New Paltz Celebrates the Anniversary of First MakerBot Innovation Center

February 26, 2015April 30, 2015 Jonathan Perry 1191 Views CEO, HVAMC, Innovation Center, Jennifer Lawton, Jonathan Perry, Lecture Center, makerbot, SUNY New Paltz

Jennifer Lawton, CEO and tech entrepreneur at MakerBot, gave a lecture called “12 Years From Now” on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 4:30 p.m. in Lecture Center 100. This event, presented by the Hudson Valley Advanced Manufacturing Center (HVAMC), celebrates the anniversary of the nation’s first MakerBot Innovation Center opening up at SUNY New Paltz.

The SUNY New Paltz MakerBot Innovation Center has many 3D printers such as these.
Lawton presents a slide show while discussing how the 3D printing services in the Mid-Hudson Valley act as a means to arrange internships for students in the 3D printing field. In order to support this mission, Lawton explains a hands-on experience with the technology. Photos by Jonathan Perry.
People were around to enter the room where the event was held at 4:15 p.m. The seats in the Lecture center room 100 were promptly filled to the point where no seats were left to take. Photos by Jonathan Perry.
Students, staff and guests gather in a line outside of the Lecture center room 100 at 4:00 p.m. Until the event started, the people outside the room had to wait for admittance. Photos by Jonathan Perry.

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