Fab lab grants announced for 21 Wisconsin school districts


Fab lab grants announced for 21 Wisconsin school districts


The Waunakee and Stoughton school districts are among 21 districts around Wisconsin that are being awarded grants to establish or expand local fabrication laboratory facilities.

Gov. Scott Walker and the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation announced this week nearly $500,000 in grants for the Fab Labs that are high-technology workshops equipped with computer-controlled manufacturing components such as 3D printers, laser engravers, computer numerical control routers and plasma cutters. The labs are used by students but can also be used by community members....

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Ken Notes: I love this program, but I worry that as tech changes the cost of staying up to date becomes prohibitive. The solution is soooo simple, schools must create relationships with local companies and offer training and apprenticeships in their facilities...

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