From advancements in technology and materials, to the development of innovative techniques and ideas, thereโs always something new on the horizon. As a maker, your success depends on your ability to keep up with all these changes. Let’s take a look at some of the most noteworthy developments that are taking place in making right now!
On Thursday, June 10, members of the Congressional Maker Caucus and IMLS organized the Capitol Hill Maker Faire. The day consisted of four panels on topics such as education and manufacturing followed by a group of 40 makers set up to do demos a room that normally serves as the cafeteria. Members of Congress and […]
Members of many of the 20 Makerspaces in Taipei gathered at FAN2 (for the FabLab Asia Networkย conference) for a week of making, workshops, talks, and community building leading up to Maker Faire Taipei. Fablity Scooter While attending Fab10 in Barcelona, Kuramoto Yoshisuke was inspired by the Fab Carย (a collaboration between Open Source Vehicle and several […]
We have seen hydrographic film used in the past to give your 3D prints some color. Now, a group of researchers from Columbia University andย Zhejiang Universityย have released a research paper showing how they can precisely place full-color texture maps onto 3D printed objects using the same technology, some off the shelf parts, and lots of […]
I was lucky enough toย visitย OpenLab Taipei, one of the earliest Hackerspaces in Taipei. With rooms piled high with salvaged junk just waiting to be transformed into something fantastic, it was in direct opposition to the other organized Makerspaces, fab cafes, and fab labs I saw.ย It felt intensely disorganized, but extremely democratic and founded on the […]
Swap-O-Rama-Rama has been at Maker Faire Bay Area every year since it first started. They are always a hit and this year was no different.ย During the weekend, every station was packed with people eager to experiment with clothing alteration and learn new skills. There were stations for just about everything, including learning how to use […]
Last year’s World Maker Faire included many remarkable moments. What will this year bring? Apply by Sunday, July 12 to exhibit your project at the 6th annual World Maker Faire New York!
See the World’s Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth from the perspective of a Maker who traveled to the event all-expenses paid for their winning project!
