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Volvo Unveils Innovative Self-Parking Car

The phenomeno of an autonomous car is not completely new and last since two years now. However, Volvo could make significantly changes with a system that sends the car park alone. But not only, as it will avoid pedestrians and others cars which are in his way too.

The service will work only with parking spaces designed to be compatible with Vehicle 2 Infrastructure technology.

The question is, are we going to see this technology anytime soon? Regarding Thomas Broberg, Volvo Senior Safety Advisor "The autonomous parking and platooning technologies are still being developed. However, we will take the first steps towards our leadership aim by introducing the first features with autonomous steering in the all-new Volvo XC90, which will be revealed at the end of 2014.".

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Printable 'bionic' ear melds electronics and biology

Scientists at Princeton University have designed a bionic ear that can hear better than human ears.

Potential health risks of exposure to noise is high nowadays with the Millennial Generation. Indeed, the majority of us are constantly exposed to noise pollution and most of us are not really making ears' prevention...And could lead us to have some serious ears problems in the future. So maybe, new technology will help us to replace our ears and prevent generation Y from Tinnitus.

Last week we saw that some people are using 3D printing to create guns, now we see that scientists at Princeton University are using them to create working human ears. What is your opinion about this? Don't hesitate to share your opinion on 3D printing with us !

Source: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-05/pues-pe050113.php?utm_source=feedly

Anatomy of Human Brain at Unprecedented Resolution with 3D printing

A 65-year-old woman’s brain was cut into 7,400 slices to create the most detailed three-dimensional atlas of the human brain ever made, bringing researchers one step closer to rever

se-engineering the brain’s convoluted circuitry. For the full article click here.

Link for the video of Human Brain Project

Utility Look for your Home

Great British Designs offers an exclusive collection of furniture, home accessories and gifts from a selection of today's top award-winning British designers.

This is a great website to find that unique gift for someone special, or hand-made furniture, ceramics, glassware, jewellery and the list goes on.... And everything is 100% designed and made in the UK! The website is attractive and very functional at the same time. You can discover the product by category or by designer.

When function meets art !

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Minimalist & Innovative Design

An aesthetically eccentric and ergonomically different wine glass called rEvolution.

The designer Martin Jackobsen is currently studying at the Technical University of Liberec and has been nominated for the Elle Decoration international Design Award Do you like his work?

Stay in touch with him on Facebook. His creations are also sold on Mojoo Go & have a look !

Scrooser Project: A New Urban Mobility Solution

Design, fun and responsible the Scooser will let you enjoy the city streets like never before! Eco friendly, the battery charge of this scooter will last will last an estimated 25 days and this mobility solution that does not require a license or a helmet!

Based on the classic scooter design, the brand developed a modern lifestyle city scooter. The impulse drive electric motor augments the energy generated by the foot pushing off. Each premium quality Scrooser reflects true high-tech craftsmanship made in Germany. For more infos here.

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Celebrating the Life of Sam Farber, a Master of Design

A serial entrepreneur with an economics degree from Harvard, died unexpectedly on Sunday, June 16th, at the age of 88.

He spent three decades in the kitchenware business – launching COPCO in 1960, followed by the leading kitchenware company OXO, and, lastly, WOVO. He focused on partnering with designers to create products that solve real human needs.

Source: http://www.beyonddesignchicago.com/whiteboard/2013/06/21/celebrating-the-life-of-sam-farber-founder-of-oxo/