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Has anyone on list had concrete (so to speak) experience
with "Fab Labs" in museum environments?

"Fab Labs" use desktop computers and desktop tools
(laser cutters, computer-controlled milling machines, sign cutters, 
etc.)
to allow participants to design and make real stuff.
<http://cba.mit.edu/projects/fablab/>

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Paul Orselli

Paul Orselli Workshop (POW!)
1684 Victoria Street
Baldwin, NY  11510

(516) 223-1043  voice

(516) 238-2797  mobile

www.orselli.net

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