Ben Fries

NextFab is a membership-based makerspace for professional makers. We provide the technology, tools, space, and resources to turn an idea into reality, develop a product or business, and create something you only dared to dream up – all while advancing your own skills and finding your passions. By combining digital technology with traditional tools, we’re finding cutting-edge ways to make things, solve problems, and learn by doing. By putting the latest tools in our makers’ hands, we hope to inspire small business owners, artisan entrepreneurs, tech startups, creatives, and the makers of Philadelphia and beyond to make an impact. At our Philadelphia makerspace location, we offer shared workshops and studios with state-of-the-art tools and equipment, tailored to fit our members’ making and creative needs. In addition to the physical machines and tools, we offer a pathway to advance our members’ journeys, including classes, office hours, business resources, private spaces, studio rentals, and business accelerator programs. Along with our tight-knit community vibes, our technical staff is on-site to guide members on getting started, provide feedback, or advance their skills through our private training or pre-formatted class options. With our membership model, we strive to provide our makers with all the tools, equipment, and resources they’ll need so they can focus on the making while we focus on the space.