NASA is building the world's first 3D–printed space cameras

NASA is building the world's first 3Dprinted space cameras

Subtractive vs Additive Processes

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CNC China Machining: start with a large solid block and remove material to create your part.
3D Printing/Rapid China Prototyping: create the part by binding loose material layer by layer.

Two great tastes that taste great together.

Machined aluminum brick from Bram, printed Alumide brick from me via Shapeways.

NASA is building the world's first 3Dprinted space cameras
Budinoff is also working on a way to build 3D-printed metal mirrors. Mirrors are crucial parts of telescopes, and it may be possible to create them with powdered aluminum. Aluminum is notoriously porous, which makes it difficult to polish. If Budinoff …
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NASA to 3D Print An Entire Space Telescope, Minus the Lenses
There will only be four 3D printed parts in Budinoff's telescope, however, these four parts, which were laser sintered from powdered aluminum and titanium, are replacing anywhere from 20-40 conventional parts. Additionally, the parts can be much more …
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NASA engineer developing 3D printed space cameras
Specifically, a 3D printed 2- in. camera design involves the fabrication of four different pieces made from powdered aluminum and titanium, but a traditionally-manufactured camera would require between five and 10 times the number of parts. In addition …
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United Patients Group Announces the Herbalizer Vaporizer Technology Developed by Former NASA Engineer Hits the Cannabis Market Running

United Patients Group Announces the Herbalizer Vaporizer Technology Developed by Former NASA Engineer Hits the Cannabis Market Running


San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) August 01, 2014

As medical cannabis grows in popularity, more and more patients have been turning to vaporizers as a superior method of ingesting their medicine. The selective review committee at United Patients Group, a trusted online resource for medicinal cannabis information, have been looking for the perfect vaporizing system to recommend to patients, and they’ve finally found it: the Herbalizer.

The sleek clamshell design, adjustable heat settings, aromatherapy mode, and discreet stash spot make “Herbie” the perfect companion for cannabis patients of all experience levels—earning it the United Patients Group Seal of Approval.

“We are proud to give our Seal of Approval to the Herbalizer,” declares John Malanca, founder and owner of United Patients Group. “Herbie is the most advanced vaporizing system on the market, but it’s so easy to use that even novice cannabis patients will love it.”

Many medical cannabis patients find vaporizing to be the easiest delivery system for cannabis relief. Smoking your medicine can be hard on the lungs and destroys many of the gentle components of cannabis, eating it can take too long to take effect and too uncontrolled. Vaporizing delivers quick relief without the smoke—a win/win. And, vaporization saves you money on your medicine because there is no waste.

The Herbalizer is designed with smartvape technology to deliver precise temperature vaporization. This precision makes Herbie the best vaporizer for patients because it enables specific cannabinoid extraction, and has control and repeatability of the relief it delivers. It functions in two modes, vapor-therapy and aroma-therapy, so patients can choose between three delivery modes: a balloon, a silicone whip, or freestyle.

“We recommend the Herbalizer to our network of patients because of its controlled delivery system, product design, and user experience, all of which are unparalleled,” says Malanca. “Herbie gives patients the right dosage of medicine and then gives them a relaxing and rejuvenating ambiance with its aroma-therapy feature. This one’s a game-changer!”

For more information about the Herbalizer, visit http://www.herbalizer.com.

For more information about medical cannabis or the United Patients Group Seal of Approval, visit http://www.UnitedPatientsGroup.com.

About UnitedPatientsGroup.com:

UnitedPatientsGroup.com is a discreet, safe, and professional online medical cannabis information resource for prospective and current patients, caregivers, and medicinal cannabis industry professionals.

While most online medical marijuana sites cater to patients already familiar with medical marijuana, the UnitedPatientsGroup.com website is a comprehensive and easy-to-use information source for people of all ages and experience levels, from novice medical cannabis users to experienced industry professionals. The site’s News, Resource, and Blog pages introduce new patients to the ins and outs of medical marijuana healthcare, while helping experienced providers stay abreast of the latest developments in THC and CBD therapies.

A complimentary Five Star-rated United Patients Group medical marijuana app is available on the iTunes app store for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation) and any iPad.