HeatSync Labs
| Formation | 2009 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Mesa, Arizona |
| Website | https://www.heatsynclabs.org/ |
HeatSync Labs is a hackerspace located in Mesa, Arizona that started in 2009. As Arizona's first hackerspace, it operates a 3,200 sq foot community workshop that provides a wide range of tools, equipment, and classes focused on electronics, fabrication, and other maker-related skills.[1]
History
Founded in 2009, Jacob Rosenthal and Jeremy Leung co-founded HeatSync Labs.[2][3] Before moving to its current location, the hackerspace operated out of a software incubator space. Funding for the current location was raised through a community crowdfunding campaign.[4]
On August 24, 2016, Ryan McDermott from HeatSync Labs was invited to the White House to meet with the Office of Science and Technology Policy along with 179 other representatives from other hackerspaces.[5][6][7]
Startups & companies
The following are companies or consultancies that were either created or incubated at HeatSync Labs:[8]
Iced Dev[9][10], Meshblu/Octoblu, LumenCanvas, Magnolia Development, and Mindblender Productions.
Organizations & communities
The following are organizations or community initiatives that either involve, were started by, or are led by HeatSync Lab members:[8] AIot DevFest, Southwest Maker Fest, Bike Mesa, GDG Phoenix, AZ Haunters, and Women Who Code Phoenix.
Facilities
The organization operates a 3,200 sq foot facility consisting of a large common meeting area, electronics workbenches, and separate workshop spaces for fabrication and machining projects. Equipment available to members includes: 3D printers, laser cutters, soldering stations, saws, welders, sewing machines, and other machine tools.[11] In addition to providing access to equipment, the hackerspace offers classes and workshops that teach members how to use the tools and develop practical skills.[12]
Due-paying members have 24/7 access to the facility while non-paying members have access 7 pm to 10 pm every weekday. Additionally, due-paying members have access to storage space.[13]
See also
External links
References
- ^ AP Archive (August 3, 2015). HeatSync Labs, a so-called hackerspace in Mesa, Arizona provides members and the public alike a spac. Retrieved May 18, 2026 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Timeline: Downtown Mesa's evolution". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ^ Kashfi, Emaun. "Hackerspaces act as high-tech workshops". Poughkeepsie Journal. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ^ Dorantes-Garcia, Alison (May 5, 2014). "If it Doesn't Exist, Build it: An Interview With Jasper Nance". HuffPost. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ^ LiveNOW from FOX (August 29, 2016). HeatSync Labs provides Makerspace to Mesa. Retrieved May 18, 2026 – via YouTube.
- ^ "Nation of Makers Meeting at the White House". www.linkedin.com. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- ^ "NationOfMakersMeetingNotes - Bloominglabs". www.bloominglabs.org. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- ^ a b "Projects - HeatSync Labs". www.heatsynclabs.org. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- ^ "IcedDev". iceddev.com. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- ^ "Luis Montes - Founder at Iced Dev". THE ORG. Retrieved May 18, 2026.
- ^ By (March 11, 2013). "Hackerspace Intro: HeatSync Labs". Hackaday. Retrieved May 17, 2026.
- ^ 3.1K views · 72 reactions | Check out HeatSync Labs in downtown #Mesa! They are a maker space focused on education. Big thanks to Milton for helping me make a pedigree chart using their laser cutter. #InnovationDisrict | Mayor Mark Freeman. Retrieved May 18, 2026 – via www.facebook.com.
- ^ Dougherty, Dale (October 26, 2012). "Watch Where You Park Your Stuff at HeatSync Labs - Make:". Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers. Retrieved May 18, 2026.