I found a few different websites this weekend that talk about the phenomenon of ceramic printing- using a 3D printer to extrude clay and make art pieces that would be impossible to make on a traditional pottery wheel because of their angles and texture. The printer extrudes layers of clay in some cases so thin that the result resembles the consistency and look...
For my first 3D printing assignment ("print something!"), I decided to print parts for a hydroponics system designed by an organization called 3Dponics. Hydroponics is a form of gardening that grows plants by providing them nutrients through water rather than soil. Gravel is typically used in the containers to give the plant's roots structure. Hydroponics systems expand the possibilities of growing food in...
http://gravitylight.org/frequently-asked-questions/#Q1 Researchers have developed a new product, set to go out on the market this year that uses gravity to generate light. It holds the potential to improve the health of indivdual said around the globe who depend on kerosene for light, reduce emissions, and eliminate the need for batteries or even sunlight to get energy. Check out the video below for a...
http://www.csail.mit.edu/csailspotlights/feature2 Check out the link above to read more about how researchers at MIT are using robots for farming. (Also seen on Makezine.com at http://makezine.com/2009/03/20/robotic-gardeners-at-mit/) ...
