Tradition, History, and Technology at Maker Faire Beijing
Beijing is a historical city, but its makers focus on innovation and creation in technology and craftsmanship.
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Continue ReadingExhibits at the Beijing Mini Maker Faire blend traditional Chinese handicrafts and the latest in technological innovation.
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Continue ReadingThis large robotic lion dances at a Chinese trade show. It was built by Russell Cameron of DAGU Electronics.
Continue ReadingIn 2010, China’s first makerspace, XinCheJian (which means “new workshop”), opened its doors in Shanghai. A year later, the Shanghai Science and Technology Commission proposed the Chinese Makerspace Initiative, where the government would fund the building of 100 “Innovation Houses,” each at least roughly 328 square feet and equipped with lathes, saws, drills, milling machines, […]
Continue ReadingFood artist Annabel de Vetten undertook the monumental task of recreating China’s Terracotta Army in pizza dough to commemorate the opening of the 500th Pizza Express in restaurant in Beijing.
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