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Fab Lab ÍsafjörÐur: Arctic Innovation Impacting Iceland and Beyond

Home: Westfjords, Iceland

Fab Lab ÍsafjörÐur travels from Iceland’s Arctic region to showcase how digital fabrication fosters creativity and empowers remote communities. þórarinn Bjartur BreiÐfjörÐ, the lab’s director, shares how it helps students, individuals, and industries

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þórarinn Bjartur BreiÐfjörÐ Gunnarsson

þórarinn is the Director of Fab Lab ÍsafjörÐur in Iceland, where he leads efforts to bridge the gap between education, industry, and the community. An experienced Project Manager with a proven track record in the government relations industry, þórarinn specializes in aligning technological innovation with public sector needs. His expertise spans Electronics, Communication, CAD, CNC Machining, and Programming. Holding a Diploma in Digital Fabrication from Fab Academy, he is passionate about fostering collaboration and innovation in remote regions, helping communities leverage technology to thrive.

https://fabacademy.org/archives/2015/eu/students/gunnarsson.thorarinn_b.b/index.html

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