3D printing isn’t just for supercars, now it’s for drones, too
Organic-looking designs consolidate parts numbers and cut mass by up to 40 percent. Enlarge / A 3D-printed Czinger brake node that combines the caliper and upright with 40 percent less mass than a conventional assembly. (credit:.....»»
Technology reveals new picture of ancient Native American culture
Jeff Ferguson, Rob Walker and Francisco "Paco" Gomez at the University of Missouri are part of an interdisciplinary research team using drones equipped with light detection and ranging, or lidar, to study ancient Native American villages called puebl.....»»
Drones reveal the secrets of one of World War II"s bloodiest battles
Archaeologists have used high-resolution LiDAR equipment mounted on a drone to investigate a section of the battlefield of the Battle of the Bulge (December 1944 to January 1945), revealing almost 1,000 previously unknown features......»»
Helicopter, drones bomb Colorado"s 3,378-acre Little Mesa fire with igniting ping pong balls
A lightning-sparked fire southwest of Delta was burning on 3,378 acres Tuesday morning after firefighters deployed a helicopter and drones to drop hundreds of ping-pong balls filled with glycol chemicals that ignite on impact to create backfires on m.....»»
After a string of shark attacks, here"s how officers at one New York beach use drones to keep swimmers safe
Warmer and cleaner waters off the coast of Long Island, New York, in recent years have brought growing numbers of bait fish to the area — and with them, the bigger fish that eat them, including sharks. In some ways, it's a good sign for the environ.....»»
New method a step toward future 3D printing of human tissues
A team of bioengineers and biomedical scientists from the University of Sydney and the Children's Medical Research Institute (CMRI) at Westmead have used 3D photolithographic printing to create a complex environment for assembling tissue that mimics.....»»
3D printing isn’t just for supercars, now it’s for drones, too
Organic-looking designs consolidate parts numbers and cut mass by up to 40 percent. Enlarge / A 3D-printed Czinger brake node that combines the caliper and upright with 40 percent less mass than a conventional assembly. (credit:.....»»
3D printing isn’t just for supercars, now it’s for drone wings, too
Organic-looking designs consolidate parts numbers and cut mass by up to 40 percent. Enlarge / A 3D-printed Czinger brake node that combines the caliper and upright with 40 percent less mass than a conventional assembly. (credit:.....»»
Simple ballpoint pen can write custom LEDs
The invention of the printing press revolutionized duplication of the written word, giving the hands of tired scribes a break and making written material more accessible. A similar breakthrough has happened in reverse in the McKelvey School of Engine.....»»
Koala conservation heats up: Drones used to thermally detect animals
Conservation scientists from the University of Newcastle are using heat-detecting drones to capture data on koala populations in Port Stephens LGA......»»
How 3D Printed Homes Can Be More Thermally Efficient
The construction industry is continuously seeking new ways to innovate and improve efficiency. One area of focus that has garnered significant attention is additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing. This cutting-edge technology allows for pr.....»»
Sea drones: What are they and how much do they cost?
Moscow has blamed Ukraine for a series of attacks by sea drones on Russian naval targets......»»
3D Printing Paganini’s Famous Violin
3D Printing Paganini’s Famous Violin.....»»
UK"s first drone mail service begins in Orkney
Royal Mail and Skyports will distribute letters and parcels between the islands using drones......»»
Rethink routine tasks to cut workplace environmental costs, says study
A study to explore ways information systems (IS) could support eco-efficient behavior change in organizations found two equally effective IS methods to reduce paper printing by more than 70%......»»
Engineers test printed electronics in space
Today's small spacecraft pack sensors, guidance and control, and operating electronics into every available space. Printing electronic circuits on the walls and structures of spacecraft could help future missions do more in smaller packages......»»
Get this Brother printer with 4 months of free ink for $80 at Amazon
The Brother MFC-J1010DW printer is great for all your printing and copying needs. It's super affordable now thanks to this deal at Amazon......»»
Best 3D printer deals: Start printing at home for only $99
If you're looking to dive into the world of 3D printing, we've got the best cheap 3D printer deals right here......»»
Better synthesis of geospatial data may help combat poachers, scientists say
Poaching wild animals poses global environmental risks, from threatening the survival of keystones species to potentially spreading animal-borne diseases to humans. Technology like unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, can help combat poachers, but fi.....»»
This 3D printer is over 50% off in the Monoprice anniversary sale
The Monoprice Cadet 3D printer is ideal for newcomers to 3D printing, and it's on sale now at Monoprice for a limited time only......»»
Kuo: Apple Watch Ultra 2 to use 3D printed parts
Reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is out today with a new note about the next-gen Apple Watch Ultra. Discovered in the latest survey, Kuo says Apple is adopting 3D printing technology that is expected to deliver some of the mechanical parts for Ap.....»»