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:.....»»
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.....»»
Using spray drones in agriculture
It's a familiar sight for many—a ground sprayer slowly making rounds in a field, applying pesticides to row crops to give producers the best chance of protecting crops from pests and seeing high yields at harvest. These ground sprayers, with booms.....»»
3D printing plant cells shows promise for studying cell function
A new study from North Carolina State University shows a reproducible way of studying cellular communication among varied types of plant cells by "bioprinting" these cells via a 3D printer. Learning more about how plant cells communicate with each ot.....»»
Fast-as-lightning 3D microprinting with two lasers
Printing objects from plastic precisely, quickly, and inexpensively is the goal of many 3D printing processes. However, speed and high resolution remain a technological challenge. A research team from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), Heid.....»»
NASA"s S-MODE field campaign deploys to the Pacific Ocean
When the research vessel Bold Horizon sailed from Newport, Oregon, in early October, it joined a small armada of planes, drones, and other high-tech craft chasing the ocean's shapeshifting physics......»»
This car company set new track records to prove its 3D printing tech
Kevin and Lukas Czinger have a new way of making cars, and it's starting to catch on. Enlarge / The Czinger 21C features tandem seating and a 3.5:1 lift-to-drag ratio. (credit: Rolex/Tom O'Neal) BMW provided flights from DC to.....»»
Working like bees, 3D-printing drones could change the future of construction
A team of researchers at Imperial College London and Empa have been developing collaborative aerial drones. Inspired by the work of bees, the scientists are training the robots to construct 3D printed buildings from a single blueprint. To ensure maxi.....»»
Manufacturing microscopic octopuses with a 3D printer
Although just cute little creatures at first glance, the microscopic geckos and octopuses fabricated by 3D laser printing in the molecular engineering labs at Heidelberg University could open up new opportunities in fields such as microrobotics or bi.....»»
A method to recycle pineapple leaf fibers into filaments for 3D printing
An international team of researchers, led by Dr. Mansingh (Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College), Dr. JS Binoj (Center for Advanced Composite Materials, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia & Institute of Mechanical Engineering, SIMATS) and Associate Profess.....»»
Researchers fabricate tiny multi-component beam shaper directly onto optical fiber
Researchers have shown that 3D laser printing can be used to fabricate a high-quality, complex polymer optical device directly on the end of an optical fiber. This type of micro-optical device—which has details smaller than the diameter of a human.....»»
Future of drone use may be in logistics and human transportation
Currently, a major business focus of drones is in the traffic sector with mapping and inspection. However, it may shift to logistics in 2-5 years with human transportation a development goal for the distant future, according to CP Wang, associate VP.....»»
EU Commission to make it easier to sue over AI products
People harmed by such items and digital ones like drones will have easier access to legal help......»»
Flashforge Just Launched a New 3D Printer: The Artemis
FlashForge has launched its newest 3D printer tailored towards consumer and education audiences. Touted as a beginner friendly 3D printer that also fits the needs of true 3D printing heads, FlashForge Artemis is a FDM 3D printer that provides excell.....»»
The Genius Hack For Landing A Drone On Water
Waterproof drones are ridiculously expensive, something which has encouraged DIY pilots to think up their own creative fixes for avoiding splashdown damage. Waterpro.....»»
The Reason Why Ferrari Won"t Let You Sell Your Newly Purchased Car
Ferrari is legendary for its gorgeous and powerful supercars, and as a result, they have hard rules for their buyers. Here's why they restrict resales. Ferrari is le.....»»
What you need to know before upgrading to the iPhone 14 if you fly drones
Apple just released its newest iPhones, the 14 and 14 Pro and, boy oh boy, is it tempting to throw in the $1,099 for the latest and greatest from the company. But will it be the best phone to use for flying drones? more… The post What you need to.....»»
Get two high-quality drones for $150
TL;DR: As of September 16, you can get the Dual Camera Drones Bundle for just $149.99 instead of $398 — that's a 62% discount.Drones are a spectacle, and it’s probably not surprising if a quadcopter is on your radar for an upcoming birthd.....»»
Autel EVO Lite+ Review: the DJI alternative we’ve been waiting for
For years now, the mainstream drone market has belonged to DJI. The company wasn’t the first to market and has never offered the cheapest options, but it’s always found a way to deliver well-rounded drones that offer a well-rounded set of.....»»
Get Ready For Robots At Maker Faire Orange County 2022
Join makers from across Southern California at Maker Faire Orange County on Saturday, September 10th to race drones, battle robots, and share their creative know-how on everything from 3D printing to origami. The post Get Ready For Robots At Maker F.....»»
Best 3D printer deals for September 2022
If you're looking to dive into the world of 3D printing, we've got the best cheap 3D printer deals right here......»»