This past weekend we had the pleasure of visiting Freeside, a hacker space collective located in Atlanta, Georgia.  They host classes and events regularly and organized a 3D printing meetup.  Several people, of all ages, came to learn about & watch a working 3D printer.   Some were seeing it for the 1st time, others were there to apply what they saw to their 3D printer project.  We met some great people and look forward to going back again.

Thanks again to Raiford, Mark and everyone at Freeside for making the meetup so successful.  We hear another meetup is in the works, so we will be sure to post something as soon as we know more.

Happy holidays everyone!  Tis' the season for giving.  And what better present to bestow upon someone than a RepRap printer!  Every day during the holiday season, new parts are revealed for the Kliment's Holiday Prusa Mendel found on Thingiverse.com, and by December 24th, a complete set.  Throw in a friendly contest, some eggnog  and someone on Santa's nice list and you've got a chance for some great prizes!

We are proud to help co-sponsor, along with RepRapSource.com, the Holiday Mendel Build Contest.  It is being hosted by our friends at IkMaak.nl.  Just build Kliment's Holiday Prusa Mendel, give to someone as a present and document yourself, the receiver and the process.  Some great prizes are being awarded for the best project.  You can view all the details and rules at IkMaak.nl. 

Twas the night before Christmas,
And all through the shop,
The RepRaps were printing like crazy,
non-stop!

Kliment's Holiday Prusa Mendel,
It was finally here,
to build and give away
to someone that's dear.

Now print away, print away,
print away with good cheer!
Happy building to everyone,
and may it last through the year!