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Over this past month, the Octavia Lab has transformed itself from a hobbyist makerspace to a light manufacturing powerhouse to help produce PPE (personal protective equipment) face shields for the local medical community.
There’s a lot of news right now about 3D printing medical equipment. But what does it all mean, and what is 3D printing?
Over the past month, the Octavia Lab, the do-it-yourself makerspace at Central Library, has transformed itself into a light manufacturing center making face shields for the local medical community combating the cor
When the library's Octavia Lab opened in June of 2019, it was envisioned as a collaborative work-space for creatives, makers, and hobbyists.
All Angelenos are required to wear non-medical face coverings in public to limit the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19 at this time. While bandannas and scarves are good starting points, what if you want to wear a fabric mask?
Each December we face a design challenge of decorating a 15-foot noble fir tree in the Central Library’s rotunda.
Be truly green, save time, money, and resources by traveling via green screen. Go anywhere, any time, any dimension from the comfort of the Octavia Lab.
Wow, that only took you 15 minutes!
Ever think about designing your own toys, creating a personalized gift, prototyping your invention, or even replacing a broken oven knob?
Looking for Inspiration for a project? Need a good fortune to help you out on a bad day?
“Habit is persistence in practice.”—Octavia E. Butler
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