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Fab Lab Summer Fun

PHabLAB Blog Fab Lab Summer Fun So, it’s summertime. You have a fab lab or maker space equipment. School is out or summer camps are starting. What do you do to make the best use out of your equipment and space? Well…. It is summertime. Why not make some summer fun out of the space? Summer is…

Using Laser Cutters

PHabLAB Blog Using Laser Cutters to Reach Real World Skills Laser cutters were created over half a century ago, but the skills learned from it continue to gain importance into the 21st century. The use of laser cutters in modern and future industry is growing. The automotive, medical, aerospace, and fashion design industry are a few…

INVENTORCLOUD Reimagined

PHabLAB Blog INVENTORCLOUD Reimagined INVENTORCLOUD is innovative, flexible, and comprehensive curriculum for K-12 makerspaces that prepares students for the industry demands of tomorrow. We are excited to announce that we’ve completely reimagined INVENTORCLOUD to make it easier than ever to bring makerspace projects into your classroom. A brand new, easy-to-navigate website, an updated modern design,…

Using 3D Printing to Teach

PHabLAB Blog Using 3D Printing to Teach Real-World Skills Over the past decade, the use of 3D printing in education exploded in popularity. While schools quickly jumped on the trend, educators often struggle to use 3D printers as an effective learning tool in the classroom. Fortunately, the 3D printing process incorporates several relevant real-world skills…

Breaking Down Buzzwords

PHabLAB Blog Breaking Down Buzzwords: STEM, STEAM, Makerspaces, and Fab Labs STEM, STEAM, makerspaces, fab labs…these are buzz words in the education world but what do they mean and why are they important? Let’s break it down. What is STEM and STEAM? STEM is an acronym for four subject areas: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.…

Taking the Guessing out of Makerspaces

Taking the Guessing out of creating a Makerspace The thought of including a makerspace can be intimidating. You know you should have one in your school, but where do you start? A successful makerspace needs to start and end with essential steps. By following these steps, a school can feel confident that their makerspace has…