Fab Lab Philippines: We Help You Build One

OmniFab helps schools, LGUs, and businesses across the Philippines build complete Fab Labs. We supply the machines, install them, train your team, and support you after — so an empty room becomes a working digital fabrication lab.

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Your End-to-End Fab Lab Partner in the Philippines

OmniFab is a Philippine-based supplier and integrator of digital fabrication equipment, based in Caloocan City and serving clients nationwide. We handle the whole journey so you don’t have to piece it together from multiple vendors:

Equipment Supply

Equipment Supply

We supply trusted, professional-grade machines: 3D printers, CNC routers and mills, 3D scanners, vacuum formers, and more.

Installation & Setup

Installation & Setup

We deliver, install, and configure every machine so your lab is ready to run from day one.

Training

Training

We train your staff, students, or operators to use the equipment and software safely and productively.

After-Sales Support

After-Sales Support

Local warranty, technical support, and consumables keep your Fab Lab running long after setup.

Equipment Supply

Equipment Supply

We supply trusted, professional-grade machines: 3D printers, CNC routers and mills, 3D scanners, vacuum formers, and more.

Installation & Setup

Installation & Setup

We deliver, install, and configure every machine so your lab is ready to run from day one.

Training

Training

We train your staff, students, or operators to use the equipment and software safely and productively.

After-Sales Support

After-Sales Support

Local warranty, technical support, and consumables keep your Fab Lab running long after setup.

Digital fabrication laboratory workspace with 3D printers and CNC machines

What Is a Fab Lab?

A Fab Lab (short for fabrication laboratory) is a workshop that combines digital design software with computer-controlled machines — such as 3D printers, CNC routers, laser cutters, and 3D scanners — to let people turn ideas into real, physical objects in one place. The concept began at MIT and grew into a global network of labs that share the same core tools and processes, so a project designed in one Fab Lab can be made in another.

In practice, a Fab Lab is where planning, design, prototyping, and production happen under one roof. That makes it a powerful resource for schools, universities, local governments, and businesses that want hands-on innovation without buying and managing every technology separately.

Give Filipino students, makers, and businesses local access to the tools of digital fabrication.
A Fab Lab lets you make almost anything. Users learn by doing and share the space and knowledge with others.
Learning is project-based: people build real things, work alongside experts, and document what they make so others can learn too.
Digital fabrication laboratory workspace with 3D printers and CNC machines

What Is a Fab Lab?

A Fab Lab (short for fabrication laboratory) is a workshop that combines digital design software with computer-controlled machines — such as 3D printers, CNC routers, laser cutters, and 3D scanners — to let people turn ideas into real, physical objects in one place. The concept began at MIT and grew into a global network of labs that share the same core tools and processes, so a project designed in one Fab Lab can be made in another.

In practice, a Fab Lab is where planning, design, prototyping, and production happen under one roof. That makes it a powerful resource for schools, universities, local governments, and businesses that want hands-on innovation without buying and managing every technology separately.

Give Filipino students, makers, and businesses local access to the tools of digital fabrication.
A Fab Lab lets you make almost anything. Users learn by doing and share the space and knowledge with others.
Learning is project-based: people build real things, work alongside experts, and document what they make so others can learn too.

What Equipment Is in a Fab Lab?

A standard Fab Lab is built around a shared set of digital fabrication machines. OmniFab supplies and installs the core equipment a working lab needs in the Philippines:

3D Printers

3D Printers

Build prototypes and finished parts layer by layer, from desktop FDM to industrial machines.

CNC Router

CNC Routers & Milling Machines

Cut and shape wood, plastics, and metal with computer precision.

3D Scanners

3D Scanners

Capture real objects as digital models for redesign or reproduction.

Vacuum Forming

Vacuum Forming

Mold plastic sheets into casings, trays, and packaging.

Laser Cutting

Laser Cutting / Engraving

Cut and etch flat materials with precision.

3D Printers

3D Printers

Build prototypes and finished parts layer by layer, from desktop FDM to industrial machines.

CNC Router

CNC Routers & Milling Machines

Cut and shape wood, plastics, and metal with computer precision.

3D Scanners

3D Scanners

Capture real objects as digital models for redesign or reproduction.

Vacuum Forming

Vacuum Forming

Mold plastic sheets into casings, trays, and packaging.

