3D Printer Makelab Secured New Brooklyn Facility
The on-demand manufacturing firm expanded its footprint in Sunset Park to improve logistics for tier-one clients.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Manufacturing
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Makelab has opened a 357-square-meter 3D printing studio at the MADE: Bush Terminal campus in Brooklyn. The facility enables the company to better accommodate large-scale shipping vehicles for its tier-one production clients.
Why it matters
Securing space in designated industrial districts like Sunset Park allows growing manufacturers to bypass urban logistics hurdles. The move provides Makelab the necessary infrastructure to manage heavy-duty transport requirements as they scale.
Makelab secured a 357-square-meter studio within the larger 13,000-square-meter MADE: Bush Terminal campus. The location replaces or supplements prior footprints for a company that has operated for approximately 10 years.
The players
Makelab
An on-demand 3D printing studio that pairs digital design workflows with physical manufacturing processes.
New York City Economic Development Corporation
A government agency that manages industrial district development and infrastructure projects across the city.
MADE: Bush Terminal
An industrial campus in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, designed to host manufacturing tenants requiring heavy logistical access.
The details
The move to the New York City Economic Development Corporation-backed campus aims to resolve logistical bottlenecks for heavy freight. By relocating to an industrial-zoned campus, Makelab can now facilitate access for 53-foot freight trucks required by its larger clients. This shift integrates the company's existing digital workflows with a physical site optimized for high-volume shipping and handling.
Timeline
Makelab was founded approximately 10 years ago in 2016.
The new production facility footprint expansion occurred in October 2026.
Market Landscape
The expansion reflects a long-term trend of municipal industrial development intended to keep manufacturing within dense urban cores. This follows the broader strategy of utilizing designated hubs to protect businesses from the displacement pressures common in growing cities.
Operators in the city should evaluate whether their logistics requirements demand a transition into municipal industrial-zoned campuses to access larger vehicle transit. Review your current site's freight constraints against the shipping demands of your largest active client contracts.
The takeaway
Manufacturing growth in urban zones often hinges on access to dedicated industrial infrastructure that handles heavy freight. Monitor how the city's development policies affect your ability to move 53-foot trailers to and from your production site.
Further reading
For more on local sector growth, see Manufacturing.
Source note: This article includes information reported by VoxelMatters - The heart of additive manufacturing.
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