Future of Hardware | 'Tools'

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Welcome to the first Future of Hardware Meetup! Our topic this time is Tools: desktop machines, generative design software, IoT, or even manufacturing services. We’re always looking for guest speakers to share their work and bring everyone up to speed on tools to help propel their business. (Reach out if you'd like to be a guest speaker!) We’ll also be taking a look at Shape Optimization, one of the latest features in Fusion 360, and a very handy tool for optimizing your designs.

Here’s the lineup:

Curt Chan, Fusion 360 Evangelist, Autodesk

We make software for people who make things. Fusion 360 is the first 3D CAD, CAM, and CAE tool of its kind. It connects your entire product development process in a single cloud-based platform that works on both Mac and PC.

Brett Turnage, Owner of BTi

BTi specializes in 3D Printed R/C Bikes and Cars, leveraging his 3D Printer and Othermill Pro in his fabrication process. Brett is also a Writer for Hot Rod Magazine.

Andrew McEwen, FARO Technologies

3D Scanning has been around for decades, but it’s just starting to see widespread adoption. From video games to historical preservation, the applications are endless. For this presentation, we’ll focus on and reverse engineering applications.

Philippe Lewicki, AfterNow

Multifaceted entrepreneur Philippe Lewicki has lived through the rise and fall of many tech products and startups, and over the past 20 years has fine tuned his instincts for what tech will matter next. In 2014, his verve for augmented and virtual reality inspired him to create the HTML Fusion lab, a research space exploring the possibilities for mixed reality accessible to all, which soon became mixed reality company AfterNow.

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As always, food and drinks will be provided, and we look forward to seeing you there!