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Building assistive technology for people with disabilities On Sunday, June 18th, a group of volunteers came together at NextFab’s South Philly location in pursuit of a noble goal – to spend the day building assistive technology devices for people with little or no use of their hands. During the all-day event, volunteers were given an […]
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Local Market Growth NextFab’s community market program is quickly becoming a must-attend monthly event in Philadelphia. The Community Market for Makers and Shakers showcases the work of members in a venue that is much more than a simple point of sale. Spearheaded by North Fourth Location Manager Melissa Guglielmo and Assistant Marketing Manager Marcelle Rice, the […]
BOK Bar On May 24th, 2017, a group of NextFab members and staff attended the opening of BOK Bar. The bar sits atop the roof of BOK, formerly Edward W. Bok Technical High School, a vocational school designed by Irwin Catharine and built in 1938. BOK has recently been under aggressive revitalization as a “center […]
Our spring cohort propels forward with breakthrough performances. NextFab’s hardware accelerator continues to flourish with the spring 2017 RAPID cohort. This exciting mix of med-tech companies is quickly gaining recognition and funding as they refine their products and businesses. The four new companies are Blue Dragon Bioimaging, developing advanced microscopy; Circalux, developing healthy lighting; Strados […]
Classical Sculptor Sculptor Miguel Antonio Horn’s work is beautiful, organic and expressive. Starting with sketches and clay maquettes, he works out the details of his pieces before carving or casting. Digital tools have evolved his process, integrated into his work as an enhancement rather than a replacement. Uniquely, his sculpture maintains it’s soul while embracing cutting edge technological tools. This process is […]
As outlined in a previous blog, Damon Harvey and Tony Hochstetler have furnished their home with a wonderful sense of design, ingenuity, and teamwork. Here we’ve outlined a case study of their most ambitious piece, a dual workspace wall unit. The wall unit is a fully integrated work station. It incorporates fold down desks, computer cabinets, book […]
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 […]
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 […]
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