A hackerspace in Waterloo Region, Ontario. Open to the public every Tuesday evening from 7-10!

Joined July 2009
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15 Jun 2021
#PRIDE has a lot of history to it. In 1969 at Stonewall, there was an uprising, a push back to say LGBTQ people can exist with the opposite of shame, which is pride. We here at kwartzlab want you to be able to do more than come visit, we want you to feel welcome and safe. 1/2
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15 Jun 2021
2/2 ... Since, after all, making is for everybody. No matter your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or where you are during your own journey to be your authentic self! We hope to meet new makers again soon. Until then, be true and be kind.
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26 Aug 2020
Check out our new Virtual Video Tour: youtube.com/watch?v=hJbbSnDE…. If you'd like to join our community of makers and artists you can request an interview here: bit.ly/joinkwartzlab. We hope to re-open to the public (Tuesday Open Nights) again soon. For now we are "member's only".

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3 Jun 2020
Thank you to the hundreds of volunteer helpers who made the #CommunityShield possible. We can’t post the video here so please check it out on Facebook: facebook.com/193736134722/po… it’s been a tremendous ride and you all helped Canada in a time of exteme crisis. Thanks to @InkSmith3D.
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Kwartzlab retweeted
New all-time record for #TheCanadianShield team - we’ve officially produced 1 MILLION shields in just 5 DAYS! Huge shoutout to our amazing team for achieving this milestone. #canadianppe
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3 Jun 2020
Huge thanks to @PSHSAca for supporting delivery of our #CommunityShield to in-need users all over Ontario. Since their customers have a huge overlap with our customers they decided to use their negotiated courier discounts and just pay the whole tab. #InThisTogether @canshieldppe
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1 Jun 2020
As the #CommunityShield project winds down we have more shields available to send to in-need groups. We delivered 100 to @Workingcentre today, but if your community organization needs some please request here: bit.ly/GetComShield. Commercial visit: @canshieldppe & @InkSmith3D
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Kwartzlab retweeted
23 May 2020
InkSmith and @kwartzlab would like to thank everyone who contributed to the #CommunityShield project over the past two months. The project will be slowly wrapping up now that @canshieldppe is in a position to take over donations. Check out this recap 📹 youtube.com/watch?v=zgtxjmeC…

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Kwartzlab retweeted
It takes a village. #TheCommunityShield🇨🇦🛡️
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Kwartzlab retweeted
On this #ThankYouThursday, we'd like to thank @InkSmith3D for donating faceshields to help our staff #staysafe! @kwartzlab @canshieldppe #CommunityShield #StrongerTogetherWR #WRawesome
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6 May 2020
As of today we have shipped 10,500 #CommunityShield to in-need organizations all over Canada. From British Columbia to Nova Scotia and almost every province in between. Thanks to @InkSmith3D for supporting this journey as well as thanks to our many tireless volunteers! #StopCovid
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Kwartzlab retweeted
27 Apr 2020
We've partnered with @CivilianPrintCo to bring you two t-shirts that make an impact! Proceeds from the #CommunityShield tee help cover shipping costs of 3D printed parts across the province and proceeds from #TheCanadianShield tee will go to @Nutrition4Learn and @FoodBankWatReg.
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Kwartzlab retweeted
26 Apr 2020
Thank you to our friends over at @kwartzlab for partnering with us on the #CommunityShield project! These volunteers are working diligently to collect, clean, assemble, and distribute 3D printed PPE face shields for in-need healthcare providers. Check out their cool t-shirts!
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25 Apr 2020
In partnership with @InkSmith3D & makers across Canada, we have distributed nearly 5,000 #CommunityShield to in-need groups across ON. Know a group that needs them? Share this form: bit.ly/GetComShield Need more than 100?: canadianshieldppe.ca #wraweaome #canadaunited

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25 Apr 2020
We have been distributing to groups such as midwives, pharmacists, food banks, retirement homes, community kitchens, shelters and more. Basically groups whose budgets are already razor thin and who don’t normally need PPE. We are NOT distributing to individuals... yet.
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Kwartzlab retweeted
21 Apr 2020
We can't say it enough - our community is amazing!! #CommunityShield 🙌
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Kwartzlab retweeted
Huge thank you to the team @TridomeBuilds - they donated their sanitation tent to help us get our #TheCanadianShield manufacturing going. If anyone knows where this could help, Tridome is willing to donate again! #WereAllInThisTogether @brucelauckner @ElliotGFung @KleinDov
Replying to @conquercovid19
@conquercovid19 @VancityReynolds @wick_22 we have a building to donate to your cause or anyone you may know that would benefit Please help us find it a new home We are incredibly proud of the team at @InkSmith3D and what they have accomplished but now they have outgrown it!!!
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19 Apr 2020
3D printed headbands for the #CommunityShield project making Face Shields for #COVID19 front line workers across Ontario. In partnership with @InkSmith3D. #kwawesome we’ve shipped nearly 2100 shields out this week! Thanks to everyone who has donated. #makersgonnamake
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14 Apr 2020
We are helping organize this effort and our members and community volunteers are working tirelessly with @InkSmith3D to get these Community Shields out the door and to the front lines.
14 Apr 2020
Replying to @InkSmith3D
That's a pretty cool shirt if you ask us! #CommunityShield Be sure to check out the many other local companies with awesome shirts here: kw-awesome.ca/kwsmallbusines…
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