Past Garages
From 3D printing in Lagos to designing gas turbines in Algiers, Garages has set up shop in both emerging and established innovation hubs around the world. See what we’ve created.
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Technology is changing the way we build — whether sitting at your desk or working on the manufacturing floor. Printers now use plastics and metals instead of just ink. Prototyping happens in a number of hours — not weeks, months or years. Software is sharpening design capabilities beyond a pencil’s reach.
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Through Garages, the next frontier of physical and digital innovations is made available for everyone to explore, learn and experiment. Learn about where we’re going next.
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Past Garages
From 3D printing in Lagos to designing gas turbines in Algiers, Garages has set up shop in both emerging and established innovation hubs around the world. See what we’ve created.
Berlin
At Factory Berlin, GE offered hands-on experience with 3D printers and other cutting-edge manufacturing tools and hosted panel discussions on trends from digitization to LED lighting to the skills of the future.
Berlin
Fab Lab Berlin, the local Makers hub, hosted an evening event to discuss the latest in DIY manufacturing, wearables and 3D printing. Wolf Jeschonnek of Fab Lab Berlin moderated a panel that included Lisa Lang of @ElektroCouture and Thomas Gnahm of Trafo Pop.
Berlin
Garages partnered with the Digital Leadership Institute and Geekettes on an event to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Lady Ada Lovelace, the world’s first computer programmer. Cheryl Miller of Digital Leadership Institute moderated a roundtable on how to get more girls and women into digital careers.
Brussels
At the Brussels Garage, participants saw first-hand how GE is bringing software and hardware together to make manufacturing smarter, faster, more personal. 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC mills and other cutting-edge manufacturing tools were all available for use.
Brussels
GE hosted a series of PechaKucha Nights — informal gatherings where creative people came together to share their ideas, work and thoughts. Robot maker Jan de Coster, Cheryl Miller of the Digital Leadership Institute and Martin Schuurmans of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology were among the speakers.
Brussels
Garages featured a Youth Discovery Programme, with workshops hosted by JA-YE and Vlajo that focused on the skills of tomorrow.
Algiers
In Algeria, Garages is part of a multi-year innovation program launched by GE and Sonelgaz called I.D.E.A (Industry and Entrepreneurship Development in Algeria). The entrepreneurship initiative is aimed at nurturing local innovation in the energy-sector supply chain.
Algiers
Garages participants got the chance to use 3D printers, laser cutters and other equipment now used in advanced manufacturing.
Algiers
Garages embarked on a two-week roadshow through Algiers and Oran after the event, attracting more than 1,400 visitors.
Lagos
At the Lagos Garage, the focus was on training the community in new manufacturing and production technologies and skills. Nigerian entrepreneurs had the opportunity to learn about technologies like 3D printing as well as business planning for startups.
Lagos
GE is working to help build a skilled workforce in the region, hosting a hands-on training program focused on growing the power generation service sector.
Lagos
GE expanded on the earlier success of the Lagos Garage by returning for a six-week educational curriculum to accelerate the impact of Nigeria’s most promising entrepreneurs.
Lagos
Working with world-class instructors, investors, technical experts and partners, Nigerian entrepreneurs experienced a culture of collaboration and innovation to help bring their ideas to life.
Washington
At the D.C. Garage, visionaries Massimo Banzi of Arduino, Justin Fishkin of Local Motors and Jesse Harrington Au of Autodesk shared their views on the future of manufacturing.
Washington
Garages participants got hands-on experience with the latest technologies and learned about topics ranging from the skills of the future to advanced manufacturing policy.
Washington
FirstBuild, a partnership between GE and Local Motors, featured a co-creation challenge on the future of cooking. Participants were invited to share ideas on ways to improve the performance of kitchen appliances.
Chicago
GE partnered with Chicago Ideas Week to create an advanced manufacturing fab lab for technologists, entrepreneurs and Makers.
Chicago
Garages participants got hands-on experience with high-tech prototyping equipment and heard about the latest manufacturing trends from a speaker lineup that included Massimo Banzi of Arduino and Zach Kaplan of Inventables.
Houston
Garages visited the Rice University campus, giving students a hands-on experience with the latest manufacturing technologies.
Houston
Rice University students took part in workshops where they could try out 3D printers, laser cutters, metal inert gas welders and other advanced manufacturing tools.
New
At the New York Garage, GE partnered with STORY to celebrate the quick and the quirky under the theme of “Making Things.”
New
The unique retail space in Chelsea evolved into a co-working lab, where innovation came to life through high-tech tools and curated merchandise.
New
The New York Garage featured more than 40 events, ranging from robot workshops to classes on everything from 3D printing to the nexus of laser cutters and fashion.
Our Partners
Wherever Garages goes, we bring with us top experts from GE’s partners. Join us to discover new ways of thinking through design challenges and the latest tools in advanced manufacturing. Explore our partners below.
Open Innovation
By crowdsourcing innovation — with a global network of experts and enthusiasts — GE is helping to solve some of industry’s most pressing challenges.
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