Saturday, March 17, 2012

3d printing

FabLab-Digitate

dig-i-tate - having distinct parts arising from a common point of centre.
dig-i-tate is the first activity as part of a pilot program to investigate the processes and potentials of a FabLab.
FabLab(short for fabrication laboratory)is a fully equiped digital fabrication workshop which gives everyone in the community from small children through to entrepreneurs and businesses, the capabilty to turn their ideas and concepts into reality.
FabLabs are opening worldwide. Their focus is for access and collaboration, for low cost fabrication and production on a small scale.
dig-i-tate
artist Beau Deeley and Corrie Wright will work as artist-in-residence to collaborate and experiment with 3D printing technology.
A schedule of demostrations, talks and forums will be included throught April At the Caloundra Regional Gallery.