:** https://forum.fablabs.io/latest.md [Latest](https://forum.fablabs.io/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.fablabs.io/categories.md) --- ## [Welcome to Discourse](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/welcome-to-discourse/8)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2020, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/welcome-to-discourse/8 "2020-11-12T15:20:21Z")
Welcome to the Fab Labs discussion platform! Edit this into a brief description of your community: Who is it for? What can they find here? Why should they come here? Where can they read more (links, resources, etc)? … --- ## [Organize a Lab: Structure, Ergonomics](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/organize-a-lab-structure-ergonomics/58143)
**Author:** [@easy](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/easy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2026, 7:09pm UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/organize-a-lab-structure-ergonomics/58143 "2026-08-07T19:09:38Z")
Hello all! We are a Fablab from Germany and we moved to a new location. We want to improve overall, and I analysed your websites and several other sites. I am looking for a universal system to organize the Lab, making t… --- ## [Looking for EasyPC License](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/looking-for-easypc-license/58132)
**Author:** [@Diddies](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/Diddies)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 5:43pm UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/looking-for-easypc-license/58132 "2026-08-02T17:43:12Z")
Hi, has anyone got a license for EasyPC? I’ve got a zip file for a PCB that I want to export but I can’t open it in KiCad as it was created using EasyPC. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thank you … --- ## [STEM Innovation Lab Coordinator](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/stem-innovation-lab-coordinator/58103)
**Author:** [@LienLuongNH](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/LienLuongNH)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 12:15pm UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/stem-innovation-lab-coordinator/58103 "2026-07-15T12:15:34Z")
Dear FabLab Team, Greetings from STEM Innovation Lab at Nguyen Hue High School, Dak Lak Province, Vietnam. We are currently applying to join the global FabLabs network and would be honored to connect with your FabLab. … --- ## [Introducing THPT\_Chuyen Ha Tinh Fab Lab – Seeking Connections and Collaboration in STEM Education](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/introducing-thpt-chuyen-ha-tinh-fab-lab-seeking-connections-and-collaboration-in-stem-education/58099)
**Author:** [@hatinhchuyen](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/hatinhchuyen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2026, 11:00am UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/introducing-thpt-chuyen-ha-tinh-fab-lab-seeking-connections-and-collaboration-in-stem-education/58099 "2026-07-15T11:00:48Z")
Hello Fab Lab Community, My name is Nguyen Bich Ngoc, and I am a Computer Science teacher, STEM Club Coordinator, and Lab Manager at Ha Tinh High School for the Gifted in Vietnam. I would like to introduce our lab, THP… --- ## [Discussion about Fab Lab BCN](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/discussion-about-fab-lab-bcn/518)
**Author:** [@ceritium](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/ceritium)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 1:22am UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/discussion-about-fab-lab-bcn/518 "2026-07-01T01:22:32Z")
Fab Lab Barcelona is a centre of production, investigation and education, that uses the latest computer-assisted design software for the creation of prototypes and scale models for Architecture, Construction… --- ## [Discussion about Fab Lab Lima](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/discussion-about-fab-lab-lima/448)
**Author:** [@ceritium](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/ceritium)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 1:21am UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/discussion-about-fab-lab-lima/448 "2026-07-01T01:21:10Z")
Is a private, non-partisan, non-profit research center that has the mission to advance the state of the art of Digital Fabrication and to generate new interrelationships between Art, Science and Technology t… --- ## [Confirm referee application](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/confirm-referee-application/58032)
**Author:** [@truongthuy2](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/truongthuy2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 1:17am UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/confirm-referee-application/58032 "2026-07-01T01:17:32Z")
Hello, opendot, we are starting new Fablab in Quang Tri, Viet Nam and want to add our lab in Fablabs list. We will be glad if you can confirm referee application. Our Fablab called TH THCS\_ so 2 Truong Thuy. Quang Tri L… --- ## [Xử lý Fablab bị reject, không thể thêm vào bản đồ](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/x-ly-fablab-b-reject-khong-th-them-vao-b-n-d/58016)
**Author:** [@tranphudn2026](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/tranphudn2026)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2026, 9:29am UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/x-ly-fablab-b-reject-khong-th-them-vao-b-n-d/58016 "2026-06-27T09:29:20Z")
Tôi muốn thêm Lab của mình trên bản đồ. Tôi nhận được mail như vậy và 1 thời gian không thấy phản hồi tiếp theo. Tôi nên xử lý như thế nào? --- ## [Need Ownership on Polyfab Normand brais page](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/need-ownership-on-polyfab-normand-brais-page/57969)
**Author:** [@pidena](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/pidena)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 2:28pm UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/need-ownership-on-polyfab-normand-brais-page/57969 "2026-06-08T14:28:35Z")
Hi, I’m trying to update our fablab page on PolyFab Normand Brais | FabLabs But the previous lab manager is no longer here, and I would like to take ownership of the page, as I have been the lab manager since 2023. Wha… --- ## [Software Freedom Conservancy pushing back against Bambu Lab](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/software-freedom-conservancy-pushing-back-against-bambu-lab/57953)
