The Jointmaker pro R2 is a great example of a modern tool being high-tech and low-tech at the same time. And it’s already sold out. Video here. Update: there is a new version available, the Jointmaker Pro v2. Related: Human powered drilling tools and machines / Hand powered tree sawing machine.
Plastics in the World of Tomorrow – Plastics in the World of Today
Plastics in the world of tomorrow (1944).
Plastics in the world of today (October 2009).
Kite Power
October 23, 2009 by Filed Under: Kites, Wind Power, Wind turbines
Italian company Kite Gen is building a full-scale 3 megawatt version (video) of its promising wind turbine concept, we learn from MetaEfficient. A large kite is drawn upward to altitudes around 800 metres, where average wind speeds are four times as strong as they are near ground-based wind turbines. The kites power turbines by rising and flying back to gound level continuously. The retrieval phase is said to require a small fraction of the power that is generated during the flight. A first prototype was built in 2006. One of the recent improvements is an automatic launching system, powered by fans. The technology generated an interesting discussion at the Oil Drum last summer. Previously: Floating windmills – energy from the clouds. Related: Kiteboating & Kite Aerial Photography.
Low-tech Indoor Truck
The Monark Transport kick-scooter is a fast and healthy way for staff to easily move supplies and tools around large indoor spaces. Its load capacity is 150 kg (330 lbs) and it can be equipped with a second platform level and a platform edge rim.
Streetcar Scooter
October 20, 2009 by Filed Under: Hybrids, Random, Scooters, Trams or streetcars, Travel
Found at the Italian Motoblog. Probably a service vehicle for trams/streetcars.
