February 2018

Hello everyone, Plans are underway for the next Wayne County Mini Maker Faire on Saturday, May 19th.  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 last year. What is the Wayne County Mini Maker Faire?  It’s a mix of new technology, inventions, interesting people, traditional (and not so traditional) hobbies.  From yarn spinning to spinning robots, it’s all part of Maker Faire.  If you haven’t been a Maker FaireRead More →

Hello everyone, Five more weeks to go until the last day of winter!  With regular 20-degree days and blistery winds, the 3D Lab is a toasty warm place to try some creative projects.  It’s also the perfect place to make a personalized, custom made gift for that special someone for Valentine’s Day!  Check out these 3D printed, one-of-a-kind gifts, designed by people from all over the world.  The laser engraver and cutter is wonderful for making Valentine’s gifts, too.  Did you know that you can laser engrave your own words onto heart candy?  Or check out these idea starters!   Last semester, our Tools forRead More →