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FAB13: International FabLab MeetingSantiago, Chile

LEAP ACADEMY FABRICATION LABORATORY

Prepared by: Carlos Mattei-Ramos, Director of the Fab-Lab

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Event Description:

The XIII International FabLab Conference was held in the Centro de Extensión - Universida Católi-ca in the city of Santiago, Chile. The main theme of the conference was “Fabricating Society” and it had three main objectives: present successful projects that create high social impact, position Chile as a global hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, and reinforce Latin America as a region focused on social development.

The event

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Outcomes1. LEAP FabLab was part of the Working Group Education for Educators. The working sessions included: a. Working Group Meeting: Education for Educators b. Scaling a Community of Practice for Education in STEM through Digital Fabrication c. FabLat Kids Meeting d. Using Engineering Design Process to Enhance Teaching and Learning in a FabLab e. FabKids Curriculum Writing 2. LEAP FABLAB is part of the FabLat Kids networks with access to collaborative projects with FabLabs across Latinamerica3. LEAP FABLAB had the opportunity to visit the Alberto Blest Gana School in Santiago, Chile and built a relationship with the ABG FabLab Team to collaboratively work on projects.4. LEAP Academy will have access to the SCOPES lesson plans imtegrating FabLab technology and Design Thinking into the classrooms.

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FabLat Kids

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ABG School Visit

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SCOPES

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SCOPESdf:(FAB.1): The Design Process: I can use the digital fabrication design process and quality assurance principles to analyze and solve design problems. This includes journal writing to document progress and capture ideas during the development phase.

(FAB.2): Sketching and Visualization: I can conceptualize and sketch design projects and components.

(FAB.3): Create Models: I can create models to illustrate the design of projects and components. This includes using and/or creating a file during the modeling process.

(FAB.4): Interpret and prepare 2D and 3D drawings: I can create and interpret auxiliary views, orthograph-ic projections, isometric drawings, oblique drawings and perspective drawings. I can also use 2D and 3D modeling software to document work and communicate solutions.

(FAB.5): Computer-Aided Modeling: I can create models to illustrate the design of projects, including applying manufacturing processes (e.g. casting, molding, separating, assembling, finishing, and rapid prototyping).

(FAB.6): Computer-Aided Drafting: I can interpret and prepare technical drawings, including creating and inter-preting auxiliary views, orthographic projections, isometric drawings, oblique drawings and perspective drawings.

(FAB.7): Precision Digital Fabrication Machining: I can apply principles of precision machining to measur-ing work pieces, drawing interpretation, and inspecting workpieces according to specifications.

(FAB.8): Measurement and Interpretation: I can interpret drawings and documentation and perform mea-surements.

(FAB.9): Layout and Planning: I can determine product requirements, dimensions, and tolerances from drawing and specifications.

(FAB.10): Implement safety procedures. I can demonstrate knowledge of fab lab safety rules and guidelines.