# Fab Lab Tulsa

Organization, nonprofit, place · [Tulsa and Oklahoma ecosystem](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa)

Also called: FabLab Tulsa, Fab Lab, Tulsa makerspace, Tulsa fab lab

A [nonprofit](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/nonprofit) [makerspace](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/makerspace) in Tulsa. Members get access to equipment for rapid prototyping and small-scale [manufacturing](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/hard-tech), along with classes. Recommended in the [Techlahoma Slack](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/techlahoma-slack) as a place to make trophies or plaques and to print downloadable 3D models.

**For example:** A [founder](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/founder) designing a pet feeder joins Fab Lab Tulsa to laser-cut and 3D print the first working model.

## Funding

- Received a $400,000 EDA grant for digital manufacturing and fabrication systems, reported by Oklahoma Commerce in July 2021. [Source: okcommerce.gov](https://www.okcommerce.gov/osage-nation-drone-program-fab-lab-tulsa-awarded-2-5-million-in-federal-grants/)

Figures are as published by the linked source.


Official site: <https://www.fablabtulsa.org>

## Connects to (7)

- [Makerspace](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/makerspace): A shared workshop with tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters and electronics benches that members can use.
- [Prototype](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/prototype): An early, rough version of a product made to test an idea or show others what you mean.
- [Hard tech](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/hard-tech): Companies whose product rests on physical engineering or new science, such as machines, materials or devices.
- [Open source hardware](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/open-source-hardware): Physical products whose design files are published so anyone can study, change, make and sell the design or hardware based on it.
- [U.S. Economic Development Administration](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/us-economic-development-administration): A federal agency within the U.S.
- [Gradient](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/gradient): A nonprofit entrepreneur hub and coworking space in downtown Tulsa, formerly called 36 Degrees North.
- [Maker Faire Tulsa](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/maker-faire-tulsa): A yearly family-friendly show and tell in Tulsa where engineers, artists, scientists and crafters show what they have made.

## Follow

- [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/company/fab-lab-tulsa)
- [X](https://twitter.com/fablabtulsa)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/fablabtulsa)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FabLabTulsa)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyEs84LTM5jxwqASU1bU74w)

## Sources

- <https://fablabtulsa.org/>
- <https://www.okcommerce.gov/osage-nation-drone-program-fab-lab-tulsa-awarded-2-5-million-in-federal-grants/>


Map view: https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/fab-lab-tulsa