Fab Lab

BNY Mellon Fab Lab Carnegie Science Center

A Fab Lab is a digital fabrication laboratory for innovation and invention. It's a workshop for learning and innovation: a place to play, create, learn, mentor, invent. The BNY Mellon Fab Lab Carnegie Science Center is part of a global network of more than 500 Fab Labs. Fab Lab welcomes people at all levels of experience.

Fab Lab offers engaging workshops for all ages. Check out:

• Hands-on public workshops for visitors.
• Field trips for students that offer the spark of invention and creation.
• Teacher professional development sessions.
• Corporate workshops with a focus on team-building.
• Birthday parties sure to 'make' your birthday awesome.
• The Mobile Fab Lab, which brings all the Fab Lab's innovative equipment directly to your school. Call 412.802.2154 or email for more information.
• Have questions? Check out our Fab Lab FAQ page.

Equipment in the lab includes:

• 3D printers
• 3D pens
• Laser cutters
• Vinyl cutters
• Computers and software
• VR
• ShopBot CNC milling machines
• Electronics workbench equipment, including robotics
• Mini-mill
• Sewing/embroidery machines

In the News

Carnegie Magazine article, Making the Difference, about how Fab Lab at Carnegie Science Center has used the Mobile Fab Lab to engage nonsighted participants and has developed a new process for working with these students called Tactile Assisted Design (TAD).  Fab Lab at Carnegie Science Center is the nationwide leader in this initiative.

KDKA’s Mobile Fab Lab interview with Jon Doctorick, Fab Lab Technical and Education Manager