Maker Faire | New Maker Tech - Maker Faire

Startups, sponsors, presenters and makers alike deliver next-level surprises in tech at Maker Faire. The future of 3D printing (spoiler: it’s now); artificial intelligence (AI) / generative design / machine learning; microcontrollers; robotics; open-source solutions; the “right” to repair…

Here’s just a few examples of emerging and evolving tech you’ll see at this year’s Maker Faire Bay Area.

Future of 3D Printing is Here Now

Avi Reichental

3D printing pioneer and former CEO of 3D Systems Avi Reichental discusses the expanding universe of real world problems we can solve and opportunities for makers using the latest 3D tech.

Makers + the Evolution of Innovation

Michael Sturtz

What lessons can be learned from the explosive popularity of the SF Bay Area Maker movement? Where is it headed, and how can we evolve along with it? The Crucible founder Michael Sturtz discusses the rise of the Maker movement, its influence on innovation, and the role of creative risk taking as a way of life.

Music Tech Hacking

Helen Leigh

Join author, inventor and educator Helen Leigh to learn hhow hardware and software are being used (and abused) by artists, musicians and product designers in the vibrant Berlin and London maker scenes.

Quick Base

Cloud-Based Solutions

Quick Base provides a cloud-based platform that empowers people of all technical and non-technical backgrounds to create solutions that streamline processes, capture real-time data, and improve company operations.

Right to Repair

Kyle Wiens

What makes things so hard to fix? Join iFixit CEO Kyle Wiens and the rag-tag group of freedom fighters battling to make it legal to fix, mod, or just-plain open our stuff.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution

Jonathan Reichental

Join technologist and educator Jonathan Reichental as he considers the impact of the “fourth” industrial revolution on our cities, and how it is transforming the way we work, live, and play.

The State of Arduino

Massimo Banzi

Learn about the latest developments in Arduino open-source microcontroller from Massimo Banzi, co-founder of the Arduino Project.

DIY Robocars

Chris Anderson

Check out self-driving RC cars and learn more about the global community of people who want to make and race DIY autonomous cars of any size, from tiny 16th scale to full-size, including go-karts.

Servo Socks

Hobby Servo Motors

Servo Socks are a new way to use awesome hobby servo motors to make things move using regular tools and hardware. We are incredibly excited to show the Maker world the kinds of projects that they can make their way using Servo Socks.

How We Make Stuff Now

Jules Pieri / The Grommet

Join Make: CEO Dale Dougherty and Jules Pieri, Co-founder & CEO of The Grommet for a fireside chat on her new book, “How We Make Stuff Now: Turn Ideas into Products that Buidl Successful Businesses.”

Self-Solving Rubik's Cube

Takashi Kaburagi

Scramble by hand, then place this Rubik's cube on a table and it will solve itself!

Autonomous Infinite 3D Printing

Swaleh Owais

An autonomous 3D printer that automatically ejects and starts print jobs. This research project explores the capabilities of Industry 4.0 and process automation.

Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi Foundation

Putting the power of digital making into the hands of people all over the world is the mission of the Raspberry Pi Foundation. We're at Maker Faire to help people take their first steps, showing off the best projects and learning resources.

Silicon Valley Virtual Reality

Mountain View, CA

Silicon Valley Virtual Reality (SVVR) is an independent community organization exploring the future of Virtual Reality and related technologies. We're the world's largest and longest-running VR community, and meets monthly in Mountain View, CA.

UBTECH

Robotics

Established to provide cutting-edge technical solutions, UBTECH Robotics is a highly innovative software house, systems integrator and technology provider.

HomeBrew Robotics

HomeBrew Robotics Club

The HomeBrew Robotics Club was resurrected from the ashes of the original HomeBrew Computer Club by a group of enthusiasts who were interested in the emerging field of robotics. There are no age restrictions; members have a wide range of experience.

3D Printing: Fabric + Robotics

David Shorey

I will show how 3d printing of fabric can be used for Cosplay Fashion. I am also showing the new robotic tools I am creating to assist in the process and help people with tasks that require high level of dexterity.

Zoetic AI

Kiki, the Pet Robot

Zoetic AI is bringing Kiki, our pet robot, to Maker Faire this year. After a successful entrance at CES 2019, the team would like to showcase and gather more feedback from the families and friends at the Bay Area!

Learn to Make Beats

Beatbox Instruments, LLC

Product demo stations where attendees can learn to make beats, live beat making performance, and DIY build area for the product.

Closed Loop Plastics

3D Printing

Closed Loop Plastics (CLP) is an innovative recycler that takes post consumer plastic waste and turns it into high quality engineering grade materials for 3D printing and other advanced forms of manufacturing.

Tools for Makers

M5Stack

M5Stack makes easy development tools for makers. We will be bringing lots of M5stack products for you to try and will be hosting live demos of IoT, Home automation and robotics applications.

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