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MIT Fab Lab Marks 25 Years of Fabrication
July 28, 2026
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MIT's Fab Lab Marks 25 Years of Digital Fabrication
MIT's digital fabrication laboratory is turning 25 this week, with its FAB26 conference held across Cambridge — the third time it has taken place here since 2005. Founder Neil Gershenfeld said he did “not remotely” expect the lab's impact, arguing that the ability to produce what you consume “changes everything.” The conference will showcase innovations from Fab Labs worldwide, including rapid prototyping, aquaponic systems, and antennas for data networks.
Cambridge Day
Sarepta Therapeutics Names Michael Severino as New CEO
Cambridge-based biotech Sarepta Therapeutics announced former AbbVie executive Michael Severino will become CEO, succeeding retiring chief Doug Ingram.
BioPharma Dive
Berklee's Brooklynn Performs at Kendall Center Roof Garden Tonight
Singer-songwriter Brooklynn performs a free outdoor concert at the Urban Park Roof Garden tonight from 5 to 7 p.m. as part of the Berklee Summer in the City series.
Berklee College of Music
Oak Hill Bio to Go Public via $175M SPAC Merger
Cambridge-based Oak Hill Bio announced a merger with Research Alliance Corporation III to go public on Nasdaq under ticker 'OAKH' and fund its Angelman syndrome drug, rugonersen.
GlobeNewswire
State Senate Adopts Truck, Speed Camera Safety Amendments
The Massachusetts Senate adopted amendments from Senator William Brownsberger on truck safety requirements and speed cameras in school and construction zones, aimed at reducing fatalities in cities like Cambridge and Boston.
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Cambridge Plays Hosts Junk Journaling at Vellucci Plaza Today
Albertine Press leads a free junk-journaling session at Vellucci Plaza today from 4 to 6 p.m., with a rain date of Wednesday, July 29.
City of Cambridge
Central Square Food and Mural Arts Tour Runs Today
The Central Square Food and Mural Arts Tour starts at 765 Massachusetts Ave. today from 3 to 5 p.m., highlighting the neighborhood's food and public art.
Cambridge Office for Tourism
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