How the 5 P’s Turn Ideas Into Real-World Creations

Innovation doesn’t just happen — it’s built, step by step. At the Franklin Center for Innovation, we teach students and creators to turn ideas into impact through a hands-on framework we call the 5 P’s: Proposal, Pattern Making, Prototyping, Production, and Presentation. Each stage builds essential skills in communication, design, fabrication, and entrepreneurship. Whether you’re…

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Training M.E.T.H.O.D.S. for a New Future.

author – Logan L. Masterson Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology, Hypothesis, Observation, Design & Systemization M.E.T.H.O.D.S is an acronym describing the learning and development process practiced by digital fabricators. It is cyclical in nature, meaning that once the end is reached, the process starts all over again, whether for the refinement of a project or the beginning of a…

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Recreational Drone Use in Kentucky

Drones can be used for photography, personal enjoyment, and even some competitive activities like racing.  In Kentucky, recreational drone use is governed by federal and state regulations. Key requirements include passing the Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST), registering drones weighing over 0.55 pounds, and adhering to FAA guidelines such as flying below 400 feet and keeping…

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