Splat Space
Durham, NC nonprofit makerspace with a community biology lab
Splat Space is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit makerspace in Durham, North Carolina. It has no paid staff: members operate, maintain and organize the space, and membership dues keep it running. Facilities include a woodshop, digital fabrication (3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, CNC router), electronics, a machine shop and fiber arts. An open house runs every Saturday, 1–4 PM.
The space includes a community biology lab, fully integrated into the makerspace and open to all members. It has PCR, a NanoDrop, microcentrifuges, gel electrophoresis and an autoclave, plus a shared community project. The lab runs workshops, casual meetups and collaborative projects, and all work follows BSL1 guidelines; safety and waste disposal training are required.
Splat Space hosts the Research Triangle DIYbio community, listed here as Triangle DIY Biology (TriDIYbio).