Portland Hardware Meetup

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For our ninth Hardware Meetup, we will be going on location to Portland's largest glass blowing facility. We will hear from Nic Ramirez, co-founder of North Drinkware on their approach to product development and innovation. We will then get to see some of the behind-the-scenes production of North's unique glassware products made right here in PDX. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about an exciting local brand and maker.

• North Drinkware is an Oregon-based company specializing in handblown glassware that incorporates three-dimensional, to-scale representations of iconic mountains. Founded by friends with a shared passion for design and the outdoors, each glass is crafted with exceptional detail, capturing the beauty of peaks like Mt. Hood, Mt. Rainier, and more. Known for its high-quality craftsmanship and commitment to local production, North Drinkware produces each piece one at a time using a proprietary blend of traditional glassblowing techniques and modern, innovative tools. With their line of glasses, new Outdoor Cups, custom Pendleton blankets, and other accessories, North Drinkware enables mountain lovers to truly bring the mountains home.
• Elements Glass is a renowned glassblowing studio and gallery specializing in custom, handcrafted glass art. Known for its vibrant, unique designs, Elements Glass creates a range of pieces, from functional glassware to decorative sculptures and architectural installations. Since 2014, Elements Glass has collaborated closely with North Drinkware to create North’s line of handblown mountain glasses.

Agenda
7:00-7:30 - Arrival, mingle, grab refreshments
7:30-8:00 - North Drinkware talk with audience Q+A
8:00-8:30 - Elements studio tour with audience Q+A
8:30-9:00p - Mix + mingle*

*Note: we will likely not have time for community prototype/demo sharing at this one.

Don't miss out on the chance to learn about amazing products being designed and made in Portland, while making new connections, sharing ideas, and getting inspired. See you there!

Our monthly Hardware Meetups happen in 25+ cities around the world, bringing together hardware professionals to share projects, talk about their businesses, and network with other engineers, entrepreneurs, designers, suppliers, and more. Whether you're a hardware pro or just hardware curious, all are welcome.

Thank you to our partners:
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