What is the Ion Prototyping Lab (IPL)? The Ion Prototyping Lab is where your ideas meet the designers, engineers, and fabricators that can make them a reality. Located at The Ion, the intersection of Houston’s culture, creativity, and innovation. Our 6,500-square-foot site offers access to equipment, engineers, and technical training–a must for every inventor, innovator, […]
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Learn the basics of Additive Manufacturing at the Ion Prototyping Lab's Intro to 3D Printing workshop. Discover the potential of 3D printing as a powerful tool for rapid fabrication and prototyping. In this 3-hour workshop, participants will gain comprehensive knowledge about Additive Manufacturing technologies and the operation of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) 3D printers. Fundamentals […]
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What is the Ion Prototyping Lab (IPL)? The Ion Prototyping Lab is where your ideas meet the designers, engineers, and fabricators that can make them a reality. Located at The Ion, the intersection of Houston’s culture, creativity, and innovation. Our 6,500-square-foot site offers access to equipment, engineers, and technical training–a must for every inventor, innovator, […]
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Join us at the Ion Prototyping Lab for an exclusive Lunch & Learn hosted by MISUMI. Greetings from the World of Gears, Levers, and Pulleys! This is a unique opportunity to witness live demonstrations of MISUMI's cutting-edge component design tools and components. Topics will include: ⚙️ Configured Components: Discover how our configured components can elevate […]
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Join Lenny Saizan, Business Broker and Managing Director of Urban Capital Network, for an informative presentation on selling and buying businesses. The process of selling and buying a business includes […]
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Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/founders-live-houston-tickets-1120180533129 Join Founders Live for an incredible evening… Founders Live is an unforgettable competition sweeping the globe where five handpicked companies take the hot seat, with only 99 seconds to pitch their company and describe their value proposition in front of an eager audience. 5 Founders 99 second each 4 minutes of audience […]
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Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/canary-live-houston-tickets-1041981032317. Canary Media is excited to bring their live event series to Houston! They invite you to join them on Thursday, January 30, 2025, 5:00–9:30 p.m. at Greentown Labs. Check out the agenda below, designed by Canary's senior reporter, Julian Spector. Featured guests include David Roberts, Tim Latimer, Claire Hao, Naomi Klinge, and […]
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Whether you're a budding entrepreneur, a visionary startup owner, or a tech aficionado, this event is tailor-made for you. Join us and discover the indispensable value of a compelling pitch deck. About the Speakers Dr. Doug Franklin “Dr. Doug” is the CEO and Co-Founder of DeckLaunch and the COO of Fresh Tech Solutionz. He has […]
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What is the purpose of Cup of Joey? It is to create a connected culture of coffee shop-open networking across our region. Every Friday morning, you’ll have the opportunity to meet new and expand your current networks, talk about tech, inspire innovation, and create community. So, what is the difference between a cup of joe […]
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SCORE is the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. Since 1964, SCORE has helped more than 11 million entrepreneurs start, grow, or successfully exit a business. SCORE's 10,000 volunteers provide free, expert mentoring, resources, and education in all 50 U.S. states and territories. Office Hours with SCORE take place each Friday morning. Additional […]
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What is the Ion Prototyping Lab (IPL)? The Ion Prototyping Lab is where your ideas meet the designers, engineers, and fabricators that can make them a reality. Located at The Ion, the intersection of Houston’s culture, creativity, and innovation. Our 6,500-square-foot site offers access to equipment, engineers, and technical training–a must for every inventor, innovator, […]
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Join us for the STEAM x Business Social at the Ion! Are you a college student or young professional interested in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, or Math (STEAM) or Business? […]
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Learn the basics of 2D CAD in Fusion360 at the Ion Prototyping Lab. Through hands-on projects, students in this workshop will be guided through Autodesk Fusion 360’s Cloud-Based, parametric modeling tools. This is an introductory class geared toward anyone looking to build projects for 2D Sketching and vector drawing. No prior CAD experience is necessary! […]
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Kristin Marie Bachmann will host an Artist Talk in the Ion District Garage (4111 Fannin Street, between Cleburne and Eagle) on Saturday, February 1, 3-4PM! Kristin’s talk will focus on her background, her process, and the three-part series of solo exhibitions featuring her current body of work, At the Still Point, the third of which is […]
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Join Have a Nice Day Market at the Ion for a free night market ringing in the Lunar New Year! Celebrate the year of the snake with 25+ food and […]
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What is the Ion Prototyping Lab (IPL)? The Ion Prototyping Lab is where your ideas meet the designers, engineers, and fabricators that can make them a reality. Located at The Ion, the intersection of Houston’s culture, creativity, and innovation. Our 6,500-square-foot site offers access to equipment, engineers, and technical training–a must for every inventor, innovator, […]
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Welcome to "Software Day at the Ion" - a program series hosted by the Ion and Mercury, where software founders can connect with mentorship at Houston’s HQ for innovation. Is your company ready for the age of AI? Mercury believes AI is significantly transforming how startups are built and operate. In fact, they believe leveraging […]
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Register here: https://business.rice.edu/event/innovation-ai-summit Join us for the Innovation & AI Summit on Wednesday, February 5th at the Ion for a half-day of insightful panels on corporate innovation, AI in healthcare, and strategy. This transformative event, co-sponsored by Rice Business Executive Education, Rice University Office of Innovation, Ion, Rice Alliance and Accenture, offers a unique opportunity […]
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Join us for a special edition of the Ion Block Party, co-hosted with Black at Microsoft (BAM) Houston, as we honor Black History Month with an evening full of connection, celebration and community. Whether you're an entrepreneur, innovator or simply a supporter of Houston's vibrant ecosystem, this event is your chance to expand your network and […]
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Come join us for another Houston Hardware Meetup with some inspiring guest speakers lined up, as well refreshments provided by sponsors. There will be opportunities to make connections, see demos […]
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What is the purpose of Cup of Joey? It is to create a connected culture of coffee shop-open networking across our region. Every Friday morning, you’ll have the opportunity to […]
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Register here: https://lu.ma/o5a2o9bt. Join Vesti at this gathering of professionals and innovators to discuss the numerous opportunities in going global.
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SCORE is the nation's largest network of volunteer, expert business mentors. Since 1964, SCORE has helped more than 11 million entrepreneurs start, grow, or successfully exit a business. SCORE's 10,000 volunteers provide free, expert mentoring, resources, and education in all 50 U.S. states and territories. Office Hours with SCORE take place each Friday morning. Additional […]
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What is the Ion Prototyping Lab (IPL)? The Ion Prototyping Lab is where your ideas meet the designers, engineers, and fabricators that can make them a reality. Located at The Ion, the intersection of Houston’s culture, creativity, and innovation. Our 6,500-square-foot site offers access to equipment, engineers, and technical training–a must for every inventor, innovator, […]
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Learn the basics of 2D Fabrication at the Ion Prototyping Lab's Intro to Laser Cutting workshop. Discover the versatility of laser cutting and its role in rapid prototyping and fabricating. In this 3-hour workshop, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of Subtractive Manufacturing technology and the operation of an industrial laser cutter. Material Compatibility: Learn about […]
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