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New liquid metal printing technology from MIT makes chairs in minutes
Their technology, called liquid metal printing (LMP), involves depositing molten aluminum onto a layer of tiny glass beads in a pre-determined pattern. Imagine printing a table leg or chair frame out of liquid metal in minutes. Researchers at M...Read more -
Philadelphia streets have faded, with crosswalks and lane markings gone
Philadelphia has more than 2,500 miles of roads, from small streets to wide, heavily used routes. But sometimes the sidewalk markings disappear under real-world use. Reader Timothy Derr, who lives near the city centre and is familiar with the f...Read more -
Mixed media design and tapestry for a theatre art space
Seven years ago, Nancy Shaw Kramer closed the popular Vineyard Haven Gallery, which she owned and operated for 20 years. Then she turned to a new art form. That’s nothing new for the talented artist-designer, whose work is on display at the Marilyn Meyerhoff Gallery at ...Read more -
Her beads are so exquisite that they have earned her a devoted following amon...
Lampwork beads by Sarah Klopping of Aloha Bead Co., Maui. They are handcrafted using the lampwork technique, using special types of glass and silver to build up layers and create different effects. Clopin holds beads she makes using a variety o...Read more -
The Mining Museum and the Rollo Jamieson Museum hosted a live glass bead maki...
The Mining Museum and the Rollo Jamieson Museum hosted a live glass bead making demonstration led by Julia Loukosaithis of Bedazzled by Julz, who showed how glass can be transformed into a work of art. Loukosaithis fuses a white glass rod to a ...Read more -
U.S. Department of Transportation installs highly visible road markings on Wa...
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Department of Transportation will install highly visible lane markings in Salt Lake City, Davis, Weber and Box Elder counties as part of the “largest lane marking project in state history.” “Our goal is to help everyone on the road see their lane, day or nigh...Read more -
Ancient Egyptian blue glass beads were brought to Scandinavia
Distant Beads These two cobalt-blue glass beads found in a 3,400-year-old grave in Denmark were brought from ancient Egypt and may have travelled there via vast European trade routes, according to a new study. A new study has found that Bronze ...Read more -
The sandblasting equipment market is expected to grow by US$ 148.3 million du...
According to Technavio, the global sandblasting equipment market size is expected to grow by USD 148.3 million during 2024-2028. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 5.36% during the forecast period. Rapid growth in the aerospace, medical, and furniture industries is driving ...Read more -
British drivers to face huge fines for breaking new red line rules in Spain
Spain’s General Directorate of Roads (DGT) has introduced new road markings – a solid red line – in a bid to improve road safety, warning British drivers in Spain to pay attention to the markings. Red lines complement the trad...Read more -
The Netherlands has opened its first illuminated highway
Drivers on Dutch roads can now navigate using glow-in-the-dark road markings. The concept is being tested on the N329 in Oss as part of a “smart motorway” project by architecture firm Heijmans and design firm Studio Roosegaarde. The glow-in-the-dark markings...Read more
