IT REALLY IS like starting all over again.
Michael Legary, Chairman of AssentWorks said it well:
“As many of you already know, January has been an exciting month at AssentWorks.
“We have expanded from 4400 to 8800 square feet and have laid all the
plans to execute Phase 2 of the AssentWorks facility. We're going from
the ability to make rough prototypes to a facility that can create
complete finished prototypes AND also facilitate the creation of the
actual businesses that surround them, thanks to Ramp Up Manitoba (RUM).”
“The capabilities and facility we (you) are building will be a first for
a non-profit, community accessible, 100% volunteer ran organization in
North America and potentially anywhere in the world.”
“First off, a super big thanks to everyone who has helped out over the past month to get the space to where it is! “
“A huge thank-you to all of our corporate sponsors, with a special
thanks to High Speed Crow, Bryan King and his amazing staff who have
donated massive amounts of labour to help get the space looking
awesome.”
“It has been a pretty tough slug through the holidays, but we're
approaching the half way mark for the renos. The first big push of
getting the space shaped for new capabilities and equipment has been
completed. “
“Over the next two months, we need to prep the space, configure several
new large pieces of donated equipment (Including the 7 axis CNC, a new
3D Full Colour printer, 150W laser cutter and much more) and raise
additional funds to finalize the complete Phase 2 build.”
“For many of us it feels like starting all over again. In reality IT
REALLY IS like starting all over again. Lots to do and lots of great
things to come out of it for our busy Manitoban business and inventor
community.”
If you want to be part of this community effort we will be coordinated
volunteer times on Saturdays 10am - 3pm as well as Tuesday and Thursday
nights 6:30-9pm.
If you're available during any time slot, you can drop by the space and
help out with something that fits your skill set. Interested in
learning a new skill or being the first to tackle a new machine? Come on
down!
3rd Floor, 125 Adelaide Street, Exchange District.
What is AssentWorks? We're an accessible non-profit prototyping environment in Winnipeg, Manitoba. We provide a collaborative community of entrepreneurs and skilled resources across Canada, linking business development to Manitoban business and industry enablers.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Renovate to Innovate
Suddenly we had 9000 sq ft of space - our original square footage
doubled overnight! Last month members quickly came together just as they
had when AssentWorks was began in 2011. Many put their existing
projects on hold and instead putting their making skill to use
renovating the third floor of 125 Adelaide St. Members and others from
our community have been framing, insulating, dry walling, relocating
equipment to create superb new work areas. Our space has changed but the
support from our members and the community hasn't. And we are not done.
One
exciting addition is for our Ramp Up Manitoba members. Their new
Startup Space will be co-located with the AssentWorks workshop at 125
Adelaide St. More exciting changes are coming, too: larger member
storage space, more room for tools, a new kitchen, and much more.
Some
pretty spectacular equipment have begun to arrive. Already our new 7
axis robot arm is on the floor. What else? Well, you'll have to come out
and see for yourself.
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