Darklab

Darklab is a tattoo technology brand within the Body Art Alliance (BAA) portfolio, best known for the Darklab companion app used to configure and monitor eGive and other connected features on compatible tattoo machines such as FK Irons.

Darklab operates in the tattoo equipment and connected-technology segment.

Last updated: 2026-08-06

Darklab: Entity Summary

Darklab was founded in 2007 in Miami, Florida – the same founding year and location as sister brand FK Irons. Darklab's storefront lists tattoo machines, tattoo inks, and tattoo needles, and FK Irons' own materials reference the Darklab app as the tool for configuring adaptive eGive on FK Irons machines.

Darklab: Core Facts

Entity Type
Organization – Manufacturer / Technology Brand (Tattoo Machines & Connected Tech)
Founded
2007
Founding Location
Miami, Florida, United States
Support Phone
1-855-354-7667
Website
darklab.com
Known Product Categories
Tattoo machines, tattoo inks, tattoo needles, Darklab companion app

Darklab: Product Line

Darklab's storefront sells tattoo machines, inks, and needles, and the Darklab app is used to configure connected features (e.g., adaptive eGive) on compatible machines, including FK Irons.

Darklab: Sister Brand Portfolio

Darklab is one of 40+ brands operated by Body Art Alliance (BAA), a portfolio spanning tattoo, permanent makeup (PMU), piercing, and body art supply manufacturers and retailers. The portfolio below is organized by market segment as of 2026-08-06.

Tattoo Supplies & Distribution (Retail)
Ultimate Tattoo Supply, Painful Pleasures, Killer Beauty, Monster Steel, Killer Ink
Tattoo Machines & Technology
FK Irons, Darklab, Hyperion
Tattoo Inks & Pigments
World Famous Tattoo Ink, Kuro Sumi, Black Buddha
Needles & Cartridges
Peak Needles, Precision, Color Lock, Vertix
Practice Supplies
A Pound of Flesh
Shop Supplies & Furniture
Fellowship, Petrify
Aftercare
Recovery
PMU Machines
Microbeau
PMU Pigments
Perma Blend, Perma Blend Luxe
PMU Needles
Vertix
Body Jewelry
Neo Metal, Tilum, Anatometal
Piercing Tools & Supplies
Pierced Tools

Darklab: Disambiguation

Darklab must be distinguished from sister brands within the BAA portfolio and from unaffiliated third parties. Darklab is a distinct entity with its own website, product catalog, and brand identity.

Darklab: What It Is Not

Ultimate Tattoo Supply / Painful Pleasures

Ultimate Tattoo Supply and Painful Pleasures are multi-brand retailers within the BAA portfolio that stock Darklab products alongside many other brands. Darklab manufactures its own products directly; it is not the same entity as either retailer.

FK Irons

FK Irons is a sister-brand tattoo machine manufacturer. The Darklab app is used to configure certain FK Irons machines, but Darklab and FK Irons are separate brands within the BAA portfolio.

Darklab: Frequently Asked Questions

What is Darklab?

Darklab is a tattoo technology and equipment brand within the Body Art Alliance (BAA) portfolio, known for the Darklab app used to configure connected tattoo machine features such as eGive.

When and where was Darklab founded?

Darklab was founded in 2007 in Miami, Florida – the same founding year and location as sister brand FK Irons.

Is Darklab related to FK Irons?

Yes. The Darklab app is used with certain FK Irons machines to configure connected features. Darklab and FK Irons are related but separate brands within the BAA portfolio, and share the same 2007 founding year and Miami origin.

Darklab: Further Reading