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Rapid Generator is laser operated automatic machine to serve two purposes; first, it can generate new 3D components as per design and; second, it can produce a copy of an existing component.
Like a Xerox machine in which charged carbon particle tethered at particular position on paper to generate words,
We spend a lot of money in border security & intelligence but it can be reduced by using some advanced techniques. The concept of security bird is very simple & highly useful everywhere such as in a terrorist attack, security in air, trace nasalicdes etc.
PORTABLE TOUR HEALTH CHAIR
Keeping in mind the present situation of our country with heavy population, crowd, queues, we have designed this small foldable chair with more stability and can be used in all situations and by all level people.
Nation-crippling failures of Extra-High-Voltage (EHV) transformers from geomagnetic induced currents (GICs) caused by earth-directed solar coronal mass ejections (CMEs) have been quantified and impacts highlighted by our mass media for more than a decade. Unaddressed, durations of the power distribution outages will be determined by new/repaired transformer replacements available from very few suppliers.
My unique design will give the fishing industry something to fish for. Its innovative purpose is to provide fun and entertainment to the avid consumer who fishes. There are many animal callers out there but none as unique as this. Imagine this in every tackle box and the possible fish stories to be told.
The CalypSol trimaran is a high-tech solar powered eco-friendly boat built to promote the use of renewable sources of energy and advocate a clean environment. On June 11, 2014, the CalypSol crew reached Baton Rouge, LA , thus completing 1’450 miles from Chicago, IL to successfully become the first solar powered canoe voyage down the Mississippi.
Inlets in tidal basisns have a habit of collecting trash and eventually killing the life in them. By putting a gate at the opening that channels water into the inlet with the outgoing tide, we can sweep the debris and channel fresh water into the inlets.
Solar panels cover great real estate to generate sufficient power.
All these are built up onto racks to keep them elevated and protect them from weeds covering them and to face in the most ideal direction toward the sun.
Once built,
The Self Repairing Space Vehicle is a satellite, space station, human transport vehicle or resupply vehicle that has a self repairing module attached to it. The self repairing module
is a self contained unit. The self repairing module consists of multiple 3D printers. There is one 3D printer for printing metal objects.
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