From advancements in technology and materials, to the development of innovative techniques and ideas, there’s 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!
We’re happy that the White House has announced the US National Maker Faire as part of a National Week of Making from June 12-18. The National Maker Faire will take place June 12-13 at the University of the District of Columbia. The team behind the DC Mini Maker Faire has partnered with the DC Government, University […]
The buzz about this year’s Maker Faire Bay Area is that a sweet, bee-themed art car called Apis Inlusio will be there. Lovingly built by a group of self-taught Burning Man veterans appropriately known as BeeCharge Camp, the Apis Inlusio combines the kind of whimsical inspiration and impressive ingenuity that epitomizes the spirit of Maker […]
It’s been a long road for Youtuber “The Hacksmith” to go from inspiration to working prototype. Originally inspired by the exo-suit worn by Matt Damon in Elysium, his real working version is now in the testing phase. So far, he’s successfully lifted 170 pounds of concrete and steel. It’s built on a backpack-like frame with […]
The only conference by and for leaders of the Maker Movement, MakerCon brings together the best minds of the era to educate and lead, to learn and collaborate. With over 60 speakers on tap, MakerCon collects in one place some of the best ideas and practices to arise in and around the Maker Movement. Here’s […]
Today in New York, DJI announced a new model of their popular Phantom line of quadcopters, the Phantom 3. The drone is available for pre-order now starting at $999, and ships later this month. The design of the new drone is visually similar to the Phantom Vision 2 Plus, with the exception of the telltale […]
Have you ever been standing in your kitchen, operating some appliance, and thought of a better way to do the task? Maybe you’ve come up with a change to the design that would make things easier or more efficient. That is the moment that FirstBuild hopes to capture. Currently there is a huge gap […]
Project U.S.E.’s Boatbuilding Program is an educational adventure. Middle and high school students work together to measure, cut, and build a 16’ wooden canoe (or comparable vessel). Through the course of 12 weeks, they connect their experience with academic learning and explore the history, science, math, and art behind boat building. The program culminates in […]
