Fab Lab Iceland was representing at the IT industry conference UTmessan 2016 and we did our part to show what kind of things we do at Fab Labs. We had the mini-milling machine, 3D-printer, 3D-scanner, vinyl-cutter and various little items to exhibit.
We held a 3D-scanning workshop where people could get themselves scanned and they could then visit our Fab Lab to retrieve their very unique 3D-printed mini-me! Obviously they can't be printed then and there since it does take time for them to print, so we'll just print them at the Lab. I think the most interesting thing was that a blind boy got scanned and he will then have his first "photo" in his hands. I'm very excited to see how he reacts.
People could also make a sticker with their name on it with our vinyl-cutter. This means mainly children lined up. It was fun seeing some of them amazed by the speed of the machine.
People crowded the 3D-printer and the mini-milling side of our booth. After all, everyone's seen stickers, but not so many have seen 3D-printing take place. They were sure to keep Bas, Linda and Valur busy all day with questions about all the cool tech available.
I didn't really have the time to go through all the stuff the conference had to offer, but it seemed to be pulling in quite a mass. The theme was "internet of things" which is a hot topic. I know there was an obstacle-course contest for DIY robots. Some of the contestants were building their own robots at Fab Lab Reykjavik.
Harpa on it's own is an amazing piece of architecture that fools your sense of perspective with it's odd angels and just makes you wow at the beautiful geometrics of the mirror ceilings and high windowed outer walls. You really have to see it if you ever visit Reykjavik. It's astounding!
- Marko
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