**Author:** [@forresto](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/forresto)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 6:13am UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/software-freedom-conservancy-pushing-back-against-bambu-lab/57953 "2026-05-20T06:13:05Z")
Right to repair and to use alternative software, free software licensing. --- ## [How do I regain access to our fablab page for editing?](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/how-do-i-regain-access-to-our-fablab-page-for-editing/57661)
**Author:** [@Danielm974](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/Danielm974)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 8:22am UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/how-do-i-regain-access-to-our-fablab-page-for-editing/57661 "2026-02-26T08:22:52Z")
Hello, I’m Daniel president of Solidarnum association, owner of RUNFABLAB. Could you help me log in to our fab lab RUNFABLAB RunFabLab | FabLabs? I’m not sure about the access email (contact@solidarnum.org) and the pa… --- ## [Do you collaborate with laboratories in other countries on any projects?](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/do-you-collaborate-with-laboratories-in-other-countries-on-any-projects/57573)
**Author:** [@RomaoQuilamiquiza](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/RomaoQuilamiquiza)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2026, 10:31am UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/do-you-collaborate-with-laboratories-in-other-countries-on-any-projects/57573 "2026-02-11T10:31:15Z")
My lab is new to the network and we’d like to collaborate with other labs around the world on some projects. Does the network have any communication channels for the community? --- ## [Como elegir referis para nuevo registro a la red Fab Lab](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/como-elegir-referis-para-nuevo-registro-a-la-red-fab-lab/57478)
**Author:** [@luispaxi](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/luispaxi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2026, 11:57am UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/como-elegir-referis-para-nuevo-registro-a-la-red-fab-lab/57478 "2026-01-24T11:57:12Z")
Buenos días a la comunidad Estamos en proceso de mandar la solicitud para se parte de la red Fab Lab, lo cual en el formulario indican que se debe elegir 3 referís para que puedan ser parte del proceso de aprobación. D… --- ## [Epilog Mini 24 Motherboard IC U31 burning out](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/epilog-mini-24-motherboard-ic-u31-burning-out/949)
**Author:** [@Dmitry](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/Dmitry)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 3:32pm UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/epilog-mini-24-motherboard-ic-u31-burning-out/949 "2026-01-05T15:32:19Z")
Hello all. In Shenzhen I talked to someone who was struggling the same problem we struggled a long time in Fab Lab Polytech. As I understood the problem is rather widespread. It is about the burning out of IC (EFEB 89… --- ## [A Low-tech guide for fablabs and fablab users](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/a-low-tech-guide-for-fablabs-and-fablab-users/57344)
**Author:** [@Tomafem](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/Tomafem)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2025, 11:22am UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/a-low-tech-guide-for-fablabs-and-fablab-users/57344 "2025-12-29T11:22:28Z")
Hello, everyone! I’m here to present the results of an Erasmus+ project (funded by the EU) that we at Fablab Descartes have been working on for about a year, along with two other partner labs, CYENS Thinker Maker Space … --- ## [Nouveau livre sur OpenSCAD](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/nouveau-livre-sur-openscad/56581)
**Author:** [@roberto](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/roberto)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2025, 8:50pm UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/nouveau-livre-sur-openscad/56581 "2025-12-20T20:50:41Z")
Bonjour chers amis, Utilisateur de longue date d’OpenSCAD, ce formidable logiciel de modélisation 3D, j’ai constaté le manque de manuels en français. J’ai donc décidé de combler ce vide. Je vous présente aujourd’hui mo… --- ## [Workshops on house 3d printing](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/workshops-on-house-3d-printing/57254)
**Author:** [@minvayu](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/minvayu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2025, 5:47am UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/workshops-on-house-3d-printing/57254 "2025-12-17T05:47:46Z")
I tried inserting a workshop in our Minvayu Fablab but was unable to do so. We are calling all interested in earthen 3d printing to contact us or come spend some time for a experiential workshop starting Jan-May 2026. Y… --- ## [Assistance needed for a large format 3D Printer](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/assistance-needed-for-a-large-format-3d-printer/53217)
**Author:** [@arnoldvelocity](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/arnoldvelocity)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2025, 5:42am UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/assistance-needed-for-a-large-format-3d-printer/53217 "2025-12-17T05:42:48Z")
We are looking for a capable person who is well versed in large format 3D Printers. arnold@velocityplc.com WhatsApp 1.440.381.6675 --- ## [Access to the FabLabs.io time / historical data](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/access-to-the-fablabs-io-time-historical-data/6771)
**Author:** [@Ophelia](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/Ophelia)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 7:03am UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/access-to-the-fablabs-io-time-historical-data/6771 "2025-08-12T07:03:58Z")
Hello, I was looking for the number of FabLabs per year in the world and per country since, let’s say 2000 :wink: , and I couldn’t find any reliable data… For one thing, FabLabs.io exists since 2014 if I’m correct, but i… --- ## [\*\*🚀 calling all brilliant, open-minded makers — flying saucer project\*\*](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/calling-all-brilliant-open-minded-makers-flying-saucer-project/56019)
