National Fab Lab Network: Universal Access to Digital Manufacturing and Innovation Tools
This act establishes the National Fab Lab Network, a nonprofit corporation aimed at providing universal access to advanced digital fabrication facilities (Fab Labs) across the United States. The goal is to boost workforce development, STEM education, and entrepreneurship by giving citizens access to tools like 3D printers and computer-controlled machines. The network plans to establish at least one Fab Lab in every Congressional District, prioritizing underserved communities.
Key points
Universal access to advanced manufacturing tools (Fab Labs) for all citizens, supporting learning, invention, and personal product creation.
Enhancing workforce skills and STEM education to improve worker competitiveness in the 21st-century global marketplace.
Facilitating entrepreneurship and innovation by providing infrastructure for prototyping and producing personalized products and starting new businesses.
Status:
Expired
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