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:.....»»
Old printer not working with Windows 11? Try this
A new initiative by the Open Printing project leverages Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to help older printers stay operational......»»
Centimeter-scale multicolor printing with a pixelated optical cavity
Structural colors result from interactions between light and nanostructures. Engineering structural colors is a promising, rapidly emerging research field. Compared with conventional painting technology using chemical dyes, structural color has a bro.....»»
Scaling an Internet of Production That’s Ready For Disaster Relief
WAU, SOUTH SUDAN: In 2017, Field Ready supported Water for South Sudan by 3D printing spare parts for their equipment. Wau State in South Sudan is a very remote location with huge supply challenges. Engineer Dr. Ben Savonen later co-founded Kij.....»»
From Emergency to Emergence
Written by Andrew Lamb Scaling an Internet of Production That’s Ready For Disaster Relief WAU, SOUTH SUDAN: In 2017, Field Ready supported Water for South Sudan by 3D printing spare parts for their equipment. Wau State in South Sudan.....»»
Eat This Drone
Drones have the potential to be very useful in disaster scenarios by transporting food and water to people in need. But whenever you ask a drone to transport anything, anywhere, the bulk of what gets moved is the drone itself. Most delivery drones c.....»»
Wi-Fi security flaws could let drones, attackers target you through walls
A fundamental flaw in IoT devices could allow thieves to thrive......»»
India gambles on building a leading drone industry
A ban on imported drones has spurred Indian firms to make drones and train pilots......»»
This Wi-Fi security flaw could let drones track devices through walls
A research team from University of Waterloo has attached a device to a drone that can uses vulnerabilities in Wi-Fi networks to see through walls......»»
Safe 3D Printing: Stop Fires With “The Cloud”
Over the years there have been a few troubling stories of house fires caused by 3D printers with electrical problems. When you think about it, this makes sense doesn’t it? You’ve got an electrical heater that is being pushed to over 200.....»»
Dubai to launch driverless flying taxi service
Dubai will get a fleet of flying taxis this summer -- electric, driverless drones......»»
Drones Sample Rare Specimens from Cliffs and Other Dangerous Places
Flying robots help researchers identify and protect threatened plants and other species in places that are inaccessible to humans.....»»
Compact and flexible fiber design ensures efficient focusing and razor-sharp images thanks to 3D printing
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from Korea, Australia, Great Britain, and Germany—with participation of Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology (Leibniz IPHT)—were able for the first time to optimize an optical glass fiber in such a way.....»»
Best 3D printer deals for October 2022
If you're looking to dive into the world of 3D printing, we've got the best cheap 3D printer deals right here......»»
Navigating when GPS goes dark
Words like "tough" or "rugged" are rarely associated with a quantum inertial sensor. The remarkable scientific instrument can measure motion a thousand times more accurately than the devices that help navigate today's missiles, aircraft and drones. B.....»»
DEAL: DJI’s FPV combo doesn’t get any cheaper than this
Are you looking to get into FPV drones? Then don’t miss out on this awesome DJI FPV combo deal and save yourself $300. The post DEAL: DJI’s FPV combo doesn’t get any cheaper than this first appeared on Phandroid. While drone shots in.....»»
Hurry! The HP Envy printer just dropped to only $100
The HP ENVY 6055e is ready to change your world with fast, full-color printing and six months of free ink......»»
A New Tool for Eruption Forecasting: Carbon-Catching Drones
In the future, remote-controlled quadcopters might mean that researchers won’t have to crawl inside volcanoes to collect carbon dioxide anymore......»»
Electroplating 3D Prints For Perfect Faux Chrome
One of the biggest complaints of 3D printing in the home is that it can’t do shiny metal prints, unless of course you have some super expensive metal printer. However, as Hen3drik shows us, there is a way to take a normal print from your typic.....»»
Drones show potential to improve salmon nest counts
Struggling salmon populations could get some help from the sky. A Washington State University study showed that drone photography of the Wenatchee River during spawning season can be effective in estimating the number of rocky hollows salmon create t.....»»
Take your photography to the next level with this drone, now 55% off
TL;DR: As of Oct. 17, you can get the Ninja Dragons Blade X 4K Dual Camera Drone for just $89 instead of $199.99 — that's a 55% discount.Ready to take your photography to the next level? Drones are a great way to change your photography perspec.....»»