The FabLab at Yachay Tech University, located in Urcuquí, Imbabura is a space dedicated to digital fabrication and technological innovation. As an active member of the international Fab Lab network, connects our community to a global ecosystem of makers, researchers, and innovators.

Equipped with cutting-edge technology, including 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC milling machines, and vinyl cutters, the lab opens up broad opportunities for interdisciplinary work. It aligns naturally with the university's STEAM-focused academic offering — Biology, Biomedicine, Physics, Nanotechnology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Materials Science, and Geology — enabling students, researchers, and professionals from diverse fields to collaborate on shared projects and turn ideas into tangible results.
What you'll find in our FabLab

- 3D scanning and printing, laser cutting and engraving, CNC milling, electronics, and mold-making and casting, among other capabilities.
- An open, collaborative environment for co-creation and multidisciplinary technological projects under the STEAM philosophy.
- Workshops, courses, talks, and training sessions on digital fabrication and innovation.
- Opportunities to collaborate with researchers, entrepreneurs, and students, both locally and internationally.

More than a workshop, the FabLab is a hub of creativity and learning. It offers the academic and broader community a space to experiment, prototype, and bring ideas to life — strengthening Ecuador's ecosystem of innovation, entrepreneurship, and scientific and technological development.