IAAC - Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia
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Fab-Lab - Facilities

Facilities

Initially, the IaaC counts three machines that will be extended according to its necessities:
- On one hand, a CNC machine that allows to cut foam wood or materials that can be milled, up to a 3000x1500x200 in size, which allows to make complex prototypes and productions of surfaces for interiors and construction.

- a laser cut machine of 2w maximum power, that allows to cut and carve diverse materials up to a of 600x1000 mm in size.

- a 3D printer machine, that allows to print three-dimensional objects in colour from a single turn, up to a 210x300x250 mm in size.

Being that the FAB LAB Masters is already in operation, the launch of FAB LAB PRO is also expected in April, initially intended for prestigious professionals and companies, that can use it as a place for production and experimentation in their works, through new tools and principles.

And from June 2006, the achievement of the first workshop aimed at young people and children, with the purpose of examine the possibility and introduce  customized manufacture as an extra-academic activity in children educational centres.