Happylab empowers members with creative freedom thanks to Trotec Laser

Happylab was founded in 2006 by Karim Jafarmadar and Roland Stelzer. The two founders and managing directors created one of the first makerspaces in Austria. Beginning as a private workshop, 3 locations were developed, one each in Vienna, Salzburg and also Berlin. The idea was to offer creative innovators and entrepreneurs space to realise their ideas and projects. The entire team consists of 10 employees, with 7 are employed in Vienna. The 900 m2 Makerspace in Vienna offers a variety of different technologies for members to work, including two Trotec laser cutters.

From the beginning, Happylab was a pioneer in the use of laser machines, purchasing the first laser soon after its foundation. The reason for the purchase was the demand from prospective members. Laser engravers and cutters were in demand and Happylab always wanted to be one step ahead. Over time, various devices were in use until the purchase of the first Trotec laser in 2014.  The decisive factors for the purchase from Trotec were ultimately the simple and open communication that was possible with Trotec, as well as the personal contact. In addition, Trotec was one of the few suppliers with high-quality machines that met the requirements for suitability to use in the Makerspace. Devices needed to be robust, reliable and, above all, easy to operate. Since then, several Trotec laser cutters have already found their way into the Makerspace. Members now have access to a Speedy 400 and a Q500 in Vienna and a Speedy 300 and Speedy 400 in Berlin. Happylab is open seven days a week around the clock, which means the lasers run 24 hours a day and are always available to members for their projects.