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Small Firm Creates A 3D-Printed Scale Model Of The Hyperloop

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As reported on TechCrunch. by JOHN BIGGS This video shows you probably the closest we’ll ever get to seeing a physical representation of theHyperloop. It is a 3D scale model made by a nascent company called WhiteClouds and it showcases the teams 3D modeling prowess and, more wistfully, shows what the Hyperloop could be. The team at WhiteClouds went to work. Each designer took a component of the Hyperloop concept and designed digital 3D models based on images…

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A Rare Glimpse Inside a Magnificent, Abandoned Shrine to Electricity

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As reported on Gizmodo. by ATTILA NAGY At the dawn of the electrical age, power plants were more than just utilitarian buildings. They were grand, soaring temples to a near-magical substance that was changing the world. Most of these buildings are now abandoned or demolished. But I recently visited one of the few that remain: the 99-year-old Kelenföld Power Plant, one of most ethereal and electrifyingly beautiful places on earth. I’ve been a longtime fan…

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Automotive Business Design

Elon Musk details Hyperloop: public transit via aluminum pods and electric motors

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As reported on Engadget. By Michael Gorman Elon Musk is into transportation, whether it’s an electric car or a spaceship. Today, he detailed a plan to revolutionize a portion of public transit. It’s called the Hyperloop, and it’s meant to get folks from SF to LA (or any two cities less than 900 miles apart) in 30 minutes seated in aluminum pods that are hurtled to and fro at 800 miles an hour in a pair of steel tubes.…

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Heckler Design’s iPad Cash Drawer brings minimalism to sales terminals

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As reported on Engadget. By Timothy J. Seppala Carrying cash can be a drag, but it’s often an even bigger nuisance for shopkeepers with iPad point-of-sale terminals. Because of a focus on swiping plastic, storage solutions for your dollar bills take a back seat. The WindFall Cash Drawer is Heckler Designs’ stylish US-made option that, according to the company, offers the smallest footprint of any drawer currently available — it’s probably the brightest, too. Cash Drawer follows the aesthetics of…

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