Lockheed Martin Conducts Flight Tests Of Aircraft Laser Turret

Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT], in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the University of Notre Dame, has demonstrated the airworthiness of a new beam control turret being developed for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and AFRL to give 360-degree coverage for high-energy laser weapons operating on military aircraft. A research Read more about Lockheed Martin Conducts Flight Tests Of Aircraft Laser Turret[…]

Open-Source Syringe Pump Library

A syringe pump was designed using freely available open-source computer aided design (CAD) software and manufactured using an open-source RepRap 3-D printer and readily available parts. The design, bill of materials and assembly instructions are globally available to anyone wishing to use them. Details are provided covering the use of the CAD software and the Read more about Open-Source Syringe Pump Library[…]

3D print your own Smartphone Microscope for $1,-

Using inexpensive glass beads traditionally used for reflective pavement markings at airports, the PNNL team has demonstrated 1000x magnification, which is necessary to see tiny anthrax spores and plague cells. They have also made a 350x version, which is adequate to identify parasites in blood samples or protozoa in drinking water. A 100x version enables Read more about 3D print your own Smartphone Microscope for $1,-[…]