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FabLab: An Attractive and Innovative Collaborative Space

In: Collaborative Spaces and FabLabs

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  • Roberta Oppedisano

    (Parthenope University of Naples)

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FabLabs are hubs for collaboration, offering individuals access to communal tools and technologies to gain knowledge and materialise their concepts into tangible prototypes. Originating at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the early twenty-first century, FabLabs have proliferated worldwide, nurturing a culture centred on learning, collaboration, and innovation. This chapter provides an in-depth examination of FabLabs, tracing their historical development and exploring their role as community spaces for innovation and creativity. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the chapter examines the organisational structure, governance, and social impact of FabLabs, highlighting their potential as drivers of local economic development and social inclusion. It also situates FabLabs in the wider setting of the Maker Movement, highlighting their contribution to peer production and the democratisation of personal digital fabrication. Despite their growing importance, FabLabs face several management challenges, particularly in fostering collaborative practices and sustaining growth in the face of increasing demand. Through a comprehensive analysis, this chapter provides insights into the unique characteristics and evolving dynamics of FabLabs, highlighting their importance as catalysts for innovation and community engagement in the digital age.

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  • Roberta Oppedisano, 2024. "FabLab: An Attractive and Innovative Collaborative Space," SpringerBriefs in Business, in: Collaborative Spaces and FabLabs, chapter 0, pages 13-21, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:spbrcp:978-3-031-62829-0_2
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-62829-0_2
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