WHO’S HERE
Makers + Manufacturers
Built for Dreamers Who Do the Work of Growing Ideas Into Industry
Machine Works is where ideas take shape and production comes to life.
Whether you’re a small manufacturer, established maker, or scaling micro-business, this space is designed for people who build things — with their hands, with their machines, with their vision.
Here, you’ll find more than square footage. You’ll find infrastructure that supports real production, shared resources to help you grow, and a community of makers and manufacturers redefining what’s possible in Baltimore.
Why Machine Works Works for You
Scale with Confidence → From 350-35,000 SF, built for businesses ready to grow.
Plug into Shared Resources → Access specialized equipment, training, and networks through our partnership with Open Works.
Infrastructure That Matters → Zoning, loading docks, power, and water are ready for production, not afterthoughts.
Accessible & Connected → Easy access to major highways, transit, and Baltimore’s talent pipeline.
Early Charm Signs as Inaugural Tenant at The Machine Works Redevelopment
Early Charm has signed on as the first tenant at Machine Works, leasing nearly 5,000 square feet to expand its advanced manufacturing in ceramics and nanomaterials. Their move anchors the $25 million redevelopment of the historic Detrick & Harvey factory, setting the stage for Machine Works to become a new hub for makers and manufacturers in East Baltimore.
Industries Taking Root at Machine Works
A diverse mix of makers and manufacturers—each shaping Baltimore’s next wave of industry and creativity.
Small Batch Manufacturing
Creativity scaled for commerce
3D Printing +
Emerging Tech
Innovation made tangible
Textiles + Apparel
From design to production, all under one roof
Woodworking + Carpentry
Precision craft for modern markets
Metal + Fabrication
Heavy lifting for bold ideas
See Yourself Here?
Let’s talk about your next chapter at Machine Works
FAQs
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If you’re a manufacturer, maker, or small business building physical products — whether you consider yourself full-time or not — the answer is yes.
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We offer spaces from 350-35,000 SF, so you can find the right fit whether you’re a scaling micro-business or a growing manufacturer.
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Our tenants span advanced manufacturing, woodworking, textiles, blacksmithing, leatherwork, 3D printing, and more. If you make it, there’s a place for you here.
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We’re designed for production. With built-in infrastructure, zoning, and shared resources from Open Works, you’ll find a launchpad for growth.
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Simple! Book a discovery call to talk through your needs and see if Machine Works is the right fit.
“Maryland is lucky to have partners like Early Charm, ReBUILD Metro and MCB Real Estate, who are committed to breathing new life into a Baltimore City neighborhood long overdue for redevelopment,” said Gov. Wes Moore. “This investment at a historic site in East Baltimore not only lays the groundwork for new business, but for economic growth benefitting the surrounding community and its residents.”
— Maryland Governor Wes Moore
