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A better way to build electronics through a redefined experience. #PCBAssembly and full system integration. Send MFG questions to support @macrofab .com

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@MacroFab
MacroFab
5 years
#MacroFab #Engineering #Podcast is live! @LnghrnEngineer and @AnalogEng talk to @joegrand about on-shore and off-shore manufacturing experiences and the philosophy behind this year's @defcon #dc27 badge! #badgelife Listen now:
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Your #PCBA passed design and is ready for production. Now what? #MacroFab 's "The Ultimate PCBA Development Guide: Part II" discusses #production and considerations for #QualityControl and #SupplyChain management. Download part II of the guide here:
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@MacroFab
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#MacroFab 's North American factory network helps thousands of businesses #manufacture high quality #electronics products more efficiently. Map out your next project here:
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@MacroFab
MacroFab
2 years
Counterfeit parts continue to flood the #electronics industry. #MacroFab is a member of #ERAI which gives you the edge by giving you better visibility into #SupplyChain , allowing you to make more informed #manufacturing decisions. Learn more here:
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2 years
Is your PCB assembly ready for the new year? Drag and drop your design files, verify your BOM to get instant, itemized quotes with lead times. It’s never been easier to get your PCB assemblies manufactured. Try our free demo here:
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@MacroFab
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7 years
The #PCBA we completed for this weekend's #superconference are complete! | #BadgeLife | by @hackadayio and @szczys
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#Webinar March 28: How to Maximize #PCBA Design Efficiency with Reduced Redesign Avoid the everyday roadblocks & get your #ElectronicsManufacturing out on time. Avoid redesigning your PCBAs to save on costs & avoid #component issues.
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7 years
This week's Red Hot #PCBA is from @comma_ai . The board is for their autonomous vehicles, using #ESP8266
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MacroFab
7 years
Wanna learn more about conference badge engineering with some of the awesome dudes behind @ANDnXOR ? Join us on Feb. 28 for our @MouserElec Hardware & Electronics Engineering Meetup! Register today:
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2 years
Our "Engineer's Guide to PCB Manufacturing and Intellectual Property" covers important topics for #engineers including #PCBA IP protection, laws, #data sets, and #security . #Download our guide here:
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@MacroFab
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2 years
#ICYMI : #MacroFab raised $42 million in a round led by Foundry Venture Capital and joined by @BMWiVentures , with existing investors @EdisonVenture & @ATXVenture Partners. Thanks to @KirstenKorosec for featuring us on @TechCrunch ; see our highlight here:
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2 years
#Nearshoring to Mexico is a solid choice for North American companies who need volume #PCBAManufacturing . This ensures cost & qualifications, while minimizing legal risk. See why choosing #Mexico for #ElectronicsManufacturing can be right for your company:
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@MacroFab
MacroFab
5 years
#MacroFab #Engineering #Podcast is live! @jeriellsworth of @tiltfive joins @LnghrnEngineer and @AnalogEng to discuss the development of Augmented Reality technology, the process of bringing devices to market, and Industrial Design of consumer products.
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Stay up to date on the latest in the #ElectronicsIndustry ! Subscribe to the #MacroFab newsletter today:
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2 years
The #nearshoring promise isn't just a trend. U.S. companies are investing $40 billion in Mexico over the next two years. See the "Nearshoring Promise" on @ForeignPolicy here:
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3 years
This Thursday @ 12pm CT: How do you determine if you should include independent suppliers in your #sourcingstrategy ? Join us for a #webinar discussion. Register now:
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@MacroFab
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We're thrilled to share that MacroFab has obtained ITAR registration from the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC). We have enhanced our technology-driven manufacturing platform in conjunction with robust compliance training and processes to meet your security
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@MacroFab
MacroFab
7 years
Today is our 4th Anniversary! Thank you everyone for your support! We're so excited for what the future has in store!!
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@MacroFab
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New #Podcast Episode Alert! @zappbrandnxor and @Hyr0n1 of the @ANDnXOR #Badgelife group are back on the podcast to discuss Firmware Stacks, Real Time Operating Systems, and more shenanigans. Catch up on your favorite @defcon badge makers! Streaming now!
