Meet the Electronics Zone
Introducing: “hardware hobbyist” Austin Neff. This electronics whiz kid is a crucial member at Idea Fab Labs, as he heads up the Electronics Zone. With experience in everything from robotics…
Meet The Jewelry Zone
Question: Do you have a crush on brass bracelets only to discover that the retail price is beyond your budget? Answer: DIY. The Maker Movement in Santa Cruz is thriving…
First Friday Artist PopUp Potluck
Come join up this Friday, Nov. 6th while our members show their innovative and amazing art & design at Idea Fab Labs. Free and all are welcome. Event starts at…
Grand Opening Recap and Pictures
The Grand Opening of IFL Santa Cruz was a great success! We had over 300 people come through the doors! Check out these awesome pics from photographer Johnny Poon!…
The 100 Watt Laser Cutter is Operational!
Check out IFL Santa Cruz’ massive new 100 watt laser engraver/cutter with a 37 by 47 inch cutting area and a rotary attachment! Here’s a video of its first print!…
Grand Opening Friday, August 7th, 2015
Please join us for this coming First Friday in Santa Cruz for our Grand Opening! We will be demoing our equipment, tools, and toys for you! Come check us out! Time:…
Free Autodesk Education Master Suite 2015 for IFL Members!
We are happy to announce that all members of Idea Fab Labs recieve a 3-year license to Autodesk Education Master Suite 2015, including: AutoCAD® AutoCAD® Architecture AutoCAD® Civil 3D® AutoCAD®…
Official Opening Friday, June 5th
We are officially opening the doors on June 5th, 2015. We are still in the process of getting all the sweet gear we need, so it will be somewhat of…
First build day: A Time Lapse
On Saturday, April 18th the Chico and Santa Cruz crews teamed up and assembled the 140-piece, 20-foot wide “3222” installation. “3222” installation by Erin Banwell, based on an original design by David…
