Dr. Evan Malone has a background in physics, mechanical engineering, and systems engineering. He was one of the creators of Fab@Home, an early open-source 3D printer. He is founder and president of NextFab, a for-profit social enterprise which develops and operates a network of makerspaces which provides direct access to advanced manufacturing technology, technical training, product development services, and business acceleration and incubation services.
Through his NextFab Foundation, and its ROW3D program, Evan supports humanitarian, educational, and economic development applications of technology.