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Welding Theory and Application at NextFab

Welding Theory and Application at NextFab

NextFab Stories

March 23, 2016

Matt Watson, NextFab’s Metal Processes Manager, has been re-engineering the educational and instructional aspects of the metal shop. His focus on precision, accessibility and relevance to members needs, has built […]

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Mayor Jim Kenney visited NextFab for a tour!

Mayor Jim Kenney visited NextFab for a tour!

NextFab Stories

March 14, 2016

Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney visited our Washington Ave location with the Director of The Philadelphia Department of Commerce, Harold Epps, and other city officials, for a tour with NextFab Founder […]

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UPenn Electric Race Team Dominates the Field

UPenn Electric Race Team Dominates the Field

Contract Projects

February 18, 2016

With the help of NextFab, the University of Pennsylvania Electric Racing team has been racking up wins on the track with their zero emissions, zero-to-sixty-in-under-three-seconds, 115hp, Rev1 electric race car. […]

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On Feb 10, Make Your Own Honey Dipper at North 4th!

On Feb 10, Make Your Own Honey Dipper at North 4th!

NextFab Stories

February 5, 2016

Check out the Honey Dipper project at North 4th utilizing the Roland MDX CNC and the wood lathe! To finish the highly successful Winter Open Studio Night sessions at NextFab […]

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Mike Harpring Fabs Beautiful New Kensington Pub

Mike Harpring Fabs Beautiful New Kensington Pub

Member Stories

January 28, 2016

Martha is a cozy, eclectic new bar in the Kensington neighborhood of North Philly. Located at the corner of East York and Martha Street, the pub has been described as […]

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Junior Member Sidharta Vadaparty and His Killer Kinemeter

Junior Member Sidharta Vadaparty and His Killer Kinemeter

Member Stories

January 11, 2016

9th grade student Sidharta “Sid” Vadaparty was dissatisfied with the accelerometer available in his high school physics class. He decided to make his own “portable, affordable and mod-able” version. With […]

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NextFab Electronics Wizard Makes the Season Bright

NextFab Electronics Wizard Makes the Season Bright

NextFab Stories

December 23, 2015

NextFab’s Electronics Supervisor, Matt Garfield, had a brilliant idea for a holiday gift. While working on a contract project, he had explored inductive coupling for wireless power transfer. It wasn’t […]

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Vanessa Chan’s Creative Innovation Wipes Out Gripes

Vanessa Chan’s Creative Innovation Wipes Out Gripes

Member Stories

December 18, 2015

What brought corporate executive Vanessa Chan out of the corporate world and into NextFab? She claims that it was her inner tinkerer and love for jewelry design, but this highly […]

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Building Outdoor Game Tables for U.C. Science Center

Building Outdoor Game Tables for U.C. Science Center

NextFab Stories

December 3, 2015

NextFab recently completed a project for the University City Science Center for their renovation of the 37th St. Walkway between Chestnut and Market Streets. The project consisted of multi-use game […]

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Intro to Jewelry at North Fourth Supports PAWS

Intro to Jewelry at North Fourth Supports PAWS

NextFab Stories

November 25, 2015

The Introduction to Jewelry Making class at NextFab’s North Fourth location teaches the fundamentals of jewelry making and supports the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society. Sign up for a class and […]

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