If you’ve never watched a Studio Ghibli movie before, stop what you are doing and watch one now. From ever-popular classics like My Neighbor Totoro to the most recent 2014 release When Marnie Was There, the distinct art style, animations, and methods of storytelling are wholly unique and what I like to call, “classic Disney with a dash of real-life issues”. Before their more famous films however, the studio’s first movie was a little title called Nausicaä and The Valley of The Wind, and was released way back in 1984. Taking place after an apocalyptic war, Princess Nausicaä of the Valley of The Wind becomes entangled in a plot by…

On-demand manufacturing got a big lump of money love with T. Rowe Price leading a $75MM Series E equity round to boost Xometry’s expansion, payment system, and AI-driven on-demand marketplace development. To date, Xometry has had seven multi-million dollar rounds of funding totaling $193MM. The funding was announced alongside the news that Jim Rallo, former CFO of Liquidity Services, joins the company as Chief Financial Officer. Has Xometry had good growth? Indeed they have. Since 2015, they’ve seen their revenue double each year through launching their own RFQ Service to acquisitions, including that of Shift, to expand their European market. Our favorite aspect of Xometry is not only their online…

Put five in the sky if yo’ feelin’ alive. Put ten up in the air if you just don’t care. Who needs a hand or fifty? I could always use a hand. I could use it for help on the farm of course, but also just to stick at random locations in hallways or slap things around… wet noodles, a large ball of moss, a muddy chicken… you know, the usual. Whatever the need, Dan Sopala, from the great state of Texas, (who in no way condones the slapping of muddy chickens) has created the most incredible 3D printed print-in-place hand you’re likely to see, at least, this year. It…

With summer nearing its end and fall just around the corner, folks are starting to feel the changes in temperature. Whether it’s the heat or the cold, an air conditioned room is a welcome sight to escape the extremes of either. But what about those times when you need to work, play, or adventure in the extremes? You can’t just bring an air regulator around with you… or can you? The Gemm by Polar Seal is a wearable cooling and heating device worn around your neck. It is used when playing sports, working outdoors, during those winter sprints between your car and the house, or at meetings when a hot,…

Hang onto your Zeats, they said. It’s must-Zee, they said. We’re launching a new line of entry-level workstations the likes of which HP fans have never Zeen. You chuckle but it’s true, HP has announced their new entry-level desktop and mobile workstations. The new options include the ZBook Fury G7 (15″ and 17″) and ZBook Power G7 (15″) mobile workstations and the new Z2 Mini G5, Z2 Small Form Factor G5, and Z2 Tower G5 desktop workstations. All are designed for 3D professionals and students who need a place to snuggle up with hefty 3D/VR capability with affordable entry-level options or pro-level upgrades. Let’s have a little look. ZBook G7…

If you use an electric shaver, you know it’s usually the bulkiest thing you pack, and that’s not including the charging base and/or cord. You may have thought it was travel-friendly but you’ll think again after you see the Evo Shaver. For those on the road, it might just be in your top five must-have things for a business trip. Unlike most electric shavers which could double as an appendage for Edward Scissorhands, the Evo Shaver is more like a small brush used for traditional wet shaving. The shaver measures a mere 1.6″ (40mm) by 2.4″ (60mm) taking up very little space in a backpack or travel bag. Heck, it…