[Noisebridge-discuss] Fwd: New equipment for noisebridge :)

[Patrick O'Doherty]

+1 this could only happen if there we're very explicit about not taking
on the liability for running or owning the machine. 

if folks are interested in having the equipment in the space, then I'd
recommend someone reach out to them and get a sense of their comfort
level with such an agreement. 

p

On Fri, Dec 04, 2015 at 01:55:26PM -0800, jarrod hicks wrote:
> Very Interesting proposal. It would be neat to learn to use it.
> 
> It is not unprecedented for Hackerspaces to formally host privately
> owned equipment. I don't know if this has ever been done at
> Noisebridge on this scale.
> 
> I doubt anyone would go out of their way to break the injection
> moulding machine. However, Noisebridge probably can't afford to be
> liable to another company for such a classy piece of equipment, or
> production time lost do to damages.
> 
> The relationship between Noisebridge and Droponic in regards to the
> machine would need to be clearly defined; i.e. "good contracts make
> good friends".
> 
> If Droponic wanted to have the machine at Noisebridge a clear written
> agreement would need to be made stating something along the lines of
> "if the machine is broken or stolen while it is a Noisebridge,
> Noisebridge does not obligate itself to repair or replace the
> equipment nor reimburse for lost production time and materials."
> 
> The details of who maintains their company's equipment while it is
> hosted at Noisebridge should also be worked out in writing.
> 
> On Fri, Dec 4, 2015 at 12:18 PM, Patrick O'Doherty <p at trickod.com> wrote:
> > I have zero details about the machine itself. Maybe someone could reach out to
> > Pablo to ask for more specifics?
> >
> > Would this be useful to the community? I feel like 3d printers are much closer
> > aligned with our fabrication needs
> >
> > p
> >
> > On Fri, Dec 04, 2015 at 10:40:40AM -0800, John Ellis wrote:
> >> Hi Patrick,
> >>
> >> Do we know what the material and tooling(die) requirements are? A few
> >> details such as the type/model might make things easier clearer.
> >>
> >> If it works out, and get used effectively, it would be great for NB. The
> >> learning curve would be somewhat steep though.
> >> IMHO Encouraging local production is a very good thing, but not so easy in
> >> practice.
> >>
> >> Regards,
> >> John
> >> PS. My background is in programming and electronics, not manufacturing or
> >> 3D design.
> >>
> >> On Fri, Dec 4, 2015 at 10:14 AM, Patrick O'Doherty <p at trickod.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> > This came into secretary@ and could be interesting for the space.
> >> >
> >> > p
> >> >
> >> > ----- Forwarded message from Pablo Criado-P??rez <pablo at droponic.com>
> >> > -----
> >> >
> >> > > Date: Fri, 04 Dec 2015 17:24:29 +0000
> >> > > From: Pablo Criado-P??rez <pablo at droponic.com>
> >> > > To: secretary at noisebridge.net
> >> > > Subject: New equipment for noisebridge :)
> >> > >
> >> > > Hi Noisebridge!
> >> > > First, awesome space! I have a small proposition, we are looking to buy
> >> > an injection molding machine
> >> > > but only need to use it a few times a month. So I thought it could be
> >> > great to
> >> > > place it in noisebridge and share it with the community! Now I now this
> >> > can sometimes be a large machine, but I think it is definitely
> >> > > worth having. We want to launch this cool product we designed, but
> >> > outsourcing
> >> > > injection molding is just to expensive. And this is a problem many people
> >> > > struggle with. So having the machine I think could really help people
> >> > out, and
> >> > > give them the chance to make more
> >> > > Would love to hear what you think,
> >> > > Thanks! Pablo
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > Pablo Criado-P??rez
> >> > > Founder & CEO, Droponic
> >> > > Phone: +1 857-200-3240
> >> > > Email: pablo at droponic.com
> >> > > Website: http://droponic.com
> >> > > Skype: jonycp
> >> > > Address: San Francisco, CA
> >> >
> >> > ----- End forwarded message -----
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