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Two Nova Labs teams in the finals for NIST first responder challenge
By Fred Briggs, Tempus UAS, and Sam Winkelstein, Spydar Sensors, Inc. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) decided to tackle the needs of first responders’ communications needs in...
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A maker’s embroidery journey
Editor's note: Scott Smith recently took the new multi-part CNC Machine Embroidery signoff class offered in our Crafter's Cove area. The class covers Hatch, a software program that converts graphics...
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Custom cast dice
Editors note: Steve Fritzinger is Nova Labs' composites area steward, and teaches a variety of classes including molding and casting (as part of the composites area), as well as knife sharpening and...
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March 2021 Newsletter
Editor's note - the newsletter (along with links to some recent articles, and a few bits of extra content) was sent to Nova Labs subscribers via email. Click here if you'd like to download a PDF...
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Made at Nova Labs – Filament Braider
Ed. note: Bo Wernick is a long-time Nova Labs member and runs his business, Theta Composites, from the Nova Labs Innovation Center. He has a degree in aerospace engineering, has taught numerous...
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German Equatorial star tracking mount
By Justace Clutter Like some of you, I came to Nova Labs to help realize a project that I have wanted to complete for some time. My project, a German Equatorial star tracking mount for my SLR camera...
View ArticleFebruary 2021 – Board Updates
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February 2021 – Letter from the Executive Director
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A belated secret Santa gift for a Texans fan
Editor's note - Nova Labs member Scott Smith created this mixed-media gift as a secret Santa present. He was kind enough to share photos and some of what he learned on our #show-us-what-you-got Slack...
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The George Washington University’s Design, Build, Fly Team at Nova Labs
Early in January, Nova Labs hosted The George Washington University’s Design, Build, Fly team for a RC model aircraft build. While GW’s shops have been closed, several members of the team became...
View ArticleNova Labs 2020 Year in Review
Editor's note: This newsletter was originally shared via email to our members, friends, and other subscribers. A PDF of the full newsletter can be found here (~850KB), or view it on the MailChimp...
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2020 Recap – Humanitarian Projects
In 2020, Nova Labs has accomplished the following for the DC Metro Area and beyond: Collaborated with George Washington University Hospital to design, test, and manufacture flexible, lightweight...
View ArticleCOVID policy update for Nova Labs, Mid-December 2020
In order to be be in compliance with Virginia Executive Order 72, Nova Labs has instituted further revisions to its COVID policy. These changes are effective December 14, and will run through at least...
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COVID policy update for Nova Labs
Even prior to the long Thanksgiving weekend, cases of COVID-19 have been on the rise across the United States. And while Virginia Governor Ralph Northam issued an executive order on November 13 with...
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Facehugger Mask
Facehugger Mask By Patrick Marstall The Nova Lab’s Slack channel is a wonderful source for good information on what’s going on, how members can volunteer, or what is going on in the various shops. But...
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How Well Can You Judge 6 Feet?
How Well Can You Judge 6 Feet? By Nick Carter COVID19….. SOCIAL DISTANCING….. HOW WILL NOVA LABS OPEN SAFELY? This was on everyone’s minds in June, when Jennyfer Peterson spotted a neat device to help...
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Glider Bench
Glider Bench by CJ Takacs Editors note: This project was completed at CJ’s home workshop. Pressure treated wood is not allowed on Nova Labs equipment. “Honey, I would love a glider bench for the deck...
View ArticleEvents Portal – FAQ
In November of 2020, Meetup announced a change that prevented Nova Labs from collecting payments for events. This accelerated our plans to switch to a more modern events and member management tool –...
View ArticleNew Member and Events System for Nova Labs
Wild Apricot coming soon for Nova Labs events. If you have ever attended an event at Nova Labs you needed to pay for, including GO! (Green Orientation), sign-off classes, or even some free events, you...
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Announcement from the new President of Nova Labs
To my Nova Labs Family, We have had and will continue to have leadership changes at Nova Labs. I wanted to use this opportunity to share some context, background, and reassurances. I want to promise...
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