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October 5, 2013

Drop Tester for Smart Phone Protective Film

Custom built test rig Brutus Have you seen this impressive video that shows what happens when you drop a steel ball onto a piece of Gorilla Glass 2 (used in the display of many smart phones, including the iPhone) with and without the protection of a clear polymer material called Rhino Shield? Rhino Shield was […]

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Published on October 05, 2013 10:54

WaterColorBot Goes Into Production

WaterColorBot-7 Evil Mad Science's WaterColorBot has gone into production, meaning its design--at least for this production run--has been finalized.

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Published on October 05, 2013 10:00

Maker Faire Rome: That’s Italian

BVy57hPIUAA4zA_ Maker Faire Rome opened today with great energy and excitement at the Palazza dei Congressi in Rome. An early morning rain didn't keep anyone from coming to meet makers from Italy and all of Europe. Here are some of the highlights from the first day.

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Published on October 05, 2013 08:38

3D Printing in a Redwood Forest

DSC_0516 As part of the Project 387 artist residency program nestled on a 150-acre property in the redwood forests of Northern California, Oakland-based Smith|Allen Studio brought large-scale 3D printing to the woods. What they created is a 10′x10′x8′ architectural structure titled Echoviren, which was entirely 3D printed in sections using plant-based […]

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Published on October 05, 2013 08:00

Ctesibius and the Tantalus Cup

TantalusCup_05 Decipher the siphon and build a high-class practical joke, with this ancient prank from Bill Gurstelle's "Remaking History" column.

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Published on October 05, 2013 06:00

October 4, 2013

How-To: Hand-Printed Patterned Floor

[image error] Graphic designer Catherine Weis shows how to make a stencil pattern for your wood floor.

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Published on October 04, 2013 18:12

3D Printed Dalek Transformer

Photo: Andrew Lindsey Andrew Lindsey's 3D printed Dalek Transformer is a Sci Fi fan's dream come true.

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Published on October 04, 2013 14:49

This is what a Filled-up Maker’s Notebook Looks Like

makersnotebook A two year journey of one editor's battered Maker's Notebook.

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Published on October 04, 2013 13:56

Maker Pro Newsletter – 10/03/2013

3dr_iris “The only hardware startups that will survive are the ones that build their brand.” From the editors of MAKE magazine, the Maker Pro Newsletter is about the impact of makers on business and technology. Our coverage includes hardware startups, new products, incubators, and innovators, along with technology and market trends. […]

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Published on October 04, 2013 13:53

Crowdsourcing Prosthetics

robohand It takes a global village. Companies, non-profits organizations and individuals get together to crowdsource prosthetics by sharing innovation, 3D print manufacturing and funding with the Make The World: Prosthetics program Oct.

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Published on October 04, 2013 12:55

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