New Maker Tech Maker Faire Bay Area 2019
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.
Learn MoreMakers + 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.
Learn MoreMusic 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.
Learn MoreQuick 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.
Learn MoreThe 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.
Learn MoreDIY 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.
Learn MoreServo 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.
Learn MoreHow 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.”
Learn MoreSelf-Solving Rubik's Cube
Takashi Kaburagi
Scramble by hand, then place this Rubik's cube on a table and it will solve itself!
Learn MoreAutonomous 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.
Learn MoreRaspberry 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.
Learn MoreSilicon 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.
Learn MoreUBTECH
Robotics
Established to provide cutting-edge technical solutions, UBTECH Robotics is a highly innovative software house, systems integrator and technology provider.
Learn MoreHomeBrew 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.
Learn More3D 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.
Learn MoreZoetic 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 MoreLearn 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.
Learn MoreClosed 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.
Learn MoreTools 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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