3D Hubs meetup @ Techshop SF
I recently registered my Makerbot Replicator with 3D Hubs as a sort of experiment: I’ve been printing stuff for people I know, how would it be to print something for someone I don’t know (for $)? That site seems like a good vehicle, and I’m now part of the “San Francisco Hub“. But it’s all very new, a relatively recent startup, and they’re doing a nation-wide tour this month. Tonight they were at Techshop SF.
Kendra Egle from 3D Hubs started things out talking about their missions and vision for the company. She was followed by Aaron Kemmer from Made In Space. He discussed the process they went through to develop the first 3d printer that will be launched into space thanks to a grant from NASA. Finally Brian Allen from Smith|Allen talked about their 3d printed Echoviren installation in the redwood forests north of Mendocino. I found it to all be an engaging set of presentations.
In addition to milling about, talking to various folks, and drinking the free beer, Type A Machines was there with their latest Series 1 printer. It is big (cubic foot build volume) and looks beautiful. I can easily envision it in my workshop…..
The venue
New and old
Beer for scale, that thing is big!