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#PODCAST episode #73 is live with @joegrand . We talk about how he got started. Also chat about #Defcon , #BlackHat
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8 years
Check out these awesome #PCBs that just came out of our #PCBAssembly ! From @macetech , with the @ESP8266 WiFi module
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@MacroFab
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#Podcast EP #90 is live! "Dev Board Guilt" - We chat with @Chris_Gammell , of Contextual Electronics and @TheAmpHour !
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@MacroFab
MacroFab
2 years
We are at the threshold of the next great leap in #electronicsmanufacturing . What's next: empowering you to map out your product strategy with tools that pull data automatically, & analyze preferences around costs & risks in seconds, not weeks.
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@MacroFab
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8 years
New MacroSwag just arrived! Who wants one? :)
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7 years
This week on MEP EP #69 we will have @ANDnXOR on the podcast! Talking about #badgelife and PCBs as art. #bitemyshinymetalPCB
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@MacroFab
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Excited to announce our founder and Chief Product Officer Chris Church has been named as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Central South Award Finalist! Thank you to @EY_US for this incredible honor. #EOY22 #Entrepreneur
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2 years
Have you subscribed to the #MacroFab #Engineering #Podcast with Stephen & Parker? They discuss engineering & hardware with special guests each week to ensure listeners are on top of trends and updates in the industry. Subscribe now!
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#MacroFab #Engineering #Podcast is live! This episode, @zappbrandnxor returns on the podcast to discuss the latest in @ANDnXOR #Badgelife Design Elements! Dithered Silkscreen, FT2232 and Light pipes! Just in time for @defcon ! Listen now:
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@MacroFab
MacroFab
7 years
Due to conditions, we will be operating at limited capacity through Friday 1st. Our Hou location is safe/dry, and our team is doing well.
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@MacroFab
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8 years
Wow! Congrats to @netik & team on their super successful @defcon indie badge Kickstarter campaign! #MacroProud
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MacroFab
7 years
We were surprised with a gift earlier this week. Thanks @ANDnXOR !! Now if we can just get @LnghrnEngineer and @Macro_Ninjaneer to share!
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@MacroFab
MacroFab
8 years
Send us your inventory...and we'll pose with it :) @LnghrnEngineer
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5 years
Congratulations to @ANDnXOR for their amazing #badgelife badge! They will definitely be the talk of @defcon this year Check out the trailer for it here:
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8 years
Check out this week's #RedHotPCB ! @ANDnXOR put together this awesome indie badge for upcoming @defcon in Las Vegas!
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@MacroFab
MacroFab
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At MacroFab we remain as dedicated to innovation in year 10 as we were on day one. Over the years we've built a team that is committed to reshaping the future of electronics manufacturing, and we're proud to share what inspires them to do so every day. #MacroFabTurns10
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7 years
This week's Red Hot PCB is for #OpenSource Autonomous Vehicles, using #ESP8266 for @comma_ai -
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6 years
This is the year #BadgeLife conference badges get their own badges. The bling that makers, hackers, and conference goers wear gets add-on badges. To learn more about this project and other technological news, check out the MacroFab Weekly Roundup:
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MacroFab
2 years
We are pleased to announce Altimade, fulfilled by MacroFab, is an IDEA Awards Finalist in the category of Design #Software . Voting is now open for #manufacturing professionals. Vote now at the link below:
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MacroFab
5 years
We just posted a new guide! Worried about parasitic effects that can occur during high-speed #routing ? Read the guide below to figure out how to avoid it! Read it here: #hardware #electronics #manufacturing #manufacturingmonday
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@MacroFab
MacroFab
7 years
Thankfully, @TacosAGoGo was able to open. Had to ford 2' of water, but we got a hot meal in for the crew running the line today.
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ICYMI: MEP EP #109 is live! We hung out with the @ANDnXOR team to discuss #BadgeLife , what the real #DEFCON experience is like, and even got some hints on their latest badge design. Subscribe today! | #manufacturingmonday |
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@MacroFab
MacroFab
7 years
Got plans tonight? Ours are better. Come check out our free @MouserElec Hardware & Electronics Meetup TONIGHT at 6pm to hear members of @ANDnXOR speak about conference badge engineering. Expect refreshments, tasty bites, and fun! Learn more at
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6 years
New #podcast is live! EP #144 : Espress-ify? ESP-32 Products @zappbrandnxor and @Hyr0n1 of @ANDnXOR join Cr4bf04m and Bl1tz to talk about Badge Engineering and the Espressif ESP-32. Listen and Subscribe Here:
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MacroFab
2 years
#MacroFab is celebrating #EngineersWeek ! We recognize the vital role #engineers play in innovating solutions to global challenges that impact future generations. We hope you’ll take a moment with us to celebrate and recognize the work of engineers this week.
