NextFab CEO Evan Malone sees a future where the makerspace’s brand-new Wilmington location attracts technologists and creators often disconnected from the broader community.

“Imagine Philly entrepreneurs tapping [into] the technical talent of the DuPont folks that are joining in Wilmington, or Wilmington and Philly artists sharing techniques and collaborating on works that span both cities,” Malone told Technical.ly in an email.

Following two years of planning, the expansion became a reality Wednesday after a ribbon-cutting at the 10,000-square-foot location, housed in Wilmington’s Creative District. The ceremony was attended by Delaware Gov. John Carney and Wilmington Mayor Mike Purzycki.

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