What's the coolest thing happening in the Bay Area these days? What about the movies? Avengers: Endgame is SO two weeks ago! Pokémon Detective Pikachu? I guess so. What about the NHL and NBA playoffs? Folks in Oakland are fretting about Kevin Durant's calf. The San Jose crowd definitely hopes Joe Thorton, Joe Pavelski, Brent Burns and the rest of the team finally hoist the Stanley Cup. Aside from that, Maker Faire Bay Area is coming to the San Mateo Event Center from May 17-19, 2019 … [Read more...]
Samtec and Maker Mobile Visit Maker Faire Detroit
The Maker Faire train keeps right on rolling into the Motor City this weekend. For those that have never been to a Maker Faire, it can be best described as "part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new." Maker Faire Detroit - this weekend at the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation - promises to carry on the moniker of the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth. Hobbyists and tinkerers of all backgrounds will converge to show what they have … [Read more...]
Samtec to Attend Maker Faire Bay Area 2018
Just about everybody wishes they had more time to pursue a hobby or a side project. Some aspire to be painters or furniture makers. Others like to rebuild cars. Even others enjoy electronics in any form. The Maker Movement attracts and caters to tinkerers, hobbyists, students and electronics enthusiasts. Makers develop interactive products ranging from robotics and drones to arts, crafts, and musical instruments. They leverage easy-to-use, low-cost open-source … [Read more...]
Maker Faire Bay Area 2017
The main hub for the movement that is sweeping the nation, Maker Faire 2017 is all things Maker Movement and looking to expand to new heights this year. Featuring an endless array of sponsors, Maker Faire has something to offer for everyone, from seasoned engineers to amateur hobbyists. Key features include: Hundreds of displays/booths from Makers and sponsors Opportunities to view/support up and coming Maker projects and spaces Innovative and new trends in circuit bending and … [Read more...]