ShopBot's Email Newsletter
May 2013
VCarve Pro ShopBot Edition v7.0
With this upgrade, PartWorks is officially changing its name to VCarvePro ShopBot Edition. It's always been the same program but the versions done for ShopBot generate only .sbp files. The difference in names and version numbers has created a bit of confusion in the past especially when someone wanted to demo the program. The upgrade is free to those who have purchased since January 2012 and $150 for those with earlier versions. If you think you are eligible for the free upgrade and have not received an email about this, contact Dianne at ShopBot. Note that PartWorks 3D is not changing names nor has it been updated.
ShopBot HandibotTM Smart Power Tool
ShopBot will be launching a new tool, the Handibot smart power tool,
at the Hardware Innovations Workshop and Maker Faire in San Mateo, CA
(May 14-29). The Handibot tool is a new kind of Smart Digital Power
Tool. It's a small powerhouse. Single-purpose, task-oriented mobile apps
will put a Handibot power tool to work on a jobsite or for a DIY project
at the squeeze of a button. Handibot tools use computer-control of
high-precision robotic motion components to put accurate cutting,
drilling, and machining into an individual's hands. Whether used on the
construction or job-site, in the classroom, or in the home or garage
shop, these tools will provide amazing machining capabilities for
cutting, trimming, and detailing shapes nearly impossible with
traditional portable power tools.
More on Hardware Innovations Workshop >
http://makezine.com/hardware-innovation-workshop/
Camp ShopBot
See Bill Palumbo's reports on the
April 7th Southern CA camp and the
Camp in Philadelphia April 27
The next scheduled Camp ShopBot is in Denver CO on June 22 >
More info
ShopBot Events in May
May 3-4 Training classes at ShopBot
May 8 - Online Training Class from TJ, ShopBot
May 14-15 Hardware Innovation Workshop, San Mateo CA
May 18-19 San Mateo Maker Faire
May22 - Online Training Class from TJ, ShopBot
For more info go to Coming Events
