Ideas, Thoughts, Perspectives
PARROT AR.Drone 2.0 Quadricopter
The Parrot AR.Drone 2.0 is the first quadricopter that can be controlled by a smartphone or tablet. By tilting your device, you control the direction
January 17, 2013
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Carbon Fiber: The Road to Affordability
In early 2006 I had been been in steady contact with some of the designers/engineering staff from Cannondale with the intention of sending an instructor
January 17, 2013
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Christopher Jenner Masters Elegance In Design with Chicago Diptyque
No stranger to high-end boutiques, Wicker Park embraces its newest competitor, Parisian shop diptyque. With boutiques in Paris, London, Hong Kong, Dubai and New York
January 2, 2013
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Floating Design: Olivier Grossetête Creates Pont de Singe Bridge
Bringing daydreams to life is what French artist Olivier Grossetête does best. Known for his visionary installation designs, this year for the United Kingdom’s Tatton
December 14, 2012
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The Undiscovered Option: The Diesel Electric Hybrid
Much attention has been given to electric vehicle hybrids such as the Prius and Volt over the past few years. However somewhat less attention to
December 10, 2012
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The Aesthetics of Charging
Charging stations are starting to appear in urban spaces all over the U.S and take on many forms from almost nondescript looking kiosks to noteworthy
November 28, 2012
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Design For Humanity Part Two: The Solar Oven and The Water Purifier
Throughout significant parts of the developing world the detrimental effects caused by the burning of firewood, charcoal and dung for cooking fuel remain an ongoing
November 20, 2012
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Beyond Archimedes: Engineers of Classical Antiquity and Lost Technologies
It is acknowledged by many classical historians that the burning of the Library of Alexandria may well be one of the most horrific losses humankind
November 16, 2012
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Events
SOFA 2012 : Sculpture Objects Functional Art & Design
Introduction: The Art Fair Company presents the 19th annual SOFA CHICAGO 2012 at Navy Pier’s Festival Hall (600 E. Grand Avenue, Chicago, Ill. 60611) Nov.
November 9, 2012
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Events
The Technology Behind the Red Bull Stratos Stunt Dive
It was a historic moment: daredevil Felix Baumgartner plunged from the edge of the stratosphere down to earth–a record-setting 120,000 feet, and at speeds that
October 15, 2012
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Design and Engineering Software Packages Overview
This article does not claim to be authoritative or in depth yet is merely an overview of the various 3D software most commonly used by
October 8, 2012
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Liquid Robotics Offer Wave Glider Robots to the Military
Liquid Robotics, developer of the Wave Glider autonomous robotic surface platform for ocean surveying is broadening its activity to offer government and military solutions by
September 13, 2012
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