We’re always talking about the future of design, the future of technology, the future of MAKING. In a world where smart air conditioners can turn themselves on or off based on your GPS location, a world where 11-year-olds are creating successfully crowdfunded products, how do we find the next ‘big thing’? MakerGalaxy is a show…
Brought to you this week by an alien lung bubble covered in pine mulch, be sure to check out the all new episode of Cool Tools of Doom n’ Stuff! By the way, we love our SolidSmack readers! Have something cool you’ve come across and want to share it on SolidSmack? Don’t hide it in your neck skin! Send it on in to smoth@www.solidsmack.com. Kick it!
No, SolidSmack is not reporting on recipes to cook the best pizza sauce and neither are we reporting on La Tomatina, however we are simply marveling at the strange bedfellows technology makes. News is that Ford and the ketchup guys H.J. Heinz have gotten together and are working on ways to get tomatoes into the car.
I know, I know. After The Objet 1000 video, there was a hole in your soul that could only be filled by oddly informative, yet disturbing videos delivering the future of 3d printing in oddly informative, yet disturbing ways (emphasis on disturbing). While it lacks the sing-along qualities we desire, this new 3D Systems video delivers the totally weird, disturbing vibe, plus shows how 3D printing is faster than injection molding.
You have to hand it to the Japanese who are making art out of drinking your daily dose of tipple. *hic* Suntory Whiskey is a brand that is urging all to enjoy whiskey in a more innovative way. Their “3D on the Rocks” campaign suggests that you savor your whiskey with beautiful ice sculptures, forged with the latest ice milling, drilling and sculpting technology. Move over Bridget Jones, we think we found our bad boy.