Descontos da Shapeways, a história da Lego, Obos, e 3D da boa!

Já estão inscritos na Shapeways? 

Se não, inscrevam-se, é grátis!

Já inscritos, em Aço Inox, podem usufruir dum Desconto bacano, até ao Fim deste Ano, de 20%, em encomendas de mais de 75 Dólares...

É bom!

Hi Shapeways Member!

Didn't get what you want for the holidays? We got your back.

Order $75 or more in any of our Stainless Steels, and get 20% off those items! This includes Stainless Steel, Gold Plated Steel, and Bronze Plated Steel in our matte and glossy finishes.

http://www.shapeways.com/materials/steel?ca=email&ct=1227&cr=02

Uma história bem inspiradora, para estes difíceis tempos actuais, e que cabe bem na quadra Natalícia, como irão ver, a história da Lego, com Legendas, e com os meus desejos dum Feliz Ano Novo:

 Mais um Site a oferecer Paperctaft, uma dica da Fab.com, eis os Obos:

Paper Toys From Planet Obo

Planet Obo is an unusual cube-shaped world with a hot, sandy Desert Side, cold Snow Side, watery Ocean Side, wild Tropical Side, lush Forest Side, and mysterious Mountain Side. Obos have developed different characteristics that help them live in their unique environments. Take your creativity to new heights with them.

http://fab.com/sale/15223/

E para vosso Gáudio e Edificação, eis um Vídeo de qualidade, sobre nada menos que imprimir UM BLOCO DE MOTOR em 3D!!!

Mandarim, Brinquedos, Exoesqueletos, e Software de Estampagem

Imaginem que querem aprender Mandarim, o Dialecto Chinês Oficial, para decifrarem, uma Patente, um Catálogo, um Manual, etc...

Agora, há este Manual, e podem aprender!

Download Digital, a 19.95 Dólares

Na Amazon, em Papel, 28, 88 Dólares

HowToChinese.com: A Practical Mandarin Chinese Course (PDF Digital Download)

This is a digital copy of my book which you can see on Amazon.com (search for HowToChinese.com). Once payment is received, I will e-mail you a link to download the file.

Keep in mind that if you register to my Private VIP Class you get this book for free. More information about my course and the book can be found at: http://howtochinese.com/start_now

Uma nota, lembrem-se sempre de fazer Bookmarks, quando encontram algo de bom!

Por exemplo:

Quando se está na Net, uma coisa leva à outra, e descobri como a nossa amiga Lucky vende este artigo no Facebook, e é neste Site, Beetailer:

Bring your store
to Facebook and grow your business

Our software helps you import your existing web store onto FB. We give you tools for promoting it and detailed analytics about how well it is doing. Over a thousand stores, reaching millions of fans are already using our system. 

http://www.beetailer.com/





Vamos aos Brinquedos, soube isto pela Ponoko, se imaginaram um que possa ser feito por Corte Laser, podem ganhar um Portátil, entre outros Prémios:

"Make your Lasercut Toy" Contest

Overview:
Have you ever wanted to make your own toy? Or, maybe you already have an idea for one? Now is your chance to make it happen. We’re not stopping at just the design though, oh no. With this contest, you’ll be able to get it in your hand, plus have the tools and resources to get your project ready for a crowdfunded product launch or begin making and selling it through Ponoko! Here’s how it works…
Details:
Simple. Create the coolest laser cut toy ever imagined.
Submissions:

• All submissions must be made between Monday, October 8th (12am PDT) and Monday, November 12th, 2012 (11:59pm PDT)
• Any medium is allowed, physical or virtual, so long as it communicates the design of an actual lasercut prototype: cut paper, cardboard, styrene, balsa wood, ginger bread, Sketchup, 123D, Rhino, SpaceClaim, SolidWorks, NX, or anything else you can think of… whatevs!
• Must be a laser-cuttable design, e.g. planar elements to create a 3D design (See tips below)
• Multiple entries may be submitted. (each submission counts as an entry!)
• Please include a universal CAD format, such as STEP or IGES, in the upload
• Submit entries to GrabCAD Challenge page

No Japão, terra de Robots para tudo, e mais alguma coisa, vem esta ideia utilíssima, um Exoesqueleto, com protecção anti-radiação de Tungsténio para o pessoal da Protecção Civil auxiliar vítimas de Catástrofes, mas em toda e Segurança!

