Hackaday Links: October 27, 2024

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Problem solved? If the problem is supplying enough lithium to build batteries for all the electric vehicles that will be needed by 2030, then a new lithium deposit in Arkansas …read more Continue reading Hackaday Links: October 27, 2024

US considering ban on ‘connected vehicle’ tech with China/Russia ties

An underreported regulation being proposed in the United States could have a sweeping impact on car drivers in the country, and possibly other parts of the West. But the people feeling its immediate sting will be American motorcyclists.Continue Reading… Continue reading US considering ban on ‘connected vehicle’ tech with China/Russia ties

Room temperature metalworking inspired by insects and crab shells

Metalworking usually requires very high heat and pressure, but scientists in Singapore have now demonstrated a way to make very pure metal structures at room temperature. It’s inspired by the exoskeletons of crabs and insects.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Room temperature metalworking inspired by insects and crab shells

Tough new pineapple leather is 60X stronger than other materials

In a breakthrough for bio-based materials, scientists have made leather from the fibers of discarded pineapple leaves that’s comparable to the real thing and also outperforms other existing plant products. The strong and sustainable material, which com… Continue reading Tough new pineapple leather is 60X stronger than other materials

The Australian Government’s Manufacturing Objectives Rely on IT Capabilities

The intent of the Future Made in Australia Act is to build manufacturing capabilities across all sectors, which will likely lead to more demand for IT skills and services. Continue reading The Australian Government’s Manufacturing Objectives Rely on IT Capabilities

Mercedes puts Apollo humanoid to work on the production line

Humanoid robots are entering the workforce. Following in the footsteps of Figure 01 at BMW and Digit in Amazon’s R&D facility, Apptronik’s Apollo bot is helping skilled human workers build cars for Mercedes-Benz.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, Tech… Continue reading Mercedes puts Apollo humanoid to work on the production line

Global Ozempic shortage fix: Cheaper, faster method produces 10x more

Manufacturing the groundbreaking and extremely popular diabetes and weight-loss drug semaglutide – Ozempic, Wegovy – is a complex, slow process. Amid ongoing global shortages, researchers have developed a cheaper, faster method that produces ten times … Continue reading Global Ozempic shortage fix: Cheaper, faster method produces 10x more