Laser Cutting

Laser Cutting / Engraving

Cut and etch flat materials with precision.

Not sure which machines fit your space, budget, and goals? Talk to our team and we’ll recommend the right mix for your Fab Lab. You can also explore our full range of fabrication equipment.

Who Is a Fab Lab For?

Fab Labs serve a wide range of communities across the Philippines:

  • Public and private school students
  • Universities and technical schools
  • Local government units (LGUs) and community programs
  • Entrepreneurs, MSMEs, and startups
  • Artists, crafters, and designers
  • Corporate R&D and training teams

Benefits of a Fab Lab

  • Hands-on experience with real projects and real equipment
  • A safe space to experiment, prototype, and learn from failure
  • Exposure to industry-standard software and machinery
  • Soft skills and collaboration through peer learning
  • A bridge between classroom theory and actual work environments

Who Is a Fab Lab For?

Fab Labs serve a wide range of communities across the Philippines:

  • Public and private school students
  • Universities and technical schools
  • Local government units (LGUs) and community programs
  • Entrepreneurs, MSMEs, and startups
  • Artists, crafters, and designers
  • Corporate R&D and training teams

Benefits of a Fab Lab

  • Hands-on experience with real projects and real equipment
  • A safe space to experiment, prototype, and learn from failure
  • Exposure to industry-standard software and machinery
  • Soft skills and collaboration through peer learning
  • A bridge between classroom theory and actual work environments

How to Set Up a Fab Lab in the Philippines

Setting up a Fab Lab is simpler when one partner handles the whole process. Here’s how OmniFab does it:

Lab Design & Equipment Plan
1

Consultation

We learn your goals, users, space, and budget.

2

Lab Design & Equipment Plan

We recommend the right machines, layout, and software for your needs.

3

Delivery & Installation

We deliver and install every machine and get it running.

4

Training

We train your team to operate the equipment and software confidently.

5

After-Sales Support

We provide ongoing technical support, warranty, and consumables.

Lab Design & Equipment Plan

How to Set Up a Fab Lab in the Philippines

Setting up a Fab Lab is simpler when one partner handles the whole process. Here’s how OmniFab does it:

1

Consultation

We learn your goals, users, space, and budget.

2

Lab Design & Equipment Plan

We recommend the right machines, layout, and software for your needs.

3

Delivery & Installation

We deliver and install every machine and get it running.

4

Training

We train your team to operate the equipment and software confidently.

5

After-Sales Support

We provide ongoing technical support, warranty, and consumables.

Book a consultation to get a Fab Lab plan built around your goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Fab Lab?

A Fab Lab (fabrication laboratory) is a workshop that combines digital design software with computer-controlled machines — like 3D printers, CNC routers, laser cutters, and 3D scanners — so people can design and make almost anything in one place. Fab Labs are used by schools, universities, LGUs, and businesses for prototyping, production, and hands-on learning.

What equipment do you need to set up a Fab Lab?

A core Fab Lab typically includes 3D printers, a CNC router or milling machine, a laser cutter or engraver, a 3D scanner, and design software, plus workbenches and hand tools. OmniFab supplies and installs the main machines and helps you choose the right mix for your space and budget.

How much does it cost to set up a Fab Lab in the Philippines?

The cost depends on the size of the lab, the machines you choose, and whether you need installation and training. A small school lab built around a few 3D printers costs far less than a full industrial lab with CNC and large-format machines. OmniFab builds a plan around your budget — contact us for a quote tailored to your goals.

How do I set up a Fab Lab?

The simplest path is to work with one partner who handles supply, installation, training, and support. OmniFab guides you through consultation, lab design, equipment delivery and installation, staff training, and after-sales support so your lab is ready to use.

Who can use a Fab Lab?

Fab Labs are for everyone — students, teachers, entrepreneurs, MSMEs, artists, designers, LGUs, and corporate teams. Users typically learn to operate the machines themselves and share the space and knowledge with others.

What’s the difference between a Fab Lab and a makerspace?

Both are shared workshops for making things, but a Fab Lab follows a common set of tools and processes tied to a global network, while a makerspace is usually more informal and community-driven. We break it down in our guide: Fab Lab vs. Makerspace.

Looking to set up or equip a Fab Lab in the Philippines?

Whether you're building a new lab or upgrading an existing one, OmniFab is ready to help — from machines to installation, training, and support.
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