Wireless and powerless

This looks rather interesting. But by the time some genius had decided that it is necessary to use IPv6 what data rate will be achieved?

RepRap

I visted UWE this evening to attend a talk given by Adrian Bowyer of the University of Bath on the RepRap project. RepRap is a project to build a self-replicating rapid-prototyper. His talk was excellent and when he'd finished he gave a demonstration of "Mendal" the RepRap Version II. Although not yet complete - Mendal is due to grow multiple, interchangeable printing heads - Adrian was able to show the device printing a coat-hook (visible in the photograph).

I think 3D-printing is a very interesting technology; we're at the early stages of personal 3D-printers at the moment and who knows how this will develop.

Printing on froth

I'm fascinated by the potential of print technology and a future where things (blobjects, spimes, ...) are constructed to order. I follow the Replicator blog ("Putting the Custom back in Customer") which covers this technology. It's just covered a repurposed inkjet which can print on froth - as found on the top of a glass of Guiness. Enjoy.