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04/12/2025

Love science and have children? Plan to attend this Saturday's STEMFEST in Romoeville between 10am-4pm at the White Oak Library, Romeoville Branch! Fun for the whole family! Also, in Romeoville on the Joliet Junior College Campus is the Spring RePair Cafe from 10am-3pm where you can have clothes mended, furniture and bicycles fixed and get advice on electronic malfunctions. Its all FREE thanks to the generosity of some skilled local folks and the JJC Sustainability Club!

04/11/2025

The Manhattan-Elwood Quilt Group is hosting their annual Crafters' Resale event this Saturday! If you're looking for fabric, second-hand sewing machines, and other crafty tools, look no further.

Alongside the Repair Cafe at Joliet Junior College in Romeoville and the Nik & Ivy Makers Market - Spring Edition in Lockport we mentioned earlier, it's a wonderfully busy Saturday for Will County makers!

04/10/2025

Do you have an item or two that needs repair? Spacelab members will be a part of the repair teams at Joliet Junior College's Repair Cafe this Saturday at their Romeoville campus!

Anyone with items needing repair should come out to Joliet Junior College's free Repair Cafe Saturday in Romoeoville.

03/29/2025

Today, Spacelab members attended training for April 12’s Repair Cafe at Joliet Junior College’s Romeoville campus! We also toured their 3D Printing and Virtual Reality Lab.

Visit or volunteer (fixers and helpers welcome) at the Repair Cafe: https://jjc.edu/campus-life/sustainability/romeoville-repair-cafe

04/14/2023

Access to state-of-the-art equipment
Access to run your own events at our space
Expert instruction from experienced makers
Workshops and events to help you learn new skills
A community of makers and creators who share your passion for innovation

… just some of the benefits of joining Spacelab!

We're excited to have you join our community of makers and creators. As a member of Spacelab, you'll have access to state-of-the-art equipment, workshops, and events that will help you bring your ideas to life. You'll also have access to event space to host your own activities and workshops.

04/14/2023

Rainbows aren’t arcs, but circles!

Most of us only ever see a fraction of a full rainbow: an arc. But optically, a full rainbow makes a complete circle. Physics explains why.

04/13/2023

Whether you're an experienced maker or just starting out, Spacelab has everything you need to take your creativity to the next level. From 3D printers and laser cutters to workshops and events, we've got you covered. Sign up for a membership today and become a part of our community!

We're excited to have you join our community of makers and creators. As a member of Spacelab, you'll have access to state-of-the-art equipment, workshops, and events that will help you bring your ideas to life. You'll also have access to event space to host your own activities and workshops.

04/13/2023

These fast new 3D printers are game changers.

Creality's latest 3d printer announcement seems to be a direct competitor to the speed demons like the Bambu x1.

04/12/2023

Interested in becoming a member of Spacelab? Come join us in the vibrant, growing community of Lockport!

We're excited to have you join our community of makers and creators. As a member of Spacelab, you'll have access to state-of-the-art equipment, workshops, and events that will help you bring your ideas to life. You'll also have access to event space to host your own activities and workshops.

04/12/2023

Fun post on innovation from Spacelab’s President, Jay Margalus.

Innovation has been reduced to simply building upon existing industrial-era systems and methods, as has disruption. Think about it - can you name a single instance of disruption that did not rely on an already-established industrial system? We must go beyond this surface level and challenge the fund...

04/11/2023

Meet the Makers! Spacelab is home to quite a few budding businesses, including our very own Ron Angle’s Angle Drone Solutions Inc. “Night or day, for video, photo, thermal and more, we are your aerial solution provider! Using our fleet of drones we can provide various services that will change your perspective on the world below.”

Companies and Crafters by jay July 2, 2022 In addition to individual members, we have a select group of businesses that operate out of Spacelab. They include the following. Angle Drone Solutions Night or day, for video, photo, thermal and more, we are your aerial solution provider! Using our fleet o...

04/07/2023

Happy Friday! What are you making this weekend?

04/07/2023

Are you ready to take your creativity to the next level? Spacelab is here to help! As a member of Spacelab, you'll get access to everything you need to bring your ideas to life. Sign up for a membership today!

https://buff.ly/3U2EhIf

04/06/2023

Who's joining us tomorrow at 6 for our regular monthly meetup?!

From textiles to laser cutters, we do it all. Our space hosts a diverse array of equipment and materials to get you moving on your journey through making.

04/06/2023

26 projects to jumpstart your makersapce --> Who wants to get started?!

26 engaging hands-on STEM activities that use recylced and craft materials for a home, library, or classroom makerspace

04/05/2023

Join Spacelab and become a part of our community of makers and creators! As a member of Spacelab, you'll get access to state-of-the-art equipment, workshops, and events that will help you bring your ideas to life. Sign up for a membership today!

https://buff.ly/3U2EhIf

04/05/2023

The Lockport Star Innovation District will attract "industries that focus on sustainable manufacturing, education, and indoor farming." So glad that we're in Lockport! Read more about it here:

04/04/2023

Meet John O’Brien, a maker, tinkerer, and father of two who founded Revolution Makerspace in 2022. He’s a true revolutionary who’s changing the way we think about makerspaces. Check out his story here! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🛠️🚀

TOOLS:0:00 – Intro0:55 – Thunder Laser Nova 51 laser cutter6:03 – SCM minimax cu 300c12:11 – Little Machine Shop 3990 Mini Mill16:25 – Modix BIG-60 3D printer21:20 – Nova Voyager DVR Drill Press25:20 – Revolution Maker Space