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@MacroFab
MacroFab
2 years
Product owners and engineers often struggle with communication as they work on fixing end-user needs. Check out these tips to improve communication and performance to get your products to your customer:
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2 years
Your #manufacturing factory may be due for an audit. Do you have a good understanding of the rules & regulations? #MacroFab put a checklist together to help ensure your audit runs smoothly so your #factory can run even smoother. Save time with MacroFab.
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@MacroFab
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6 years
zGlue is taking off shelf ICs and packaging them into a custom SiP (systems in package). Learn more about stretching the definitions of a custom IC and what else is trending in the technological world with our MacroFab Roundup:
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8 years
Engineering Podcast #33 is LIVE! Check out our special mashup episode with @TheAmpHour !!
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8 years
#ESP8266 with flash on die! What smaller IoT wonders can we build?? @EspressifSystem
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This was a BIG ONE! Podcast Ep. #23 with @benheck of The Ben Heck Show!
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9 years
We're happy to announce our latest #features - multi-layer boards & customized PCBs
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@MacroFab
MacroFab
5 years
Our first guest judge for the MacroFab Design Contest is none other than.... @joegrand of Grand Idea Studio! Be sure to get your useless machines submitted so Joe can pick his favorites! Read more about the design contest here: #tech #gadgets
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@MacroFab
MacroFab
9 years
Stop by the MacroFab booth at the @HouMaker Houston #Makerfaire this Saturday for a free binary watch!
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@MacroFab
MacroFab
8 years
Introducing the ISS Design Challenge! Send your product design into space! @MouserElec @NASA
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2 years
Ready to mitigate #risks in your #electronics #supplychain ? If you're not sure where to start, #MacroFab has put together a list of steps to ensure success. Contact us to learn more here:
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@MacroFab
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8 years
Construction for our new facility is underway. Move-in date less than 2 months away!
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MacroFab
5 years
Special thanks to all our judges this year for providing time to pick winners for the MacroFab Engineering Podcast Design Contest - Useless machines sponsored by @MouserElec . Thank you @joegrand , @wbm312 , @chardane , and @SophiKravitz Without y'all this could not have happened!
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EP #109 of the MacroFab Electronics #Podcast is live! On this episode, the @ANDnXOR team comes to Texas to talk about #BadgeLife , the craziness of DEFCON, and their new badge design. Subscribe today! | #macrofab | #electricalengineering |
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MacroFab
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Are you doing #SXSW2018 check us out at the @CFStartupEvents #StartUpCrawl . We're at capital factory. #HOUSxSW #TeamHouston
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@MacroFab
MacroFab
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Are YOU ready for the #BadgeLife ? Check out EP #109 of the MEP to hear @ANDnXOR talk about the insider perspective on badges, DEFCON, and drop some hints to their newest badge design. Subscribe today!
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2 years
#Mexico has become an increasingly popular outsourcing location for #electronicsmanufacturing . Learn about the advantages of #manufacturing #PCBAs in Mexico and why so many are choosing them as a long-term solution for large #production runs:
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PODCAST #81 is live. We talk about #OpenSource self driving cars using @ESP8266 with @comma_ai >> #PCBA
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#MacroFab #Engineering #Podcast is live! This episode @LnghrnEngineer gets test results from his APA-102C experiments and @AnalogEng wraps up REV2 of the MacroAmp! There is also a discussion for a mesh network of insulting toilets! #badgelife Listen now:
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@MacroFab
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New #MacroFab #Engineering #Podcast just landed! We have @BrandonSatrom from @particle returning to discuss Mesh Networking Devices for a better #IoT experience! Listen now!
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@MacroFab
MacroFab
6 years
Our friend and maker @BrandonSatrom recently launched a @Kickstarter with a new children's book called Ellie Saves the Day! which brings electronics and STEM to the future makers out there. Check it out!
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2 years
As logistics and #production challenges continue overseas, #engineering teams have reconsidered how they approach PCBA #prototyping . Here are the top things you need to know about prototyping PCBAs in the USA:
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@MacroFab
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Check out our customer, Arachnid Labs, a UK startup building tools for electrical engineers. Started w/ Kickstarter!
