The University of Notre Dame had two key maintenance requirements for the construction of its new campus landmark, Our Lady of the Lake World Peace Plaza. The structure had to last at least 100 years, and lifetime maintenance costs should be minimal. After the landscape architecture firm Hoerr Schaudt developed the design, the university tapped […]

TACTIL Cutlery Set has been designed to help visually impaired individuals which often have difficulty in distinguish cutlery by touching only the handle. Most restaurants use cutlery with plain handle design and they can only be distinguished by touching the head. This can be a problem when it comes to personal hygiene as well as […]

Pop-up headlights from my childhood days in the 90s were the coolest thing on this planet. Of course, at that time I spotted them on card games and posters, coming across beauties like Lamborghini, Ferrari F40, Chevrolet Corvette, Mazda MX-5, BMW M1, and Dodge Daytona. Even the common rides like the Honda Accord had a […]

I recently witnessed a leadership moment that left me shaking my head. A CEO, standing in front of a large crowd, pointed to a fellow C-level executive and declared, “If anything goes wrong with this initiative, that’s the person to blame.” Now, let’s pause for a moment. This wasn’t a lighthearted joke. It wasn’t said […]

This project appeared in Make: Vol. 83. Subscribe for more maker projects and articles! Here’s a super simple mini-toy: a plastic bubble tip for a paper airplane. Dip it in bubble solution and give it a toss. It leaves a puff of bubbles as the plane darts away. Reminds me of the miniature plastic prizes […]

Bengaluru, March 10, 2025: WeWork India Management Limited (“WeWork India”), one of India’s leading premium flexible workspace operators, hosted the inaugural edition of ‘WeWork Tech X’ in Bengaluru recently with a focus on shaping a tech-forward tomorrow. As a tech-focused organisation, WeWork India follows a data-backed and tech-based approach that’s designed to enhance the member […]

A decade ago, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installed demonstration wicket gates made from E-glass and vinyl ester resin in a sandwich panel construction on the Illinois River, replacing white oak timber gates. Since then, the USACE has ramped up its investment in composites for water navigation and flood management structures to meet […]

Here’s a question I often ask myself. We had a solid decade where fingerprints were the standard of unlocking devices. You’ll find fingerprint readers on phones and laptops even today, although facial recognition has pretty much replaced the tech as its cutting-edge successor… but what’s next? Fingerprints can be faked, facial recognition has a pretty […]

As an ACMA member, you can play a vital role in shaping the policies and regulations that impact the composites industry, which spans almost every corner of the country. One of the most effective ways to ensure your voice is heard is by participating in our annual Washington, D.C., fly-in. This event provides a unique […]

The automotive world just got its most fascinating paradox – a 2.7-ton pickup truck that out-accelerates sports cars while sipping fuel at 2L/100km. Meet the BYD Shark 6 DMO, a plug-in hybrid beast crashing the diesel-dominated pickup party with 435 PS (429 hp) and 650 Nm torque – numbers that make Ford Ranger Raptors look […]

When industry leaders, suppliers, OEMs and customers gather in downtown Chicago this May for the North American Pultrusion Conference (NAPC), they’ll discover what’s new in manufacturing, materials and markets. In this preview article for the conference, Composites Manufacturing magazine caught up with three presenters for a look inside markets where pultrusion is making a mark […]

A passport holder might seem like a simple object—an accessory designed to keep essentials in place—but when design is approached with intention, even the smallest details carry meaning. The Belmont Vegan Leather Passport Holder reflects that philosophy, balancing form and function with a thoughtful approach to everyday travel. Behind its creation are two women whose […]

In its annual Blue Chip Economic Indicators survey, Wolters Kluwer asks approximately 50 economic forecasters to provide projections for the year ahead. The consensus for 2025 predicts real gross domestic product to increase 2.1%, the consumer price index inflation rate to cool to 2.4% and the unemployment rate to average 4.3%. Of course, the economic […]

Neo Gamma is your futuristic Home Humanoid Assistant that serves as a companion as well. This is the next generation home humanoids designed and engineered to offer a sense of order and balance into your home life. With this robot assistant, you can focus on important things around the house. Gamma series include many improvements […]