53rd Boston Hardware Meetup @ 908 Devices | Life Sciences

​Our 53rd Boston Hardware Meetup is coming up at 908 Devices! 908 Devices are revolutionizing chemical analysis with their handheld and desktop devices for forensics, life sciences research, and more.

Note: We're now using Luma as our primary event platform! Please join the event and follow our luma here: https://lu.ma/vv1bhqw1

​We have a great group of guest speakers

• ​Chris Brown: Co-Founder and Chief Technology/Product Officer at 908 Devices. Chris has worked in a number of technology spaces over his career, and will talk about a range of interesting challenges encountered bringing “worlds-first” hardware/software products to life.
• ​Sam Shames is the co-founder and COO of Embr Labs, the company behind the Embr Wave. The Wave is an intelligent wristband that delivers warming and cooling thermal sensations to augment how people feel and has been clinically validated for has been clinically validated for hot flashes, sleep, stress, thermal comfort, and more. Sam graduated from MIT with BS is materials science and engineering and has led both technical and go-to-market functions at Embr.

​Agenda
6:30-7:00 - Arrival
7:00-7:10 - Welcome and introduction
7:10-8:10 - Guest speakers and audience Q&A
8:10-8:30p - Community open mic
8:30-9:00p - Mix + mingle

​Thank you to our host
908 Devices Inc. develops purpose-built handheld and desktop devices with chemical and biochemical analysis technology to interrogate unknown and invisible materials providing answers for critical-to-life questions in life science research, biopharmaceuticals, forensics and adjacent markets.

​Thank you to our partner
informal is a freelance collective for the most talented independent professionals in hardware. With expertise in a diverse range of industries from consumer electronics to aerospace, informal members work with clients at every stage to design, manufacture, and scale physical products. Whether you're looking for a single contractor, a full-time employee, or an entire team of professionals to work on everything from product development to go-to-market strategy, the informal collective has the perfect collection of people for the job. Learn more.

Directions for tonight:

• Location on Google Maps is correct
• https://maps.app.goo.gl/Cdhkd6ndjPcHwT3e6
• Enter at the building entrance on Pappas Way
• Someone will direct attendees to the 908 office located on the second floor

Parking

• Visitor spots are available in front of the building on Pappas Way
• To the left of the building (which faces UPS) any spot in the lot can be used
• To the right of the building (which faces Kenseal) there are spots marked ‘908 devices’ and these can be used