Notes.
nTopology shipped a big update to our free lattice CAD software this week, and added our first paid feature too. We're all growed up! Release details here.
Wayfinding & Strategy.
- Elon Musk released some details about SpaceX's plans to go to Mars.
- A new study is saying that solar power is about to get really cheap, partly due to business model innovations.
- Plethora expanded their CNC machining capabilities significantly.
Making & Manufacturing.
- Want to watch me get passionate about visiting suppliers and seeing how they actually do things? Start at 26:00 here.
- A company in the UK called Robot Bike is making enduro MTB frames using DMLS titanium lugs (made by Renishaw) and unidirectionally wound wound carbon fiber tubing. Nice execution.
- A new method of storing CO2: Pump it into volcanic rock.
- A Swedish startup called Exmet is printing amorphous metals.
Distribution & Logistics.
Inspection & Testing.
Tangents.
- Tyler the Creator and Elon Musk, making magic on Twitter.
- Where New Yorkers come from.
Credit to Andre and Noah for sending links this week. If you see something, send something :)
And.
Getting ready to print this (finally).
Love, Spencer.
p.s. - We should be better friends. Send me a note - coffee's on me :)
