Foaming resin allows for larger 3D-printed objects

Although 3D printers can produce a wide variety of objects, the size of each item is limited by the size of the printer. Scientists have now developed a way of getting around that limitation, using a resin that expands when heated.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Foaming resin allows for larger 3D-printed objects

Gesture-operated dashboard tray takes form only when needed

While dashboard-integrated trays are useful for storing items such as sunglasses, they can also add to a sense of in-car clutter. With this in mind, German scientists have created a tray that flattens into the dash when not required.Continue ReadingCat… Continue reading Gesture-operated dashboard tray takes form only when needed

Morphoz concept expands from city car to highway traveler

Renault has offered its take on what personal mobility might look like from 2025, with an electric vehicle that can morph between city and extended travel modes, can be wirelessly charged, and is ready for ride sharing. The company says that we should … Continue reading Morphoz concept expands from city car to highway traveler

Radical VTOL drone's wings are also its rotor blades

A rendering of the commercial version of the ROTORwing drone, with its gimbal-mounted camera and red ...

VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) drones already have some advantages over multicopters and fixed-wing drones, but could they offer even better functionality? The designers of the ROTORwing seem to think so, as their aircraft’s wings actually double as its rotor blades.

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Cyclo bike helmet "flips" for stowage

If cycling helmets weren’t so bulky to carry around, it’s entirely possible that more people would actually use the things. That’s why British cyclists Josh Cohen and Dom Cotton invented the Cyclo, which features a unique “flipclip” design…… Continue reading Cyclo bike helmet "flips" for stowage

Scoop stretcher can transform to a lightweight wheelchair in seconds

Dutch design firm Studio Rotor has been working with startup Retter Helfer Medical on a lightweight patient transport option for ambulance personnel. The Multi Scoop Pro features a patented mechanism that sees it change from flat stretcher to… Continue reading Scoop stretcher can transform to a lightweight wheelchair in seconds