**Author:** [@GROSG](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/GROSG)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2025, 8:39pm UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/calling-all-brilliant-open-minded-makers-flying-saucer-project/56019 "2025-05-21T20:39:53Z")
Hi everyone, I’m looking to connect with intelligent, curious, and open-minded individuals who are ready to push the boundaries of what’s possible. In our lab, we’ve developed a groundbreaking technology — the first re… --- ## [Discussion about Solihull Fab Lab](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/discussion-about-solihull-fab-lab/1757)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2025, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/discussion-about-solihull-fab-lab/1757 "2025-05-08T20:19:49Z")
Fab Lab Solihull is part of the Birmingham & Solihull Youth Promise Plus project. Youth Promise Plus is an Employment Pathway Project supported by the European Social Fund and Youth Employment Initiative. It is part-fund… --- ## [Error when trying to submit a new lab request](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/error-when-trying-to-submit-a-new-lab-request/55778)
**Author:** [@matositai](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/matositai)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2025, 10:20pm UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/error-when-trying-to-submit-a-new-lab-request/55778 "2025-04-20T22:20:32Z")
Hi All, We just open a new makers space near Barcelona and I thought to add our space as a Fablab and be part of the comunity. After filling all form elements I always get this error: Does anybody have an idea why … --- ## [Lieu de Fabrication Ouvert](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/lieu-de-fabrication-ouvert/203)
**Author:** [@ceritium](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/ceritium)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2025, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/lieu-de-fabrication-ouvert/203 "2025-04-03T15:28:50Z")
Le Lieu de Fabrication Ouvert (LFO) est un fablab situé à la Friche la Belle de Mai à Marseille depuis novembre 2013. L'espace est animé par les assocations Zinc, producteurs et diffuseurs de pièces artistiques et Reso-n… --- ## [Fusion360 no longer usable in fablabs?](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/fusion360-no-longer-usable-in-fablabs/30426)
**Author:** [@makegeneve](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/makegeneve)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2024, 6:32pm UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/fusion360-no-longer-usable-in-fablabs/30426 "2024-01-14T18:32:49Z")
Autodesk have announced their new policy for Fusion360 Personal licensing and it dramatically impacts Fablab users who are not in a university. They lose: 4 and 5 axis machining making the Roland Modela useless CNC… --- ## [Lab Approval Status](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/lab-approval-status/55606)
**Author:** [@eyodertiu](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/eyodertiu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2025, 5:15pm UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/lab-approval-status/55606 "2025-03-11T17:15:26Z")
Hello, Is it possible to view the approval status of our lab - Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 - Rover Mobile Fab Lab? I applied a month ago but have not heard from the referees I selected. It is possible that a miscon… --- ## [Epilog Laser Mini Illustrator Print alignment/Preview Not able to Align (after Windows Update?)](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/epilog-laser-mini-illustrator-print-alignment-preview-not-able-to-align-after-windows-update/55581)
**Author:** [@bradprsr15](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/bradprsr15)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2025, 7:20pm UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/epilog-laser-mini-illustrator-print-alignment-preview-not-able-to-align-after-windows-update/55581 "2025-03-06T19:20:52Z")
Hi, We run Illustrator to print on the 40 Watt Epilog Laser Mini and have done so successfully for many years. Since what seems to be linked to a Windows update, The printer repeatedly losses touch via the USB (we seem… --- ## [LFO in Marseille needs to be removed](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/lfo-in-marseille-needs-to-be-removed/55449)
**Author:** [@copy](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/copy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2025, 12:17pm UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/lfo-in-marseille-needs-to-be-removed/55449 "2025-02-20T12:17:41Z")
The Fablab listed as “LFO” in Marseille → https://www.fablabs.io/labs/lfo is no longer active ! We need to remove it from the fablabs website as people keep calling at the number asking infos about this longer gone fa… --- ## [Discussion about 3d print solar car](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/discussion-about-3d-print-solar-car/9725)
**Author:** [@alkamiri](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/alkamiri)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2018, 11:59am UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/discussion-about-3d-print-solar-car/9725 "2018-11-27T11:59:32Z")
We have a solidworks file that we want to print in the 3D printer. This is the general thread for discussing the project; the thread is also visible on its page at https://www.fablabs.io/projects/3d-print-solar-car --- ## [Sustainability & Textile Innovation Event at Fablabs – December 6-8, 2024 in Brussels](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/sustainability-textile-innovation-event-at-fablabs-december-6-8-2024-in-brussels/54903)
**Author:** [@EUNICbxl](https://forum.fablabs.io/u/EUNICbxl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 3:43pm UTC](https://forum.fablabs.io/t/sustainability-textile-innovation-event-at-fablabs-december-6-8-2024-in-brussels/54903 "2024-11-21T15:43:31Z")
We’re excited to share an upcoming event that dives deep into the future of textiles, focusing on sustainability and innovative practices! Join us for “The Future of Living — Rethread the Needle” in Brussels, December 6t… [Next page](https://forum.fablabs.io/latest.md?page=1)