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This edition of the roundup dives into theevolution of spaceflight, sustainable technology, and new 3D printed metamaterials.
行业News
- Private companiesare coordinating launches andchanging the design and aestheticsof shuttles as they progress towardsconsumer space travel.
- The rise ofe-scooter micro-mobility companieshas showcased both consumer and investor demand forlast mile transportation solutions. + Spin isbringing e-scootersto 100 new cities.
- Waymo is selling its customlidar sensorsto select non-automotive partners, with the goal ofscaling its autonomous technology faster. Apple’s acquisition ofLighthouse’s 3D-sensing technologysuggests a future in thehome security market.
- Automataraised $7.4 millionfor itsdesktop robotic armand is aiming to bring its flexible,on-demand modelto the industrial robotics space.
- Adiscussionon autonomous mobile robots, end-of-line automation, and the role of AI in the manufacturing landscape. +World’s largest AI startupwants toexpand AI into as many industriesas possible.
- Airbus is encouragingagile project managementwith itsmakerspaces网络.
Hardware Knowledge
- Apple’sdesign-driven strategyis anexception to nearly every product development rule. +Exclusive imagesof the originaliPhone M68 prototype boardthat was developed as an engineering validation test.
- These3D printed hair-like materialscan be designed to haveunique mechanical functions. Bugatti usesmetal additive manufacturingtechnology tooptimize parts for performance.
- A short history of themechanical properties and heat resistanceof Pyrex glassware. +Testing Starship’s hexagonally-shapedheat shield tiles.
- A newflexible robotic armmade fromshape-memory wirescan bend in almost any direction. Abell-shaped robotic handwith an origami design can delicately hold up to120 times its own weight.
- Elements ofurbanism and ecologycome into play with theseremovable weather resilient street pavers. +Eco-friendly algae beadsfor a more sustainable Mardi Gras.
Events + Community
State of Hardware 2019:
- We had over 1,300 survey responses this year! A huge thank you to everyone who participated. Be sure tosign-upto receive the report.
- Congratulations to the survey winners: Amelia Wilson for the Travelmate Robotic suitcase, Travis Holland for the Rylo 360° camera, and Alan Besquin for the $5kinjection moldingcredit from Fictiv!
Jobs:
Events:
- HardwareCon 2019will be from Apr 17-18, and the theme is “Connecting AI, Machine Learning and Data through Hardware”.
- 行业Week’sManufacturing & Technologyconference will from Apr 1-3 in Pittsburgh.
For the Love of St. Patrick’s Day
Inhonor of St. Patrick’s Day, here’s aquick videoon the making of shamrock drop candy.
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