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:.....»»
EVs cheaper than an exotic sports car, almost as fast
An electric GMC Hummer pickup nearly matches a Ferrari in a drag race, demonstrating how electric vehicles can accelerate as fast as supercars but cost far less to purchase. Automakers find that a great sales tool, but it brings up safety questions......»»
Design Your Own Fantastic Fabrics
Textile printing — the application of colored patterns to fabric — is not a new phenomenon. Woodblock-printed fabric dates back hundreds, perhaps thousands of years, and has been widely available in forms such as chintz and calico since before.....»»
RLSS drone trial to help sea swimmers in trouble
The Royal Life Saving Society is trialling the use of buoyancy-aid-deploying drones......»»
New DJI Mini 3 drone is a tiny drone that can shoot 4K HDR video
The DJI Mini 3 is the latest addition to the DJI mini lineup of tiny, lightweight drones and has 4k HDR capabilities.New DJI Mini 3 droneDJI specifically designed the Mini 3 to weigh under 249 grams, but its size doesn't reflect its capabilities. The.....»»
How the UN’s ‘Sex Agency’ Uses Tech to Save Mothers’ Lives
Big Data, drones, diagnostics—the United Nations and other groups hope to innovate the world out of a maternal and reproductive health crisis......»»
Naturally derived materials fit for 3D printing: Impact of biomass ash content on biocomposite properties
The presence of minerals called ash in plants makes little difference to the fitness of new naturally derived compound materials designed for additive manufacturing, an Oak Ridge National Laboratory-led team found......»»
Using 3D metal-printing topological materials to manipulate full-vector elastic waves
A collaboration between Prof. Weiying Deng at South China University of Technology, Prof. Feng Li at Beijing Institute of Technology, and Prof. Zhengyou Liu at Wuhan University was recently published online in National Science Review. There is growin.....»»
3D printing can help produce valuable radiopharmaceuticals
Without accurate diagnostics, it is difficult to talk about effective treatment of patients, especially in the case of cancer. Today, as much as 80% of diagnostic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals require the use of molybdenum-99. In the future,.....»»
McLaren sells historic cars to raise cash for Artura upgrades
McLaren's heritage vehicles include 54 rare Formula 1 racing cars and F1 supercars, according to its 2021 annual report......»»
Mostly Printed Cheap CoreXY 3D Printer
One of the coolest things about the 3D printing community over the past decade has been watching people design and build their own systems. Even though the industry has matured and there are tons of options for off-the-shelf products, there are stil.....»»
Large terrestrial mammals are more vulnerable to acoustic impact of drones than to visual impact
Large terrestrial mammals are vulnerable to the acoustic sounds of drones, technological systems which are increasingly used to study the wildlife in open habitats such as the savanna and marshes......»»
The U.S. Military Wants To Power Bases With A Flying Chain Of Laser Drones
The U.S. military is exploring the idea of using drones to deliver power to forward operating bases rather than relying on diesel generators. The U.S. military is ex.....»»
NASA Awards ICON $57 Million Contract For "Lunar Surface Construction System"
NASA has established a multi-million dollar contract with a 3D printing construction company to invest in "space-based construction" for the Moon and Mars. NASA has.....»»
Review: Meyer Makes Engineering Resin for 3D Printing
Review: Meyer Makes Engineering Resin for 3D Printing.....»»
How satellites, radar and drones are tracking meteorites and aiding Earth"s asteroid defense
On July 31, 2013 a constellation of US defense satellites saw a streak of light over South Australia as a rock from outer space burned through Earth's atmosphere on its way to crash into the ground below......»»
Public views drone strikes with other countries" support as most legitimate
As the military use of aerial drones in Ukraine and other global battlefields increases, a first-of-its kind survey reveals that Americans consider tactical strikes, used with the consent of other nations, to be the most morally legitimate or appropr.....»»
These fireball-dropping drones are on the frontlines of wildfire prevention
As US wildfires have grown larger and deadlier in recent years, one company is using drones and fire-starting "dragon eggs" to help prevent extreme blazes and save firefighters' lives......»»
New technology for growing printed tissues for transplantation
Researchers at the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology have developed an innovative technology for growing tissue for transplantation by printing it into a microgel bath as support material......»»
How Printables Is Pushing 3D Printing Forward With Flash Contests
3D printing has gone from a niche DIY hobby to a huge industry while we’ve been watching over the past decade. However, one complaint has managed to wiggle along side the growth and remain, at least a little bit, valid. “So much of stuff.....»»
Tomzon foldable 4K camera drone is $30 off in this early Black Friday deal
Quadcopter drones are great, but they can also be quite expensive. That’s why you definitely need to check out the best Tomzon drone deal on Amazon right now. Finding a good quadcopter that won’t break the bank can be a daunting task. Eve.....»»