Category Archives: 3d printing

Meet the Maker: Rocket Burns

Posted on April 6, 2016 by

Here at Gulf Coast MakerCon, we get excited about all of our makers… but we really get fired up about our amazing youth makers!! It is our pleasure to introduce you to a wonderful, intelligent and inspiring young man, Rocket … Continue reading →

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Meet the Young Makers of Benito Library and Makerspace – BLAM!

Posted on March 31, 2016 by

We’re happy to have the Young Makers of Benito Library and Makerspace – BLAM! – joining us again at Gulf Coast MakerCon April 9.  Now in their 2nd year, the Benito Library Makerspace program is big and active, averaging 40-60 … Continue reading →

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Meet the Maker: e-NABLE, Giving the World a Helping Hand

Posted on March 30, 2016 by

We’re very happy to have e-NABLE Florida joining us at Gulf Coast MakerCon again this year, one of our favorite Makers for the Greater Good! The e-NABLE Community is an amazing group of individuals from all over the world who … Continue reading →

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Meet the Maker: FreeFab 3D

Posted on March 26, 2016 by

Our friends at FreeFab 3D having been participating in Gulf Coast MakerCon since the beginning and we’re very happy to welcome them back for our 5th annual MakerCon event this year!  FreeFab 3D is a notable not just for being … Continue reading →

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Meet the Makers: SciChic

Posted on February 27, 2016 by

We’re super excited to have some great new Makers with us this year.  One of the first to sign up  was Sci Chic, a company that makes 3D printed and laser cut jewelry and accessories.  Recently featured in CNN Money … Continue reading →

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Gulf Coast MakerCon: What’s New for 2016

Posted on December 18, 2015 by

Gulf Coast MakerCon planning is well underway for our 2016 event on April 9th at the Florida State Fairgrounds.  Now in our 3rd year as Gulf Coast MakerCon, and our 5th as Tampa Bay’s oldest Maker festival, we’ve been learning … Continue reading →

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