Arevo is the newest startup offering unusual types of filament for 3D printers, including carbon fiber and PEEK plastic.…
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Why the composites industry will be excited about a carbon fiber 3D printer
Carbon fiber is difficult to work with. In order to keep its strong, long strands of carbon intact, it must be pieced together by hand. A 3D printer could change that.…
Read MoreWhen plastic alone won’t cut it, the Mark One 3D printer lets you use carbon fiber
The printer, revealed by Mark Forged at the SolidWorks conference in San Diego this week, can also print in fiberglass, nylon and PLA plastic filament.…
Read MoreYou can pluck graphene from thin air – but then what?
It may be the most amazing substance known to humanity - potentially - but pioneers in the graphene scene are still scratching their heads as to the material's killer app.…
Read MoreElectric Car Eye Candy: 2013 BMW Megacity
What does the future of urban mobility look like? Well, according to the designers and engineers behind BMW's Megacity Vehicle it will be lightweight and electric with a bit of luxury.…
Read MoreRumor Has It: Apple to Refresh MacBook
AppleInsider’s Kasper Jade today reports that Apple (s aapl) has new plans for its workhorse laptop, the MacBook. This will be the…
Read MoreWill the MacBook Air Get a Carbon Fiber Bottom?
According to a rumor making the rounds last week, Apple is said to be exploring potential for using more exotic materials in…
Read MoreMicrosoft’s New Marketing Tactic: Let People Know That You Are “The PC Guy”
Microsoft, what are you thinking? Seriously. Crispin Porter, the agency behind Microsoft’s seemingly failed ad campaign (and if not “failed”, then certainly…
Read MoreHydrogen-Powered Scorpion Creeping Towards Prototype
The “hydrogen hybrid eco-exotic” sports car, the Scorpion, is a small step closer to the roads, Ronn Motors claims, with today’s announcement…
Read MoreToshiba announces Windows Mobile 6 device, Kevin cries
Toshiba has announced a new Windows Mobile 6 equipped device that will make Kevin cry when he sees it. The Portege G900…
Read MoreBellSouth to Buy Vonage for $3.5 billion? … Not Likely
That BellSouth is buying Vonage is even a rumor, that’s just loco. Why in the name of god would they pay $4375…
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