Posted on August 27, 2020 by weeklyr
You may have noticed that the QC Co-Lab website has a number of changes to the top menu and the content that is directly accessible. Below are some of the changes that can be seen on the site! We have added an “Announcements” section to the top menu. This section will contain posts, articles, and important announcements for all members of the QC Co-Lab. This is now the go-to place for information about current events at the lab. The main reason for adding this section is to pull items that might have been buried in other forms of communication or
Posted on August 17, 2020 by weeklyr
The Co-Lab has decided to have the building sprayed for insects. This will be a building-wide process that will happen a minimum of once per month for two months. An exact date for the spraying has not yet been set but as soon as it is there will be notice given on the Announcements page of the website, a pinned post in Teams as well as signage on rented rooms and around the lab in general. Be on the lookout for updated dates regarding the insect control timeline.
Posted on August 17, 2020 by weeklyr
The Co-Lab has decided to allow all members to return the cans that are located in the lab. This is to lower the number of cans left around the lab at any given time. Please feel free to remove the cans from the lab as long as they are being returned or recycled.
Posted on August 17, 2020 by weeklyr
The Co-Lab has recently switched providers for our dumpster from County Waste to Republic. We went from a 2-yard dumpster to a 4-yard dumpster. The Republic dumpster can be found in the back lot currently but is going to be moved to where the County Waste dumpster used to be located. Additionally, we will be getting a locking dumpster to try and keep our waste from getting picked through and taken out of the dumpster. Once we get the locking dumpster delivered we will have a key in a common location so all members will still have access to the
Posted on May 20, 2020 by weeklyr
The QC-Colab is still working to both keep the membership safe during the Covid-19 pandemic as well as continue to provide services. We are continuing to follow Iowa’s guidelines and are working to keep the lab clean, minimize any grouping of members via social distancing, and asking our members to do their best to follow the CDC guidelines for public spaces. As of last Friday, the state lifted a number of its mandates. Due to this, we will resume giving tours to outside guests or and allowing new membership signups effective immediately. We will continue to monitor the situation and
Posted on April 8, 2020 by weeklyr
The Effort. As many of you know from the last post we have been printing and manufacturing as much PPE for front line medical workers as possible these last few weeks. The process has been full of both challenges and rewarding successes. Production Capacity. This effort is continuing and scaling up where possible. We have switched from printing the ear relief straps for masks to cutting them out on the laser cutter from 4×8 sheets of PETG. This has taken us from 7 straps per printer per 1.5 hours to 20 straps every 6.5 minutes. This means that all of
Posted on March 26, 2020 by weeklyr
The QC Co-Lab and its members truly believe in the power of makers and the movement that they have started around the country. The Co-Lab and its members have started a joint effort to print and outfit face shields to be distributed to local hospitals and clinics. During this trying time in the country, it is evident, more than ever, that the small, agile, and motivated maker movement can play a critical role in keeping the hero’s that are working on the front line of this pandemic as safe as possible. We currently have all available 3D printers running 24×7
Posted on March 23, 2020 by weeklyr
The QC-Colab is taking steps to both keep the membership safe during the Covid-19 pandemic as well as continue to provide services for our existing membership. Following Governor Reynolds’ advice, we are working to keep the lab clean, minimize any grouping of members, in any capacity, and limit the amount of outside traffic into the space. Due to this crisis moving forward we will not be giving tours to outside guests or starting new memberships until further notice. This is to ensure that new members will be able to receive adequate training and access to the facilities in case of
Posted on January 21, 2020 by weeklyr
At the Co-Lab often times we find ways to utilize our machines in strange and amazing ways. We are makers so modifying and inventing is in our DNA; However, we also know that we are working against the clock when an idea pops into our head. It is only a matter of time before the next great idea comes along and starts to divert motivation away from our current project. This is why the Co-Lab is so perfect for makers, we have the ability to take an idea from conception to creation quicker than our brains can think up the
Posted on January 16, 2020 by weeklyr
The Qc Co-Lab is growing, and so are our tool offerings! The months of December and January marked some big milestones for the Co-Lab. Below you will see how we expanded our offerings in 3D printing, CNC routing, and metal fabrication. All of these projects wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing support the lab receives from our membership! We would like to give a big thanks to everyone who helped make these upgrades a reality and success! The Co-Lab decided in late November to purchase and stand up 3 new Ender3 Pro 3D printers to revitalize, revamp, and reimagine
