KdG FabLab

Let's talk Prototyping...
Prototyping is an essential process before bringing a product to market as our Small Business Project Students are finding out. A product idea might look like the snazziest product on earth and you can already see the Euros pouring in by the bucket... but...once you get to bring your product idea into the physical world in the form of your first prototype you quickly might find it does not work so well as you first envisioned or you learn you picked the wrong material. Prototyping not only helps prevent mistakes and disappointments but also may spark newer or better ideas regarding your design. Plus... bringing along your prototype to a manufacturer will help relay the correct information about how you want your snazzy product to look like :)

Lets talk lasers....
We have been experimenting with engraving skate decks with the FabLab BRM90130 laser. Engraving curved forms is a little tricky as curves mean the focal sweet spot is never optimal. We are getting better with each experimental deck though :)

Want to engrave your deck but not a KdG student... no hay problema, the FabLab MakerSpace is for EVERYONE. If you want to come experiment with 3D printing or laser machines, email [email protected] for more information. Open Lab hours will start up again September 21st.

3D Printed Upside down planter.

Did you know that besides Robotics and IoT encasings, you can also 3Dprint or laser some other nifty items in the Lab. You don't even have to be a KdG student or employee, everyone is welcome to experiment with our machines.

FabLab will open again at the start of the new school year (21September). Send us an email to [email protected] or stop by to see how we can make your ideas, designs, and art projects come to life.