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The Makerspace

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Creative ideas can be developed and directly realised in the makerspace on the Lahnberge.

Learn, Experiment, and Bring Your Ideas to Life

The MAFEX Makerspace is a central hub for hands-on work at Philipps-Universität Marburg. It combines training and learning opportunities with infrastructure for independent project development and is open to students, researchers, and startup teams from all academic disciplines.

At the Makerspace, you can independently develop and create models, demonstrators, and prototypes, either on your own or with support. The focus is on practical, application-oriented development, the targeted use of technical methods, and the step-by-step transformation of ideas into tangible results that are ready for presentation or testing. The Makerspace supports both knowledge transfer projects and startup initiatives emerging from research, teaching, and practical applications.

  • What You Can Use the Makerspace For

    The MAFEX Makerspace is particularly suitable for:

    ...Developing models and initial technical prototypes
    ...Building experimental setups
    ...Preparing demonstrators and presentations for conferences, projects, or funding applications
    ...Carrying out practical work as part of teaching, training, and knowledge transfer activities 

    The aim is to turn ideas into concrete concepts at an early stage, test assumptions, and increase the likelihood of success for startup initiatives and knowledge transfer projects.

  • Introduction, Training, and Support

    Access to the MAFEX Makerspace requires an initial orientation and safety briefing. The aim is to enable you to work independently, safely, and efficiently with the available equipment after completing the necessary training.

    This includes:

    ...Safety briefings
    ...Structured introductions to equipment and workflows
    ...Additional workshops and training opportunities
    ...Supplementary training videos for preparation and further learning
    ...On-site contact persons available to answer questions and provide support

    The initial orientation ensures that all work can be carried out responsibly, effectively, and safely. You can find more information about using the MAFEX Makerspace and its safety guidelines here.

  • The Makerspace in Teaching and Knowledge Transfer

    The MAFEX Makerspace is also used for teaching and training activities. It provides an environment where theoretical knowledge can be applied in practice and connected to real-world challenges in research and entrepreneurship.

    At the same time, the Makerspace supports knowledge transfer projects that aim to translate research findings into initial practical applications. In this way, it complements MAFEX's advisory services, prototyping programs, and other infrastructure offerings.

  • How to Access the Makerspace

    The MAFEX Makerspace is open to users who have completed the required orientation and training. No formal application is necessary.

    If you would like to use the Makerspace or have any questions about the orientation process or available equipment, feel free to get in touch with us.