Bridge the gap from working prototype to real-world impact with expert FabLab support
Once successful prototyping is completed, the next step requires validating, refining and translating that prototype into real-world impact. The Prototype-to-Impact Pathway provides the advanced digital fabrication infrastructure and expert guidance to bridge this gap — whether the impact takes the form of a market-ready product launch, a more efficient production process, the adoption of a new material, or a step-change in internal manufacturing capability. Because the route to impact scales differently for every project, we offer a flexible environment to de-risk and validate your specific requirements.
Our team collaborates with you to define what success looks like, set milestones to reach it, and provide the technical, innovation, business and network supports to get you there.
As an added value, clients with a market-facing outcome have the option to utilise Creative Spark as the venue for their capstone product launch.
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Prototype to Impact Pathway
Thom Conaty
Growth Manager at Creative Spark
Thom is expertise in digital fabrication pathways, business development, and connecting manufacturers with advanced prototyping infrastructure. Thom leads client relationships and strategic planning for complex product development projects.
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Carl McAteer
Technical specialist in digital fabrication and CAD design at Creative Spark Enterprise FabLab
Carl brings hands-on expertise in 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC routing, and design for manufacturing, providing critical technical guidance on materials, processes, and production scaling.
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Oscar Diaz
Education and Operations Manager at Creative Spark Enterprise FabLab with six years of experience in the global Fab Lab ecosystem.
Oscar is a trained architect specialising in design, innovation, project management, and participatory methodologies. Oscar manages European innovation projects and connects local manufacturing challenges with international best practices, circularity principles, and cutting-edge prototyping approaches.
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