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Hardware in Colorado

Where to prototype, which events to attend, and which programs back small manufacturers in Colorado. Researched 2026-10-12, with a source on every entry.

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Makerspaces and fab labs

Build a first prototype

Shared shops where you can print, cut, and wire a prototype before you publish the design.

  • TinkerMillNonprofit makerspace with a 4kW laser, machine shop, rapid prototyping, woodshop, and electronics and robotics shops.Longmont · Website
  • denhacDenver hackerspace that its Meetup listing says has 3D printers, laser cutters, a woodshop, welders and CNC.Denver · Website

Programs

Labs, incubators, accelerators

  • InnosphereAccelerator for science and technology startups offering dry lab and office space and a focus on advanced industries.Fort Collins · Website

Manufacturing specialties

What Colorado makes

  • AerospaceColorado ranks first per capita in aerospace employment and hosts U.S. Space Command, with United Launch Alliance and Lockheed Martin Space active.Source
  • Advanced manufacturingA state industry profile cites 5,600 companies and 143,000 employees, though the figures are older.Source

Support

Help for small manufacturers

  • Manufacturer's EdgeColorado's NIST MEP center, offering onsite support, training and technical assistance from offices in Westminster, Loveland and Lakewood.Website

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FAQ

Colorado questions

Where can I prototype hardware in Colorado?

Colorado has makerspaces and fab labs such as TinkerMill in Longmont and denhac in Denver. Check each space for current equipment and membership rules.

What support exists for small manufacturers in Colorado?

Manufacturer's Edge offers support to small manufacturers and inventors. See each program for what it covers today.

Sources

Every entry above links to the page it came from. Details change. Confirm a space’s hours, an event’s dates, and a program’s terms with the organizer.

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