Fab Lab Movement
The Fab Lab movement, started by Neil Gershenfeld at MIT, gives the public access to digital fabrication tools like 3D printers and laser cutters, turning communities from consumers into makers.
The Fab Lab movement, initiated by Neil Gershenfeld at MIT, was founded on the principle of democratizing access to modern digital fabrication tools. By providing public access to tools like 3D printers and laser cutters, these spaces foster local problem-solving and empower communities to become creators and innovators rather than just passive consumers.
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In the framework
- Social Responsibility
- Technological Component
- Tools · variable
In the book
- Chapter 15, section 146 · Alignment with the Four Mottos
Examples