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Snow Problem? No Problem! The Shovelution Is Here To Help

Snow Problem? No Problem! The Shovelution Is Here To Help

Member Stories

March 14, 2017

During a heavy snow storm in the mid 90’s, Howie Rosenshine, in waist high snow, was shoveling his driveway. As he sang “Look Down” from Les Miserables to himself, a metaphorical lightbulb hovered above his head. He was struck by an aha moment: Rosenshine had just discovered his inspiration for a new ergonomic shovel — a […]

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NextFab Wilmington, Building for the Future

NextFab Wilmington, Building for the Future

NextFab Stories

February 27, 2017

NextFab’s new location in Wilmington, Delaware, represents not just a physical growth but an evolution of thinking and process within the company. I took a look behind the curtain during the design and construction phase to see how the new space is taking shape. As a company, we seem to be evolving our understanding of space […]

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It’s never been easier to get started

It’s never been easier to get started

NextFab Stories

February 15, 2017

At the beginning of the year, we launched Pilot, the most affordable way to join NextFab. For only $19/month, Pilot members can take any of our classes, get access to expert staff resources, and connect with a growing, creative community of hundreds of makers – including artists, woodworkers, engineers, and designers. Pilot membership is a great way […]

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RAPID Graduates!

RAPID Graduates!

Venture Services

February 1, 2017

Friday, January 27th, saw the graduation of the latest cohort of the RAPID Hardware Accelerator program participants. Each participant presented their product and company profile to an enthusiastic crowd. Program director Todor Raykov relates, “We are very happy with the companies we selected for NextFab’s Fall 2016 cohort, because of the interesting problems they are […]

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Studio Profile: Cody Heller

Studio Profile: Cody Heller

Member Stories

January 13, 2017

NextFab member Cody Heller is a jeweler working out of the North Fourth jewelry studio and a great example of a member who maximizes the potential of his membership. Heller can usually be found honing his craft in the jewelry studio at NextFab’s 1227 N. 4th Street location, which serves as his professional work space. […]

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NextFab’s “Studio for Innovators”

NextFab’s “Studio for Innovators”

Venture Services

December 23, 2016

NextFab’s membership consists of more than 700 members and is supported by a 35-person staff with a stunningly diverse skillset, including woodworkers, metalworkers, designers, electrical and mechanical engineers, marketers, and, of course, an InBIA Certified Incubation Manager. The organization prides itself on being an integral part of Philadelphia’s booming startup ecosystem. [Editors note: This blog was […]

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Winter Workshop: Showflake Arduino Delights

Winter Workshop: Showflake Arduino Delights

NextFab Stories

December 14, 2016

NextFab seasonal workshops are a fun way to learn new skills and come away with a great gift for yourself or someone else. The recent “Showflake”  Winter Workshop is a great example. Check out this unique tech decoration designed by Electronics Manager, Matt Garfield. The Showflake is an Arduino-controlled snowflake ornament that can be programmed to […]

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Design Profile: Ric Allison and The Poetic Moment

Design Profile: Ric Allison and The Poetic Moment

Member Stories

October 28, 2016

When I first met Ric Allison, he was quietly working in the metal shop (as quietly as one can work in a metal shop). I introduced myself, and he briefly glanced up, politely said hello, and got back to work. Nose to the grindstone. Watching Ric’s work develop I realized why he was so diligent, […]

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The Magical Pumpkin Machine

The Magical Pumpkin Machine

Member Stories

October 18, 2016

There is a legend that haunts the halls of 2025 Washington Avenue, the legend of a man and a machine with diabolical designs of gutting a thousand pumpkins this Halloween. Rich Denisar’s pumpkin carving machine, turned a few heads and raised a few eyebrows during its design and construction at NextFab’s 2025 Washington Avenue location. The […]

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Jessie Garcia Uses Her Head to Save Lives

Jessie Garcia Uses Her Head to Save Lives

Member Stories, Venture Services

September 30, 2016

“I’ve always been a hardheaded person,” jokes Jessie Garcia, founder of Tozuda, a start-up company developing head injury prevention products. This hardheadedness has lead to the development of a life saving product. “My first known concussion occurred when I got hit in the head with a bowling ball, on my 8th birthday,” Garcia relates. Four […]

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