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    Verbund offener Werkstätten

    from Berlin

    The Verbund offener Werkstätten is a creative community that promotes craftsmanship and digital technologies. Here, people share knowledge and resources in various fields of work. With a focus on INCLUSION, SAFETY, and SUSTAINABILITY, the association provides space for INNOVATION and COLLABORATION.

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    Verbund Offener Werkstätten: A Space for Creativity and Collaboration

    The Verbund Offener Werkstätten is a dynamic and diverse community focused on promoting craftsmanship, computer-controlled manufacturing processes, and digital technologies. These Open Workshops are places where people come together to share and collaboratively use knowledge, tools, machines, technology, and materials.

    Key Products and Services

    • Diverse Work Areas: The workshops offer a wide range of work areas, including 3D printing, biology/chemistry, CNC milling, digital media, printing processes, electronics, woodworking, ceramics/pottery, and many more[5].
    • Makerspaces and FabLabs: Many of the workshops are designed as makerspaces or fablabs, specializing in digital manufacturing and the processing of biomaterials[2].
    • Further Education and Training: Regular seminars and workshops for instructors and users to impart professional competence and promote the safe use of machines[3].

    Main Mission and Values

    The main mission of the Verbund Offener Werkstätten is to create an open and inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds and abilities can come together to learn, experiment, and work creatively. The values include:

    • Knowledge and Resource Sharing: The sharing of tools, machines, and knowledge is at the core.
    • Inclusion and Accessibility: The entry threshold is to be kept as low as possible to enable broad participation.
    • Safety and Responsibility: Comprehensive orientation and a safety culture are essential for the operation of the workshops[2][3].

    Sustainability Goals and Initiatives

    The Verbund Offener Werkstätten is engaged in various sustainability initiatives:

    • Resource Conservation and Repair: Projects like "Repair Connects" promote the repair and reuse of materials to reduce waste[4].
    • Environmental Awareness: Many workshops focus on processing biomaterials and promoting sustainable manufacturing methods[2].
    • Networking and Community Building: By networking with other DIY locations and developing shared resources and manuals, the long-term sustainability of the workshops is secured[2].

    Current Developments and Projects

    • CoWiki 2.0: A project to create a growing manual and training program for operators, instructors, and users of the Open Workshops, supported by the Anstiftung[2].
    • FabAccess: A management system for managing machine permissions and usage fees to increase safety and efficiency[2].
    • Annual General Meeting and Seminars: Regular events and seminars to strengthen the community and share new ideas and skills[1][3].

    The Verbund Offener Werkstätten offers a dynamic and supportive environment where creativity, innovation, and sustainability are at the forefront. By promoting knowledge and resource sharing and developing sustainable practices, the Verbund contributes to strengthening local communities and fostering a creative and responsible society.

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