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Coolest Virtually UnKnown Technology: Claytronics Revealed

What is claytronics?   It’s a technology that allows you to use computer assisted design (CAD) to create PHYSICAL OBJECTS from micro matter. Claytronics is in it’s infancy and will definitely revolutionalize the manufacturing industry.

 

 

I wasn’t familar with claytronics until I read this article in Business 2.0:

http://money.cnn.com/magazines/business2/business2_archive/2007/05/01/8405653/index.htm?postversion=2007052118

 

Think about all of the applications:

– execute manufacturing work in seconds;
– develop a complete replica of a human being to be in your room while having a conversation with someone who is not physically present;
– convert all paper diagrams and drawings into physical objects (cool way to write class notes!)
There are endless options…

By Leon Apel

Leon Apel works virtually with talented team members from North America, Europe and Asia on projects designed to improve life on earth.

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