Wednesday, November 15, 2017

TechShop Shuts Down, Looks For Buyer, Never Opened In LA

TechShop, the "Maker" space operator which allowed technology enthusiasts to access 3D printers, do-it-yourself electronics tools, and other resources for the DIY and "Maker" movements, has shut down all of its locations nationwide, and is now looking for a buyer, the company said on Wednesday. The company--which had announced plans to open a location in Los Angeles in 2014, and even announced a deal in May of 2015 to open up a location at The REEF in downtown Los Angeles. However, by February of 2016, the company said it would no longer be opening up that planned location, and then failed to find or open a location at all in Los Angeles.

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