BNY Fab Lab – Pittsburgh’s premier digital fabrication studio!
We empower makers to make.
A fab lab is a digital studio that empowers you to turn ideas into reality – from design to fabrication. At BNY Fab Lab Carnegie Science Center, we provide hands-on experiences that introduce you to the latest maker technology, sparking creativity, innovation, and invention. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced maker, our BNY Fab Lab is your space to explore, create, and make.
What to expect at BNY Fab Lab:
- FLASH (Fab Lab Arts and Science Hangout) – Included with General Admission, these sessions allow visitors to freely explore BNY Fab Lab equipment and technology during daily museum hours.
- FLASH Workshops – Ticket cost for Flash Workshops generously covered by BNY. Capacity is limited; sign up in person in the Fab Lab on the day of the workshop.
- Accessible for All Skill Levels – Designed for ages 8 and up, no prior experience is necessary. Our expert team will guide you.
- All Equipment Provided – No need to bring anything – just your curiosity and creativity.
- Workshops & Learning Experiences – Take a deeper dive with scheduled public workshops like 3D Printing 101. Click here to learn more and to purchase tickets.
- Fab Lab on the Go – Bring the fab lab experience to your school, library, or community organization with our BNY Mobile Fab Lab.
- Field Trip Opportunities – Ideal for grades 3 and up, groups can choose between a hands-on project workshop or an exciting engineering challenge.
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BNY Fab Lab Equipment
Our state-of-the-art tools and technology include:
- 3D printers and 3D pens
- Laser and vinyl cutters
- Computers and design software
- CNC routing and milling machines
- Electronics workbench equipment, including robotics
- CNC embroidery machine
- Video conference equipment
- Projectors and documentation cameras
- Mini-mill/3D scanners
Join us at BNY Fab Lab for one of the most hands-on STEM experiences in Pittsburgh!
Flash Workshops
Ticket cost for Flash Workshops generously covered by BNY.
FLASH Workshop: Dino Stickers
Sat., July 19 and Sun., July 20
10:30 a.m.–Noon, 12:30–2:30 p.m.
Match Dinosaur stickers to their correct time periods, then transform your work into a personalized bookmark.
FLASH Workshop: 3D Printed Stained Glass
Sat., July 26 and Sun., July 27
Sat., Aug. 2 and Sun., Aug. 3
10:30 a.m.–Noon, 12:30–2:30 p.m.
Design a 3D printed window frame for the next guest in the lab, then decorate and take home a frame designed by a previous artist!
FLASH Workshop: Sphero Scramble
Sat., Aug. 9 and Sun., Aug. 10
Sat., Aug. 16 and Sun., Aug. 17
10:30 a.m.–Noon, 12:30–2:30 p.m.
Enter the world of block-based coding to navigate a programmable Sphero robot through a series of obstacles.
FLASH Workshop: 3D Pens
Wed., Aug. 20, Thurs., Aug. 21, Fri., Aug. 22, and Mon., Aug. 25,
Wed., Aug. 27, Thurs., Aug. 28, Fri., Aug. 29, and Mon., Sept. 1
11:00 a.m.–Noon and 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 23 and Sun., Aug. 24
Sat., Aug. 30 and Sun., Aug. 31
10:30 a.m.–Noon, 12:30–2:30 p.m.
Art meets making in the Fab Lab! You become the 3D printer when you use these pens to create unique designs from plastic filament.
