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Mark Brandon’s Ceramics Studio

Mark Brandon’s Ceramics Studio

Member Stories, NextFab Stories

October 15, 2018

Mark’s Ceramics Studio Mark Brandon had an idea. He took a class, bought a kiln and now he’s manufacturing ceramics in his studio at NextFab’s South Philadelphia location. Mark was […]

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The Accidental Jeweler

The Accidental Jeweler

Member Stories

August 14, 2018

Accidental Jeweler Machele Nettles was working as an interior designer when she stumbled into jewelry design. With a deep creative background, Machele has experience in interior design, design-building and photography. She […]

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Dr. Rick Wilson’s Queen Anne Telechron Clock

Dr. Rick Wilson’s Queen Anne Telechron Clock

Member Stories

July 9, 2018

Rick Wilson is a practicing dentist and an unabashed tinkerer with many passions. His latest project is a replica of a 1927, Telechron Queen Anne 505 clock. Rick is always […]

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Happy Birthday, NextFab Wilmington!

Happy Birthday, NextFab Wilmington!

Member Stories, NextFab Stories

June 26, 2018

Happy Birthday! NextFab’s Wilmington, Delaware location celebrated its first year in business on June 14th. I spent the day with staff and members, getting caught up on all that has […]

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Nate Harris, Artist in Residence

Nate Harris, Artist in Residence

Member Stories, NextFab Stories

June 1, 2018

I was thinking about this blog while taking a morning walk. I passed a storefront with a vibrant flyer in the window. The flyer design was immediately recognizable as the […]

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Hexmodal Goes from Concept to Product in 8 Weeks

Hexmodal Goes from Concept to Product in 8 Weeks

Member Stories, RAPID, Venture Services

May 3, 2018

Concept Chris Hariz and Utkarsh Shah (Hexmodal) were college roommates for four years at the University of Pennsylvania. After graduating, Chris went on to work for a Y Combinator startup. […]

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Tozuda Hits the Market Headfirst

Tozuda Hits the Market Headfirst

Member Stories, Venture Services

March 30, 2018

Headfirst I first spoke with Jessie Garcia, the dynamic Founder, and CEO of Tozuda, in the summer of 2016. Jessie developed a safety device that helps with early concussion detection. […]

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Getting Started at NextFab with Member Guide, Ryan Hyde

Getting Started at NextFab with Member Guide, Ryan Hyde

Member Stories, NextFab Stories

February 27, 2018

Getting Started A first visit to NextFab is more often than not a “WOW!” moment. The excitement of seeing what’s being done, what can be done, and what one imagines […]

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You Made It! Now What? From Make It to Market

You Made It! Now What? From Make It to Market

Member Stories, NextFab Stories

February 14, 2018

You made it, it works and it’s awesome, but now what? You want to sell it but how do you get from the shop bench to the shopper? Fortunately, NextFab […]

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Upcycled and Upgraded: Lumber Outfits the Woodshop

Upcycled and Upgraded: Lumber Outfits the Woodshop

Member Stories, NextFab Stories

January 18, 2018

As we welcome the New Year, NextFab’s Washington Avenue woodshop is getting an upgrade. The shop’s workbenches and router table have served dutifully since the opening of the space, but […]

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