Excitement. That’s what I look for in a good computer mouse – edge of your seat clicking, here… then THERE, real fast like. You too? The Penclic Mouse may be all you desire, but not really, but really. It combines both mouse and pen into one desk sliding implement of adventurous delight. Europe has been enjoying the Penclic mouse for quite some time and now it’s set to take over the US and Canada at all major retailers. Want it? Need it? Have a look.
If you’re hankering for a magnificent piece of man metal (and a magnificent manufacturing process), RogueDZN is about to make you clench your teeth so tight they shatter… twice. Matt Tremblay, Founder of RogueDZN (and chief designer at __________) just announced the release of the ultimate in high performance, machined G5 titanium hotness for your wristbone, the signature edition RogueDZN Armadillo:161. A bracelet that’ll put a small dent in your wallet and the toughest looking piece of metal on your arm. Check out the process and videos after the break.
How many times have you said, “I need more plastic bits on my desk, and I need them NOW!!” I do, EVERY DAY, followed by spooning large amounts of plastic nibs and milk into my mouth. If you’re looking for something equally delicious to add to the collection of desktop trinkets in your cubicle, look no further. Proto Labs, the company cutting CNC and injected mold lead times like molten polycarbonate, has just the thing for you. The Protogami. (Not to be confused with the Proctogami, which you should NOT leave laying out on your desk.) The Protogami is everything you need to teach, entertain and throw at people as they walk by your cubicle.
I warn you. Your life is about to become twice as easy, twice as wonderful and there is but one reason. The Hair Brush Fruit Bowl. What wonder is this? Endless possibility to not only display your fruit in all of it’s succulent glory but also look good doing it. I know, two thoughts… Where has this been all my life? and WHY didn’t I think of this. Here’s the details on the ultimate 3D printed fruit/hair care design.
Oh, how wonderful the feel of a digital explosion across your screen. Am I right? YES. How’s it happen? Exocortex Technologies. They’ve released Momentum 3, a slick multiphysics engine for Autodesk Softimage. While it’s not useful for anything mildly related to the usual cadre of CAD apps we talk about on SolidSmack, it does give us a chance to complain that this technology is still not used in any of them… sad. to. say. First take a look at what Exocortex and others are bringing to the wonderful world of physical simulation.