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FabLab

By Sarah Williams

Published: January 26, 2009 under Technology

The finished result

Photo: Staff

Did someone say LASERS?! Count us in… Yesterday The Scout took a field trip up to the MIT FabLab located in the South Bronx. FabLab is short for Fabrication Laboratory, and is a portable facility dedicated to bringing together technology, design, sustainability and community. The lab houses a hi tech laser-etching printer and Shop Bot router.

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Tags: Jon Santiago · MIT FabLab · Sustainable South Bronx

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Chris and Kirk Bray of Billykirk

Photo: Rose Callahan

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By Shawn Kelly as told by Sarah Williams
Before - Piero Lissoni for Living Divani - Softwall Sofa, Box series chairs and Metro2 table, Ile side table.<br> Vintage and Flea market accessory pieces. Lighting by Flos.

Photo: Jordan Provost © 2009

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Left: Jill Donenfeld Right: Whiskey Prawn Skewers w/Tomato Curry

Photo: Left: Jill Donenfeld Right: Melissa Ricketts

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