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#Podcast MEP EP #83 is live with guest @netik : The One Man Entertainment Machine. | #IoT #ElectricalEngineering #PCB
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7 years
This week's Red Hot PCB is a wedding anniversary gift and has an #LED heart that modulates in a breathing pattern.
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9 years
We're proud to announce our partnership with @techstars and that Techstars has led our our seed funding round! http://t.co/gJ5D9jCltq
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ICYMI: EP #111 of the #MEP is live! Join our hosts as they chat about soft start circuits, badge design for @defcon , and tented versus non-tented vias. Subscribe today! | #manufacturingmonday | #electronics |
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9 years
We randomly selected 8300 PCBs from 2015 and took a look at the components used |
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6 years
MacroFab Case Study | @ANDnXOR DEFCON Bender Badges - How a fun idea turned into a hugely popular project with MacroFab helping this awesome group of engineers, mathematicians, and coders every step of the way.
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@MacroFab
MacroFab
8 years
We're excited to announce our NEW look today! Check out our new website and give us a RT :)
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@MacroFab
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9 years
Some pretty sweet badges for @DC_BHV via @oshpark http://t.co/FXOjMl4IBs
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@MacroFab
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7 years
Many thanks to @joegrand for being on our new #podcast , we had a blast! Subscribe today. #ElectricalEngineering
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5 years
The Fourth Annual MacroFab Engineering Podcast Star Wars Christmas Special just dropped! THERE ARE HEAVY SPOILERS. I have spoken.
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@MacroFab
MacroFab
9 years
Congrats to @Knocki successful seed funding raised @SXSW by @HBJMartin @HOUBizJournal ...
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Our new #podcast is now live on @googleplaymusic ! We talk about the #Bender PCB badge and #defcon with @ANDnXOR
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@MacroFab
MacroFab
6 years
The MacroFab Engineering Podcast is live with EP #119 : Tell Me How People Hurt You. Our fearless leaders chat with the @embeddedfm for a crossover episode. Subscribe today! | #podcast |
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6 years
#MacroFab #Engineering #Podcast is live! This week @LnghrnEngineer and @AnalogEng have @ParallaxKen and @ParallaxChip of @ParallaxInc on to tell the story of the beginnings of the company and the adventure of semiconductor design. Listen here:
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@MacroFab
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8 years
New Engineering Post – Should you go with SMD or NSMD for BGA pad creation??
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3 years
MacroFab Announces a $15M Series B round led by @edisonventure , Including Strategic Investment from @Altium to Accelerate Growth for Manufacturing-as-a-Service Platform for Electronics.
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We're loving having @ANDnXOR in our space this week! New podcast episode coming up soon!
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Parker Dillmann
7 years
A @MacroFab Engineering Podcast EXCLUSIVE look at @ANDnXOR DEFCON26 BADGE. #BADGELIFE @zappbrandnxor @Hyr0n1 @bitstr3m
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Can you make an LED blink? Then you just might win $500. Our MacroFab Design Contest: Blink an LED is now live! Sponsored by Mouser, this contest runs through September 10th, 2018 @ 8AM CST. Check out the link to find out how you can enter:
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#MacroFab #Engineering #Podcast is live! This week @LnghrnEngineer and @AnalogEng talk about the Chinese Tariff increase and 3D printing brackets to allow out of phase music recording to be easier. Google is also breaking lots of IoT devices! Listen now:
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@MacroFab
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8 years
Kwabena from @openmvcam dropped by MacroFab & wrote up a nice factory tour! @bot_thoughts
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7 years
The MacroWatch is back! It's a #binarywatch designed by Parker. Makes some pretty cool MacroSwag, eh? #PCBA #electricalengineering #MacroFab
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8 years
Wow! @JarekLupinski just launched a cool E-paper Shield Kit on @crowd_supply Give his new project a look here:
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8 years
Learn more about the Octavo chip behind the new BeagleBone in our Podcast Ep. #17 ! @octavosystems @beagleboardorg
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Engineering Podcast #19 is LIVE: Modified Gameboy, FAA's anti-drone systm & ENG dance moves
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Prototyping with Arduino? Learn how to integrate the Arduino Platform into your next product directly will all the key parts explained.
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