General Meeting - 3D Printing & Cleveland Public Library TechCentral

This will be a two part meeting. The first part will look at amazing new printing technology. The second part will be a place you can go in downtown Cleveland and get your hands on the latest technology and learn how to use it.

A 3D printer? Who prints anymore? We are not talking about your father's laserjet or inkjet printer, we're talking about a printer that can print three dimensional objects that you can hold in your hand.

These can be 3D buildings, tools, machine parts, whatever you can think of. There are even printers that print with chocolate ink to make candy you can eat.

Our first presenter will be Rick Pollack of MakerGear LLC, a local company, which was founded to develop products and services for the rapidly expanding maker community with a focus on advancing digital fabrication (aka personal or desktop fabrication). There are deep reservoirs of pent-up creativity and talent and MakerGear is going to unleash it! As personal fabrication matures and becomes readily available, the ability to create new products will be less about access to capital and more about know-how.

MakerGear will be bringing one of their printer and it will be printing during the meeting.

The second part of the meeting will be the new TechCentral at the Cleveland Public Library. TechCentral is an innovative technology and learning center located in the Lower Level of the Louis Stokes Wing of the Main Library. TechCentral offers a variety of computer and technology related services, including:

• Computer and Internet access including Windows, Mac, and Linux PCs
• Microsoft Office products including Office 2010
• Adaptive technology stations
• Computer instructional classes
• Copying, printing, scanning, and faxing services (fees)
• Wireless Internet access with convenient power outlets
• Family and collaborative work areas

Other key features of TechCentral include:

• Computer Instruction and Computer Lab
• Computer Instruction in our Branch Libraries
• 3D Printing
• MyCloud Personalized Computing Experience
• Tech ToyBox
• Flexible Learning Space & SMART Board

Click here for parking information and directions to the meeting rooms.



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