More than just digital quilting.
The article looks at the maker movement, which encourages people to engage in do-it-yourself (DIY) work, noting that it may affect science education and boost innovation. Topics discussed include the 2011 Maker Faire in New York City, how the availability of online services and design software allow...
| Publicado en: | Economist Vol. 401; no. 8762; pp. 3 - 5 |
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| Formato: | Artículo |
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Economist Newspaper Limited
12/3/2011
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| Sumario: | The article looks at the maker movement, which encourages people to engage in do-it-yourself (DIY) work, noting that it may affect science education and boost innovation. Topics discussed include the 2011 Maker Faire in New York City, how the availability of online services and design software allow everyday users easy access to blueprints and instructionals, and the Arduino project founded by engineer Massimo Banzi, which sells customizable computer hardware for Maker projects. |
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