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NextFab Connects You to The Internet of Things!

NextFab Connects You to The Internet of Things!

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August 18, 2016

Sunday, August 28th, from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, NextFab will present an Internet of Things workshop. What does this mean? READ ON! If you are not familiar with the […]

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A Medical Hackathon “Saves Lives with Nerd Powers!”

A Medical Hackathon “Saves Lives with Nerd Powers!”

NextFab Stories

May 7, 2016

Between the 15th and 18th of November, 2015, Jefferson University and NextFab hosted the three-day Independence/Jefferson HealthHack. As the name suggests, this was an event to “hack” health, or more specifically, […]

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Mayor Kenney Gets Excited about NextFab

Mayor Kenney Gets Excited about NextFab

NextFab Stories

May 4, 2016

On Monday, May 2nd Mayor Jim Kenney attended a panel of tech community leaders to discuss how the City of Philadelphia plans to foster the growth of the local tech industry. […]

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Students and Schools Make the Most of NextFab

Students and Schools Make the Most of NextFab

NextFab Stories

May 3, 2016

As Philadelphia’s most forward-thinking and tech-savvy development space and community, it stands to reason that NextFab has a strong educational focus. With eighty-eight college-level institutions and four hundred and fifty […]

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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!

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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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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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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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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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