SYNOPSIS

The maker culture is a contemporary culture or subculture representing a technology ­based extension of DIY culture that intersects with hacker culture (which is less concerned with physical objects as it focuses on software) and revels in the creation of new devices as well as tinkering with existing ones. The maker culture in general supports open­ source hardware. Typical interests enjoyed by the maker culture include engineering­ oriented pursuits such as electronics, robotics, 3D printing, and the use of Computer Numeric Control tools, as well as more traditional activities such as metalworking, woodworking, and, mainly, its predecessor, the traditional arts and crafts. The subculture stresses a cut­ and ­paste approach to standardized hobbyist technologies, and encourages cookbook re­use of designs published on websites and maker ­oriented publications. There is a strong focus on using and learning practical skills and applying them to reference designs. This talk will cover an example on how Shenzhen, China setup the eco­system for Maker Pro.


BIODATA OF SPEAKER

Ir. Lee Mun Poh graduated with a Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering) from the University of Sussex (UK) in 1975. He is a registered Professional Engineer with a Practising Certificate (Mechanical), Board of Engineers, Malaysia. Ir. Lee has more than 40 years working experience in the field of industrial automation and controls. He is currently the Adviser to IEMICTSIG. He specializes in technical products for the Maker Movement and the IOT. He has more than 10 years working experience in the timber industry in Syarikat Jengka Sdn. Bhd and completed projects in the timber, electronic, chemical and automotive industries.