DIY Tech Manufacturing Company Moves Into Brooklyn Army Terminal

SUNSET PARK, BROOKLYN — The newest tenant at the Brooklyn Army Terminal in Sunset Park is TechShop, a sort of DIY tech and manufacturing space to give small businesses access to top-of the line software and tools.

For around $200 a month, members will get access to 3D printers, laser cutters, plastics and electronics labs, a machine shop, a woodshop, a metalworking shop, a textiles department, welding stations, and more, according to the city's Economic Development Corporation, which manages the army terminal. TechShop will give away 100 free memberships per year to community members.

The San Jose-based company will take up 20,500 square feet at the Brooklyn Army Terminal.

"The Brooklyn Army Terminal is becoming a hub for modern manufacturing, and with 500,000 square feet of space coming on-line in the next few months, it has more room than ever to support new industrial businesses," NYCEDC President and CEO James Patchett said in a statement. "TechShop Brooklyn will help seed our advanced manufacturing ecosystem, creating affordable access to equipment so that entrepreneurs can grow their companies."

The facility was revealed for the first time Thursday night and will open its doors for business starting on Oct. 30.

The city says it expects TechShop to create 500 jobs and support 200 companies in its first five years.

TechShop will also offer educational programming including safety classes, artist workshops and youth STEAM education.

You can read more about TechShop here.

Photo courtesy Brooklyn Army Terminal