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Fabricating the Future of Work

Fabricating the Future of Work

Sarah Boisvert

By Sarah Boisvert

Sarah Boisvert

Sarah Boisvert has over 30 years experience in advanced manufacturing and is the author of the book, The New Collar Workforce. She is the co-founder of Potomac Photonics, Inc. a laser machine tool company, which she and her partners sold in 1999. Since “retiring”, she founded Fab Lab Hub, which offers Digital Badge programs for New Collar Job Training.

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Digital fabrication is preparing makers for engaging, well-paying careers today and into tomorrow.

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 OSHW Turns 10: Lessons Learned Over a Decade of Open Hardware

 OSHW Turns 10: Lessons Learned Over a Decade of Open Hardware

Michael Weinberg

By Michael Weinberg

Michael Weinberg

In his spare time, Michael is the President of the Board of the Open Source Hardware Association (OSHWA) and the General Counsel of Shapeways. Despite that, nothing in this article is OSHWA’s or Shapeways’ fault, and it certainly isn’t legal advice. You can find Michael online @MWeinberg2D and at michaelweinberg.org.

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It is appropriate that, 10 years after the first Open Hardware Summit, open source hardware was a key part of the initial Covid-19 response. Engineers, designers, and medical professionals collaborated from around the world to design and deploy medical equipment to meet the world’s unprecedented need. In many ways, this is exactly what participants had in […]

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22 CAD Tips For Perfect 3DPrints

Billie Ruben

By Billie Ruben

Billie Ruben

Billie Ruben is a maker of many kinds, she’s helped run the largest 3D printing communities on Reddit and Discord, and recently started a YouTube channel. billieruben.info

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Editor’s Note: Billie was nice enough to work with us to create a custom version of her quick guide for volume 75 of Make: Magazine. You can download our version for free here, if you like this color scheme. Otherwise, enjoy Billie’s originals, the content should all be the same! This infographic is part of […]

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10 Tips for Converting a 3D Printer to Pellet Extrusion

Samer Najia

By Samer Najia

Samer Najia

I build, therefore I am. I am serial builder of things with more projects than time (I am a flight instructor and I am building a full size 2-seater airplane in the garage). In addition to flying, I enjoy model rocketry ( I 3D print some of my designs) and the Martial Arts.

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Make the switch from extruded filament to closed-loop recycled plastic pellets with these helpful tips

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