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Re: Tinkering programs
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Stephen Uzzo <[log in to unmask]>
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I think the difference is that FabLabs are explicitly for manufacturing as opposed to just experimentation. I imagine its a spectrum rather than a distinction, but the potential for FabLabs to be self-supporting rather than being supported by admissions charges or grant funding for strictly educational purposes is a model that might distinguish one from another. 

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On Sep 17, 2013, at 7:31 AM, Eric Siegel wrote:

> ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
> Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions.
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> whats the difference between a fablab and a tinkering space and a maker space?  I know MIT started the FabLab thing particularly around the bits to atoms philosophy, and is *explicitly* organized around the equipment.  Look at this FAQ, all about the equipment, nothing about the people.  Kind of shocking actually, in how far it diverges from the real world needs of these kinds of spaces in museums.
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> http://fab.cba.mit.edu/about/faq/
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> Eric
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> On Sep 17, 2013, at 3:20 AM, Tom Sofer <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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>> ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
>> Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions.
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>> We can attest to this - currently have a FabLab under construction
>> 
>> Tom Sofer
>> FabLab Project coordinator
>> MadaTech, National Museum of Science and
>> Technology<http://www.madatech.org.il/Pages/MenuItemPage.aspx?ObjectMenu=35>
>> Haifa, Israel
>> Phone - 972-524-277774
>> Skype: tomsofer1


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