Machines available for reservation:

4-axis CNC mill - 1,000 KSh per hour
120 watt 36" x 24" laser cutter - 1,000 KSh per hour
Makerbot Replicator 2 3D Printer - 250 KSh per hour

To book time on a machine:

You must be a Gearbox member.
You must have already taken the safety and basic use training class for the machine you want to book.
Your reservation is not confirmed until you have paid the booking fee. Cancellations within 24 hours cannot be refunded.

Gearbox

Gearbox is Nairobi's open-access space for rapid prototyping and design. By providing easy, affordable access to the same tools and resources available in Shenzhen or Silicon Valley, we are empowering the next generation of Africa's hardware entrepreneurs.

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Gearbox Academy

Gearbox Academy is a training program we offer that focuses on giving hands-on skills on Industry 4.0 technologies, in order to solve challenges in our society through Human Centered Design.