Japanese first responders to wear robotic exoskeletons

Jason Falconer

Since the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in March 2011, the Japanese government has been testing robotic technologies to help deal with future accidents. The Hybrid Assistive Limb (HAL) exoskeleton, developed by the University of Tsukuba spin-off Cyberdyne, is being considered for first responders.
For protection the suit incorporates tungsten shielding which reduces radiation exposure by about 50 percent, as well as a cooling system to prevent heatstroke. Much of the weight of the suit, including tools used for repairing damaged pipes, can be carried by the exoskeleton's legs. Vital signs such as heart rate and body temperature will also be measured in real-time.

http://www.gizmag.com/japanese-first-responders-robotic-exoskeleton/24555/

Isto é de seguir, e serve para conhecerem a GrabCad, onde há coisas fantásticas...
Um Engenheiro da HP, crom, está a desenvolver um Software que fará dos vossos Objectos, Moldes para Chapa.
Estampagem, Cunhagem, Furos, etc, é de louvar e testar o Programa, quando houver um!

Sheet metal die set

crom

First test models of my new project.
The software i am developing is for designing sheet metal die sets for trimming, punching and deep drawing. The software uses generative part templates and die sets to create the model.
Project is still wIP so further developments will be here. 

http://grabcad.com/library/sheet-metal-die-set

Lego impresso 3D, soldar Aço a Alumínio, 3D dum Ipad, e um Polvo-Modelo

O Lego Technik, é bom...

Com Impressão 3D, é melhor!  =D

Eis, divulgada pela Ponoko, uma ideia que alguém tinha de ter, barras compatíveis com o Technik. 

3D printed LEGO Technic-compatible beams

Print your own beams in any length.

Brian Jepson made MyBeam as a way to quickly produce STL files of LEGO Technic-compatible beams. All you have to do is specific the number of holes, render as an STL file in OpenSCAD, and print the beam.
MyBeam is available for download on Thingiverse.
Via MAKE

http://blog.ponoko.com/2012/09/11/3d-printed-lego-technic-compatible-beams/

E sabem que mais?

Fui à página do Autor, Brian Jepson, e fiz o download do ficheiro mybeam.scad, instalei o Programa scad, carreguei o ficheiro mybeam, escolhi no menu, Design>Compile, depois, Design>Export as STL, e funciona!

Podem ir às linhas de código, e pôr lá o tamanho da Barra que quizerem.

Soldar Aço a Alumínio, uma Arte para poucos, até agora, e pouco prática, mas agora, vai ser muito mais fácil, e económico, para a Indústria, primeiro, mas é claro que vamos ver isto numa prateleira, qualquer dia...

E ainda bem!

Honda develops new technology to weld steel and aluminum together

By Ben Coxworth

Although some engineers have had success in spot welding steel and aluminum together, it has largely been considered impossible to achieve reliable, continuous welds directly between the two dissimilar metals. That changed last Thursday, however, when Honda Motor Company announced that it has devised a technique for doing that very thing. The results, which include lower vehicle weight and better performance, can be seen in the 2013 Accord.
The Honda team developed a variation on Friction Stir Welding, in which metals are joined via mechanical pressure – it's the same technique that has been used for experimental steel/aluminum spot welds in the past. As Honda explains it, “This technology generates a new and stable metallic bonding between steel and aluminum by moving a rotating tool on the top of the aluminum which is lapped over the steel with high pressure.” The welds that result are reportedly as strong or stronger than those made using regular Metal Inert Gas welding.

http://www.gizmag.com/honda-steel-aluminum-welding/24096/

O Autodesk 123D permite-vos retratar a Filharada, e não só, a partir dos vossos Ipads:

capture it

Capture 20-40 photos sequentially of a stationary subject, whether it be a person, place, or thing.

submit & generate model

Use the iPhone, iPad, web, or desktop app to upload your photos to the Autodesk cloud where they are converted into realistic 3D models.

share it and make it

Create a video, share with others, or even fabricate your project with 123D’s 3D printing or laser cutting services.

http://www.123dapp.com/catch

E este fantástico Modelo, impresso em 3D, vem-nos mostrar que, o que antes só as grandes Empresas podiam fazer, agora, qualquer um pode fazer:

Incredible 3D printed octopus submarine model 

Introducing the OPUS V.

Sean Charlesworth made the OPUS V: Octopod Underwater Salvage for his master’s thesis project. He graduated from the Digital Imaging and Design program at the New York University School of Continuing and Professional Studies.
This octopus-inspired fantasy submarine was made with 3D modeling and 3D printing, including the (working) mechanical parts. It’s rare to see a 3D model with such an extraordinary level of detail. Watch the video after the jump to truly appreciate this model. The outer hatches are removable, inner iris door rotates open, the the tentacles bend and flex.

http://blog.ponoko.com/2012/09/11/incredible-3d-printed-octopus-submarine-model/