As technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, February 2025 has seen the emergence of some truly innovative gadgets that are set to redefine how we interact with technology in our daily lives. This month has brought forward a fascinating array of devices, each pushing the boundaries of design, functionality, and practicality. From the […]

Japan Railway Company just unveiled first images of high-speed E10 Shinkansen Train, it will redefine the way we travel for the year of 2030. This high-speed train will replace existing trains E2 and E5 on Tohoku route, currently this project is at implementation phase and expected to enter service in 2030. A UK company, Tangerine, […]

Teardrop trailer campers have a thing; they are no-fuss camping setups. Easy to set up, camp, and get going – whether your choice is only an overnight halt or an extended stay in the wilderness. However, the confined real estate can seem claustrophobic, especially when you’re forced inside by rain or darkness. This compact living […]

Thanks, as always, to Ryan McCormack for this. He always shares so much good reading, listening, and viewing here! Subscribe to get these directly from Ryan via email. News, articles, books, podcasts, and videos about how to make the workplace better. Operational Excellence, Improvement, and Innovation First, Plot the Dots Dr. Wheeler emphasizes the importance […]

A coffee roaster at work. | Getty Images There’s a lot of industry behind your cup of joe. There’s something truly magical about the smell of coffee in the morning. It’s a ritual, a pick-me-up, and for many of us, a non-negotiable start to the day! But beyond its role as our trusted caffeine companion, […]

Hanover, Germany. While visitors begin planning their trade show visits in the coming weeks, exhibitors and organizers of LIGNA 2025 are entering the final stretch of preparations. The strong level of registrations for the trade show is particularly encouraging: As of today, 7 March 2025, 1,337 exhibitors have registered for the anniversary edition of the […]

The Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, held Nov. 12 – 15, 2024, in Philadelphia, provided valuable insights for composites manufacturers navigating the growing focus on sustainable construction. Key topics included reducing embodied carbon, the importance of environmental product declarations (EPDs) and updates on LEED v5 and its implications for green buildings.  Embodied Carbon Reduction The […]

Otus Liquid is a wearable device that features liquid lenses and servers you as a vision enhancement device. This idea would be a breakthrough in personalized optical technology. Liquid lenses are composed of flexible, fluid-filled membrane which is controlled by precise electrical currents or mechanical actuators. This mechanical system allows for real-time adjustments in focal […]

Although smartwatches bring a ton of functionality to our wrists, mechanical watches still continue to have a very strong following. There is just a sense of beauty in the way the tiny gears work together with precision and accuracy to tell the time, something that both digital watches and smartwatches are unable to reproduce. There […]

Hi, I’m very grateful and excited that AME Australia has invited me to participate in what they call a “road show” in March and April 2025. It will be my first trip down under. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER I’ll be in Geelong, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney, and Auckland, New Zealand each for one day only. […]

The Open Source Hardware Association (OSHWA) runs a free program that allows creators to certify that their hardware complies with the community definition of open source hardware. Whenever you see the certification logo, you know that the certified hardware meets this standard. Currently the Certification database lists over 2972 individual certifications! In January we added […]

WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 15: A U.S. Flag flies on the side of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) headquarters building on September 15, 2024, in Washington, DC. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images) Bipartisan group of House members say legislation is necessary to deal with an unending flood of unfair trade violations. A bipartisan […]

Finally, Aptera has put its solar electric vehicle to test at a premier proving ground in Mojave Desert. It’s a test that validates its efficiency under real-world conditions, this phase marks a major milestone for the company as this is also a validation phase before Aptera proceeds into production of its solar electric vehicle (sEV). […]