FabLab
FabLab’s high technology is available to all, free of charge. At BusinessAsema FabLab, you can learn, use and utilise modern digital methods of manufacturing in innovation, application and showcasing your expertise. The collection of digital manufacturing methods can be utilised in both technology and art – welcome to try out the Lab and learn new things!
Equipment
Laser cutter
Cut precise shapes with different materials
Vinyl cutter
Cut stickers for transferring onto fabric with heat press
3D printer
Three-dimensional objects and shapes from biodegradable material
3D scanner
Scanner for three-dimensional objects and shapes
Milling machines
There are two types of milling machines for different materials
Electronics
Several different tools for working with electronics
Sewing
Create handicraft projects or embroider a pattern onto existing product
Computers
Design the materials for FabLab equipment
TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE FABLAB
Peek into the BusinessAsema FabLab! The HTML5-based masterpiece made by Pronikkarit in the EtäAsema project presents the FabLab premises and equipment in an interactive 3D environment.
The project at GitHub (opens in a new tab)
FABLAB IN OULU AND ABROAD
FabLab is a global concept which originated at the university of MIT in 2001. The first FabLab to be set up outside MIT was in India in 2002. Today, the FabLab network includes approx. 3000 labs worldwide. Currently there are 12 labs in Finland of which half are located in Oulu. Oulu’s first and Finland’s second lab was FabLab Oulu at the University of Oulu. BusinessAsema FabLab adheres to the rules of the Fab Charter proposed by the Fab Foundation.
In 2023, Oulu joined the global Fab City network as the first Finnish city and the first big city in the Nordics. The goal of this network is to accomplish more sustainable and innovative entrepreneurship, develop circular economy, enable lifetime learning for all civic groups, and strive towards a carbon-neutral future. The network offers its members partnerships, tools, training programmes, resources, and visibility globally within the Fab City theme.
OPENING HOURS AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR BUSINESSASEMA FABLAB
BusinessAsema FabLab has opened in new premises at the OSAO campus, located at Kotkantie 1.
Entrance to BusinessAsema FabLab is from the end of wing E, on the side of parking area C. FabLab is located on the 3rd floor.
Accessible entry (access to an elevator) is possible through the main door of wing E. You can get an access badge for the elevator from the office managers.
The BusinessAsema FabLab is open by reservation 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. from Monday till Friday, and anyone can make a reservation. The maximum recommended group size is 10–12 people. FabLab reservations and the use of materials (within reasonable limits) is free of charge. Bookings must be made no later than the previous weekday by noon.
FabLab is closed from June 20 to August 1.
INQUIRIES and Reservations:
You can make reservations through the FabLab booking calendar or inquire about available times via email. Group reservations can only be made via email.
Inquiries and reservations via email primary to: fablab@businessasema.com
Jari Uusitalo
Instructor, BusinessAsema FabLab
tel. 040 846 2811
jari.uusitalo@businessoulu.com
