Researchers from the UK’s Durham University and Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute claim they’ve come up with the world’s first manufactured non-cuttable material, just 15 percent the density of steel, which they say could make for indestructible bike locks and lightweight armor. The material, named Proteus, uses ceramic spheres in a cellular aluminum structure to foil angle grinders, drills and the like […]
Proteus Becomes World’s First Manufactured Non-Cuttable Material
Origami Reusable Water Bottle
We’ve seen various collapsible water bottles in the past, from crushable flasks to fillable accordions. Bulgarian startup DiFold believes it has an even better version, creating a brand-new bottle that relies on the ancient art of origami. Its Origami Bottle holds and serves 25 fl oz (750 ml) of water as effectively as any solid water bottle, but after emptying […]
KFC Lab-Grown Nuggets
Last year, we heard how KFC was introducing a plant-based chicken substitute on its menu. Now, the company is going a step further, by looking into bioprinted meat made from lab-grown chicken cells. Also known as cultured meat or in vitro meat, lab-grown meat has been around in experimental forms for several years now. In a nutshell, it’s made by […]
Italian E-Bike Battery-Less Turn Indicators
There are now a lot of companies making ebikes, so if a particular model is going to stand out, it has to offer something a little different. The Aton fits the bill, as it features pedals with built-in turn indicators. Currently on Kickstarter, the Aton is the result of a collaboration between two Italian companies – F.lli Schiano, which makes […]
Special Edition Wireless Earphones
Danish high-end audio gear firm Bang&Olufsen and Swiss sports footwear brand On Running have teamed up for a limited edition pair of B&O’s E8 Sport true wireless earphones to help you power through your workout with music. “We are excited to join forces with On Running to create the ultimate experience for runners,” said B&O’s Christoffer Poulsen. “Beoplay E8 Sport […]
High Tech Drill
When it comes to rough, tough, gruff, no-nonsense devices, power drills certainly fit the bill. Nonetheless, a Canadian company has given the tool a high-tech makeover, adding what are actually some pretty handy features. Known as the xDrill, the product is manufactured by Vancouver-based startup Robbox Inc. Like a regular power drill, it has a chuck that accepts interchangeable bits, […]
Nissan Debuts Its First All Electric Crossover
We got our first look at Nissan’s plans for an all-electric crossover SUV at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, when it revealed the IMx. Two years later the concept had grown into the Ariya, and now the company’s first all-electric crossover is going into production. Initially heading for the Japanese market in mid-2021 for around ¥5 million, the production Ariya […]
Carbon Fiber Exoskeleton
More and more, workplaces are using assistive exoskeletons to protect their employees from injury. One of the newest, the 4th-generation version of German Bionic’s Cray X, features a lightweight carbon fiber frame. Typically worn over the clothing on the torso (or even the whole body), industrial assistive exoskeletons incorporate electric motors – or sometimes just springs – that augment the […]
Cobalt-Free Battery
As a relatively rare and expensive heavy metal, cobalt serves as a vital but costly part of today’s lithium batteries, not just in terms of dollars but also for the environment and well-being of those tasked with mining it. A new battery design from the University of Texas at Austin may help address these issues, with the team demonstrating a […]
Ducati Trekking E-Bike
Ducati has launched a new Scrambler, but it’s not a motorbike. The Italian manufacturer has joined forces with Thok E-bikes for the e-Scrambler, an “urban ready” ebike that’s equally at home on city streets and open country roads. The e-Scrambler looks at lot like Thok’s €2,899 MIG-HT model in tourer form, though Ducati says that the trekking ebike has been […]