2016-06-19

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.

• Don't launch drones while you're going through the Suez Canal.

Inspection & Testing.

• Ben Einstein on the failure of Coin.

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).