We’ve talked about rapid prototyping before, 3D printing of intricate parts from various types of plastic or, in some cases, from metal where the durability of the finished product isn’t an issue. If only they could print production ready parts for manufactured items the potential of the process would be unleashed. Looks like we’re just [...]
Mechanical
Here’s a nice little gift for the person who likes gears, levers and things that move, they’re called MechaniCards, from Brad Litwin of Kinetic Works. A little paperboard, bits of wood, metal and plastic and all in something about the size of a greeting card. I like the radial engine the best. You can get [...]
Photoshop is often abused, ever see one of those supermodels before the computer magic? Yikes! On the other hand, sometimes photos just need a cleaner background or a few blemishes removed to bring out what’s hidden in plain sight and that’s where Gordon Calder’s talent lies. He finds motorcycle engines the perfect subject, wrapped as [...]
Sarah Lyon just let me know her 2009 Female Mechanics Calendar is available. I mention this every year because I think it’s a neat project. This is the 3rd year for the calendar showcasing real female mechanics, not the swimsuit clad babes with a wrench, these are women fixing everything from motorcycles to Ferraris to [...]
