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Hello everyone, Next week begins the Fall semester at the University of Akron Wayne College.  We’ll see the return of familiar faces (and new ones) roaming the halls and make new friends who hang-out in the 3D Lab.  And we’ll have plenty of new stories to tell!   Since the 3D Lab opened its doors in 2014, it went through several name changes, starting with Wayne C3, UAWC3, and recently, the “3D Lab”.  We are looking to rebrand the lab with a fresh name and image.  Something that defines who we are and where we are going.  Ideas like “Maker Zone”, “Wayne Makerz”, “Imagination Station”,Read More →

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Interested in building a drone? Come join us for Maker Monday on August 21st, 7-9pm at Schantz Organ Company (626 S Walnut Street, Orrville, OH 44667). Our build committee has done a lot of research on potential kits and we will be talking about our findings. We want your input as we develop this exciting new class. Tell your friends and come share in the discussion. Maker Mondays are free and open to the public!Read More →

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Hello everyone, Plans are underway for the next Wayne County Mini Maker Faire on May 19th, 2018.  Be sure to mark your calendar to attend and especially to participate as a “maker”.  The Daily Record said it best: “Dubbed the ‘Greatest Show and Tell on Earth’, over 1,300 people flocked to the inaugural faire at the University of Akron Wayne College this past May where they were able to step back in time and see the future at the same time.   But you don’t have to wait until 2018 to enjoy the excitement and awe of Maker Faire.  These events are happening all overRead More →

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Hello everyone, Summer is the perfect time for a makerspace!  School is out; kids have free time to get creative and have fun.  Here at the Wayne College 3D Lab, there is plenty of free-to-use equipment such as 3D printers, laser engravers, electronics pieces  & parts, vinyl cutters, and most importantly, friendly staff to help make your ideas possible.  The Wayne College 3D Lab is truly a place where imagination is made.   Looking for some fun, family friendly projects to build this summer?  How about a ridable hovercraft, air-blowing vortex cannons, stomp rockets, or a shaving cream mountain?  Check out this cool webpage (courtesyRead More →