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TechShop to Open Pittsburgh Location in Bakery Square in February
TechShop, a membership-based, do-it-yourself workshop and fabrication studio, announced construction has begun on a new location in Pittsburgh’s Bakery Square to open in February, 2013.
“Pittsburgh has been at the heart of American ingenuity, making and manufacturing since it was founded. We are excited to open this location in an area with a deep ecosystem of great technology-related companies and institutions,” said Mark Hatch, CEO of TechShop. “Our newest location will offer programs that support the growing community of makers and innovators by providing tools, equipment, software and instruction in a large, open workshop space.”
World-Class Creative Workspace and Prototyping Studio
TechShop members have access to a world-class workshop with machines, tools, training, inspiration and support they need to pursue their passions, develop new skills, and launch new businesses.
- More than $1 Million Worth of Machines, Tools and Equipment
- Hundreds of Classes Each Month for Members & Non-Members
- Friendly, Knowledgeable, Highly Trained staff
- Community of Innovative Makers, Artists and Entrepreneurs
- Group Event Spaces and Workshops
In addition to the more than 4,000 individual members who belong to TechShop, corporations are increasingly turning to TechShop as a strategy for motivating employees, developing new workforce skills, and fueling innovation. Universities are partnering with TechShop as an open innovation studio for their faculty, students and alumni.
Individual makers and aspiring makers who would like to receive updates on TechShop Pittsburgh and find out more about founding memberships and institutional partnerships should send an email request for more info to[email protected].
Founded in October 2006, TechShop is a membership-based, do-it-yourself (DIY) workshop and fabrication studio providing access to a vibrant community of creative people and more than $1 million worth of high quality machines, tools and software. TechShop offers classes, workshops, instruction and meet-ups for people of all ages and skill levels. TechShop is based in Menlo Park, Calif., with six locations nationwide.
For information and course listings, visit http://www.techshop.ws, email [email protected]
For more bytes of the Pittsburgh region’s tech sector visit techburgher.com
2012-11-26 19:40:14
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