Monthly Archives: July 2010
Laser Cut Wooden Lamps : CNC Hedonism
Found at the Boing Boing Bazaar: WHY ???? It says: “Curious Customs’ laser cut wooden lamps are attractive and inexpensive. They would fit right in a Pasadena Arts & Crafts bungalow, but they would improve the decor of a gas station … Continue reading
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Composites in Renault’s Wind convertible
Sheet moulding compound (SMC) composites are used for the one-piece lightweight collapsible hardtop roof on Renault’s new Wind convertible, slashing the weight of the folding hard top system by more than half compared with earlier designs. The “rotating” SMC roof, … Continue reading
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Bugatti Veyron gets a Polycarbonate Roof
The new Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport combines the looks of an open-top roadster with the dynamics and safety of a closed vehicle. This is made possible by a targa top incorporating a transparent panoramic roof, which can be … Continue reading
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Boeing 787 Dreamliner Launched
After so many delays and modifications, the revolutionary Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the first ever aircraft to be made of 50% carbon fibre composite material, make its international debut on 18th July at the Farnborough Airshow. An increased use of … Continue reading
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My Experiments with Truth :Thermoplastic Composite
Thermoplastic Composites are considered exotic and rare unlike their half-siblings, thermosetting composites. For the lay-folk, here are the definitions: Plastic composite: A material made of multiple immiscible components (usually two), where one component acts as the matrix, and the other … Continue reading
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