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14 Years of Making: 14 FabLab Facts You Didn’t Know About One of Canada’s Largest Fabrication Lab
Fourteen years ago, a small group of builders on Innovation Alley set out to create a space where anyone could prototype, test, and build big ideas. Today, the North Forge FabLab has become Canada’s largest fabrication lab thats publicly accesible, supporting founders, engineers, and innovators from coast to coast. To celebrate 14 years of making, here are 14 FabLab facts you (probably) didn’t know. 1. AssentWorks Opened on October 27, 2011 It all began in a modest Winnipeg w
Nov 3


3D Printing Considerations for Production in Manufacturing
Advancements in Additive Manufacturing (AM, also known as 3D printing) increasingly enable companies to move beyond prototyping to end-product manufacturing. Here are some areas to consider
Apr 17


Block Therapy Supports New Router Table
North Forge is thrilled to announce a new addition to the Bockstael Carpentry Room at the North Forge FabLab — the Mast-R-Lift II router...
Apr 4


Building more than birdhouses: Carpentry apprenticeship with confidence
Ava Foster (far right) shows students in her Women & Gender-Diverse carpentry class how to safely operate equipment. North Forge’s February cohort is full, but those interested in future cohorts can join a waitlist on their website. PHOTO BY NORTH FORGE When North Forge teamed up with the Manitoba Construction Sector Council (MCSC) and Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) to launch a women and gender-diverse carpentry workshop, they had no idea just how quickly demand wo
Feb 15


Empowering Innovation: Minister Mike Moroz Tours North Forge FabLab™
We were delighted to host Honourable Minister Mike Moroz, Manitoba’s new Minister of Innovation and New Technology, for an exclusive tour of
Dec 9, 2024


Inspiring Young Entrepreneurs: 7 Years of the MICE Program and North Forge
As Global Entrepreneurship Month approaches, it’s the perfect time to spotlight how an entrepreneurial mindset can begin early. The Met...
Oct 11, 2024


Forged in Fire: A North Forge FabLab modern maker
When metal meets flame, it undergoes a transformation as dramatic as the creative process itself. At North Forge FabLab™, this synergy of...
Aug 15, 2024


FabLab Member Spotlight: Purl and Hank
After successfully opening her Winnipeg store last fall, Crystal now provides workshops for the local maker community in addition to ...
Jun 14, 2024


The Exchange District Biz: Empowering Innovators: Inside North Forge Technology Exchange
This central location hosts several events for makers, artists and entertainers with events such as Nuit Blanche, Jazz Fest and the Fringe.
May 31, 2024


Building Safer Makerspaces: North Forge is Innovating Safety Through VR Safety Training
North Forge FabLab is using VR safety training developed with Bit Space Development and funded by WCB Manitoba to create a safer, smarter makerspace.
Mar 29, 2021


New Addition to the Fabrication Lab: Innovating with the Calibry 3D Scanner
The North Forge FabLab adds the Calibry 3D Scanner to its lineup, giving members access to professional-grade 3D scanning and modeling technology.
Jun 30, 2020


How FabLab member Christopher Kematch Used Innovation to Honour Culture
Learn how Christopher Kematch used the North Forge Indigenous Entrepreneurship Scholarship and the Fabrication Lab to launch a series of cultural prototypes, including a modernized dream catcher.
Jul 26, 2019


Barkman Concrete: Prototyping with Purpose at the FabLab™
Barkman Concrete shares how the North Forge FabLab™ helped them prototype faster, save on costs, and drive product innovation.
Dec 5, 2018


Ava Foster: A Maker’s Journey Through the North Forge FabLab
Artist Ava Foster shares how the North Forge FabLab helped her transition from a passionate maker to a full-time entrepreneur.
Dec 3, 2018


AquaHive: How North Forge Helped a Legacy Company Lead the Future of Water Monitoring
AquaHive is transforming mine-water management through smart monitoring and real-time data, made possible with critical support from North Forge.
May 4, 2018


Mechanical Puzzle Maker Builds Global Connections at the North Forge FabLab™
Meet John Haché, a longtime North Forge FabLab™ member whose passion for mechanical puzzles has taken him around the world—and made him a local mentor in Winnipeg’s maker scene.
Feb 1, 2018


Northstar Robotics: Building the Autonomous Farm of Tomorrow with North Forge
Northstar Robotics is tackling the agriculture labor gap with retrofit kits that turn conventional farm machinery into autonomous vehicles. Developed with support from North Forge, their technology is redefining how we think about farming by making it smarter, more efficient, and better equipped for the future.
Jan 5, 2018


How North Forge FabLab Accelerated PPG Technologies’ Hardware Development
PPG Technologies, a Winnipeg-based hardware and software firm, credits the North Forge FabLab for transforming their prototyping process. By gaining access to in-house PCB equipment, the team dramatically reduced costs and development time, allowing them to test, refine, and launch new products with speed and precision.
Feb 2, 2017


Scam Skate’s Startup Journey with North Forge
Scam Skate founders Joel Baker and Gavin Barrett scaled their longboard and apparel brand with help from the North Forge FabLab. From a garage in Portage la Prairie to a downtown Winnipeg shop, their journey shows how makers turn ideas into real businesses.
Nov 2, 2016
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