The #FabLabs : 10 Questions, 1,000 Answers !
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Fab Labs are a global network of local laboratories that provide access to digital fabrication tools to boost creativity. They are available as a community resource for both individuals and enterprises. Fab Labs are run by groups of individuals, universities, or public-private partnerships. They allow for on-demand manufacturing and quick modification of goods through tools like laser cutters and 3D printers. While the Fab Lab concept challenges traditional models, its charter also forbids the fabrication of weapons or illegal copying of products.
The #FabLabs : 10 Questions, 1,000 Answers !
- 1. Fab Labs ? 10 Questions, 1,000 Answers ! MARC DUCHESNE • SUSTAINABLE TERRITORIES BUILDER • MAI 2013 Tuesday, July 16, 13 #
- 2. What is a Fab Lab ? Fab Labs are a global network of local laboratories which boost the creativity by providing access to digital fabrication tools. image : www.gaite-lyrique.netsource : imaginationforpeople.org Tuesday, July 16, 13 #
- 3. Who attends the Fab Labs ? Everybody. Fab Labs are available as a community resource, offering access-free tools to individuals, and specific programs under registration to individuals or enterprises. image : www.iaacblog.comsource : imaginationforpeople.org Tuesday, July 16, 13 #
- 4. Who runs the Fab Labs ? To date, Fab Labs around the World are operated either by groups of individuals, universities, or public-private clusters. image : http://fablabbcn.org/ Tuesday, July 16, 13 #
- 5. What to do in a Fab Lab ? On-demand manufacturing and quick modification of goods (books, decorative items, tools, etc..), and rapid prototyping of unique things. image : www.fablabsd.orgsource : http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fab_lab Tuesday, July 16, 13 #
- 6. How to operate a Fab Lab ? In France, most of the Fab Labs are sported by associations made of individuals, businesses, and government agencies. image : www.bruplus.irisnet.be Tuesday, July 16, 13 #
- 7. Where to host a Fab Lab ? Fab Labs can be installed in any easily accessible room at safety standards, offering enough space to accommodate equipments, users and visitors, in nice, comfortable conditions. image : www.bibliotecapleyades.net Tuesday, July 16, 13 #
- 8. A Fab Lab, with what ? MIT Fab Labs do support diverse fabrication activities by utilizing compact computer-controlled fabrication tools, to cut, drill, machine, engrave, and slice most non-metallic materials in different forms and sizes : Laser cutter/ engraver, 3D-printer, CNC mill, Vinyl cutter, etc. Fab Labs also sports Electronics stations : Arduino electronic kits, soldering irons, hand tools for electronics assembly, etc. image : cucfablab.org Tuesday, July 16, 13 #
- 9. Fab Labs : OK ? The Fab Lab’ concept totally wreaks havoc all the classic patterns: end of planned obsolescence, collaborative creation of usual objects, self- efficiency in the Third World, etc. image : www.fablab-berlin.org Tuesday, July 16, 13 #
- 10. Fab Labs : No OK ? The Fab Lab Charter forbids the fabrication of weapons and any other dangerous objects (plastic guns...), and the replication of existing products for commercial use (illegal copy). image :“In the Line of Fire”, 1993, Columbia Pictures Tuesday, July 16, 13 #
- 11. When do we start ? You’ve got the motivation, the team, the money ? Then let’s start your Fab Lab today ! There’s so many things to MAKE ! image : http://www.stephanengl.com Tuesday, July 16, 13 #
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- 13. Quick Start Guide : http://www.fablabinternational.org http://wiki.fablab.is http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fab_lab http://blog.makezine.com/2011/11/11/fablab- what-would-you-make Tuesday, July 16, 13 #
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- 15. Marc Duchesne +33 681 330 960 marc.duchesne@me.com skype : miniotdr twitter : mduchesn Tuesday, July 16, 13 #