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. From an initially private workshop, 3 locations developed, one each in Vienna, Salzburg and also in Berlin. The idea behind it was to offer creative innovators and entrepreneurs space to realize their ideas and projects. The entire team consists of a total of 10 employees of which 7 are employed in Vienna. On about 900 m2 the Makerspace in Vienna offers a variety of different devices with which the members can work, including two laser machines from Trotec.

From the beginning, Happylab was a pioneer in the use of laser machines. Soon after the foundation, the first laser was purchased. The reason why Happylab acquired a laser immediately after its foundation was the demand from potential members. Lasers were in demand and besides, Happylab always wanted to be one step ahead. Over time, various devices were in use until the first Trotec laser was purchased 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-  to be suitable for use in the Makerspace, the devices must be robust, reliable and, above all, easy to operate. Since then, several Trotec lasers 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 laser runs 24 hours a day and is always available to members for their projects.