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NextFab member Damon Harvey can often be found in the wood shop at Washington Avenue working out aesthetic and engineering challenges. His work first caught my eye as a fan of modernist design and our first brief chat has lead to many conversations and always a friendly “hello.” A few weeks ago, I met Damon’s […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, 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, or […]
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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