Join the European Production Map

General info

• How is your space called? *

  max 15 characters

• How would you describe your space? *

  max 500 characters

• Website

• Social #1

• Social #2

• E-Mail *

• GEO Position *

  include the position as latitude, longitude (e.g. 47.371761322021484,8.542610168457031)

Questionnaire

• How local are the materials and components you use? *

  Unknown origin

  The origin of most materials or components is unknown or not documented.

  International sourcing

  Materials and components are mainly sourced through global suppliers and long international supply chains.

  Regional / national sourcing

  Materials come from a mix of national and regional suppliers.

  Mostly local sourcing

  The majority of materials come from regional suppliers; international sourcing is used only when unavoidable.

  As local as available

  Materials are sourced as locally as realistically possible, prioritizing nearby suppliers whenever available.

• How accessible is your product? *

  Closed design

  Products designed internally, the users are not involved.

  Limited feedback

  Users give feedback but cannot shape solutions.

  Occasional co-design

  Users involved during early design stages.

  Regular co-design

  Users regularly influence features and customization.

  Fully participatory production

  Users actively help shape solutions within the production space.

• Are you an urban knowledge-exchange hub? *

  Closed knowledge

  No training or knowledge sharing, limited external interaction.

  Paid training only

  Basic paid courses, limited participant diversity.

  Structured training

  Regular workshops, mix of students and professionals.

  Open learning community

  Workshops and events with diverse participants (students, SMEs, professionals).

  Peer-to-peer knowledge hub

  Highly diverse community exchanging knowledge and experiences, even without your intervention.

• How digital is your infrastructure? (multiple selection) *

  You collect data about processes and products

  You use innovative or advanced technologies

  You use digital and flexible production technologies

  You share knowledge or projects through online repositories

  You manage the production digitally through automations

• How sustainable is your production and product? *

  No sustainability strategy

  No circular or environmental design considerations.

  Recycled materials use

  Uses recycled or lower-impact materials.

  Waste reduction strategies

  Design or production reduces material waste.

  Circular design approach

  Products designed for repair, reuse, or recycling.

  Full circular business model

  Business built around reuse, repair, take-back, and recirculation.

• How active is your factory in facilitating collaboration with other actors? *

  No collaboration

  Interactions are limited to internal teams; no external engagement.

  Occasional exchange

  You exchange emails and communication occasionally (i.e. once a month) with external actors or projects.

  Structured workshops

  Organises workshops or events connecting different actors periodically.

  Multi-actor collaboration

  Regularly connects external experts, universities, or companies to co-develop solutions.

  Integrated collaboration ecosystem

  Hosts continuous collaborations with multiple external actors, generating joint projects and follow-up research with the various actors of the quadruple helix of innovation (citizen, compagnies, academics, government)

• How inclusive are your workshops and activities? *

  Closed access

  Only internal staff or selected participants can join; no diversity measures.

  Limited inclusion

  Some external participants involved, but without structured onboarding or mentoring.

  Occasional guidance

  Offers guidance or support for participants, but not systematically.

  Structured support

  Provides clear onboarding, mentoring, and guidance for diverse participants.

  Fully inclusive environment

  All activities actively ensure diversity, accessibility, and equitable participation for all actors.

• How resilient and sustainable is your operation over time? *

  Fragile setup

  Activities are ad hoc; dependent on individual projects or temporary staff.

  Basic continuity

  Some recurring activities exist, but dependent on specific individuals or events.

  Partial resilience

  Processes are documented; some routines ensure continuation of activities.

  Structured continuity

  Defined roles and routines maintain activities beyond individual projects.

  Highly resilient

  Robust organisational structure and knowledge management allow the Factory to operate continuously and adapt to changes.

• How effective is your factory in developing skills and capacity? *

  No training

  No structured learning activities are provided.

  Ad hoc guidance

  Learning occurs occasionally via informal support.

  Occasional workshops

  Provides periodic training or technical guidance for participants.

  Structured programmes

  Runs regular workshops and trainings with clear learning objectives.

  Embedded learning ecosystems

  Continuous capacity building integrated into all activities, combining mentorship, technical guidance, and advanced workshops.

• How well are roles and decisions managed in your factory? *

  Undefined roles

  No clear responsibilities; decisions made ad hoc. Example: no designated person for maintenance; priorities decided by whoever is present.

  Basic assignments

  Roles are defined but not clearly communicated or consistently applied. Example: one person handles bookings informally; no protocol exists when they are absent.

  Structured roles

  Roles and responsibilities are defined and documented; teams follow them. Example: written organisational chart, named lab manager, machine access tied to training records.

  Participatory governance

  Team members regularly contribute to shaping decisions and roles. Example: regular meetings or assemblies where members vote on priorities; outcomes recorded.

  Integrated governance ecosystem

  Roles and decision-making are transparent, participatory, and adaptable; stakeholders actively influence Factory operations. Example: governance documents publicly accessible; external partners have formal channels to influence operations.

• How ready is your space to scale up production? *

  Early stage

  Space is set up for experimentation and learning. Production is occasional and informal. No structured processes or monitoring in place.

  Developing

  Some production capacity exists. Basic digital tools are in use. Coordination happens, but mostly informally and reactively.

  Consolidating

  Regular small-batch production is possible. Workflows are partially documented. Some quality checks and data practices are in place.

  Capable

  Consistent production across multiple projects. Digital systems and organisational routines support planning, quality, and coordination. External collaborations are active.

  Scaling

  The space can reliably support small-series production. Infrastructure, governance, and digital systems are integrated and allow growth without losing openness or community character.

• How well do you document and share your production knowledge? *

  No documentation

  Knowledge stays with individuals. Nothing is written down or shared systematically.

  Informal sharing

  Some documentation exists (notes, photos, chats) but it is not structured or consistently accessible.

  Partial documentation

  Key processes and machine guidelines are documented. A wiki, shared folder, or tutorial system exists but is not fully maintained.

  Structured knowledge system

  Documentation is regularly updated, searchable, and used in onboarding. Learnings from projects feed back into shared resources.

  Open knowledge ecosystem

  Documentation is publicly available (e.g. open repositories). The space actively contributes to and draws from broader networks of knowledge (Fab City, open-source hardware, etc.).

Technologies & Materials

Select the technologies you are using in your space and the materials connected to that specific technology

• Technologies *

  3D Printing

  Select materials

  CNC Milling

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  Injection molding

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  Laser cutting

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  Plastic Shredder

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  Robotic arm

  Select materials

  Vynil cutter

  Select materials

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