Entrepreneurs flock to the Valley for CEA Innovate!

Autumn may offer up some cooler weather with the monsoons, but something even cooler that is happening in Arizona is the CEA Innovate! conference which is focused on the growing technology industry across the country. Created by the Consumer Electronics Association to take a progressive look at the rising technology industry, CEA Innovate! is a three-day conference … Read more

Local Motors presented at first-ever White House Maker Faire

Local Motors, Inc., a Chandler, AZ company and the world’s leading open-source hardware innovation company, was part of the first-ever White House Maker Faire, June 18, 2014. In February 2014 the White House announced its intent to celebrate America’s students and entrepreneurs who are inventing the future. The event took place at the White House … Read more

Embrace your inner geek at Comicon 2014 – AZTB coverage

Starting today, the Downtown Phoenix area will be invaded by elaborate costumes, comic book nerds, anime enthusiasts, and video game fanatics as Phoenix’s 2014 Comicon commences. The AZTB team has the pleasure of teaming up with the University of Advancing Technology (UAT) to discover the techie side of what Comicon has to offer. Demonstrations of … Read more

MakerBot launches 3 new printers – now there are no more excuses

MakerBot Founder Bre Pettis revealed a partnership,  three 3D printers, apps and toy collection at CES 2014. With each unveiling of products he reminded us that his purpose is to help us all “unleash the creative” through 3D printing-and with these new products, there are “no more excuses not to 3D print,” Pettis said. “It’s … Read more

Xerocraft Co-working Space Expands to 4,400-Sq. Ft.

After being cramped in a 900-square foot facility for over three years, Xerocraft, a Tucson-based, non-profit, co-working space for makers and tinkerers are stretching their legs and moving into about a 4,400 square foot facility in downtown Tucson to accommodate their growing numbers and equipment. Jeremy Briddle, Xerocraft’s treasurer, shares the milestones leading up to … Read more

Techiepalooza 2.0 Conference Takes Over ASU SkySong On November 15

Last June, ASU Venture Catalyst launched its first-ever Techiepalooza event with the goal of bringing the local entrepreneurial and tech community together to network and learn at ASU SkySong in Scottsdale. The turnout was nearly 3 times what they expected, with close to 600 people shuffling through the modestly-sized ASU SkySong venue throughout the evening (read AZTechBeat’s … Read more