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Practical applications for 3-D printing
Nick Merrill ManufacturingRecently, NASA announced a plan to install a 3-D printer on the International Space Station. This will be a huge boon for astronauts, who would no longer have to wait for a resupply shuttle to bring critical replacement parts. While this is certainly a high-profile use for 3-D printing in remote areas, there are many remote locations on Earth where having an on-site printer could prove invaluable.
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Rx for HEMS: Faster and lower
Mark Huber Medical & Allied HealthcareHow low can you go? (And live.) That has been the perpetual question as the FAA continues to work with the helicopter EMS industry to develop low-altitude infrastructure in the national airspace system, including better weather-reporting tools, low-altitude routes and point-in-space (Pins) instrument approaches.
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The everyman Porsche: Cayenne
David Mathews Recreation & LeisureTen days and 748 miles ago, I bought a brand new 2014 Porsche Cayenne. This one is third in our Cayenne continuum, an SUV lineage that is pure Porsche, save two ill-conceived and misbegotten vehicles that I immediately shed. This Cayenne is diesel-powered. It provides an appealing, yet quirky practicality. I am liking it more with each passing mile and with each passing service station. To date, my mileage is 30.8 mpg. My infatuation is about more than fuel economy, however.
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Awakening a future giant: Al Maktoum welcomes first passengers
Matt Falcus Transportation Technology & AutomotiveHistory was made Oct. 29 when the first aircraft carrying passengers landed at Dubai's new Al Maktoum International Airport — projected to one day be the world's largest. The Wizz Air flight — an Airbus A320 arriving from Budapest — arrived in a week when the airport added two new airline carriers to its roster and finally opened its passenger terminal after a series of delays.
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Truckers: Let’s send a positive image
Tom Kretsinger, Jr.For as long as I have been involved in industry associations — whether on a state or federal level — folks in the industry talk about improving our image. Mostly we talk to each other, an audience already holding a positive image of ourselves. That takes little convincing. Yet what do most people outside of the industry think of when they think of truckers?
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Porsche enthusiasts should flock to museum exhibit in North Carolina
Kevin Gabbard Recreation & LeisureThe North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, N.C., began hosting its first design exhibit on Oct. 12. The exhibit, "Porsche by Design: Seducing Speed," takes a look at the development and history of the Porsche, allowing visitors to see the evolution of company from the 1930s all the way up to today. The exhibit emulates the aesthetic design that has made Porsche famous.
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Will the 960 kill the GT2?
Conner Golden Transportation Technology & AutomotiveEver since Matthias Müller quietly confirmed the planned production of a sub-918 Ferrari-fighting supercar — dubbed the Porsche 960 — the enthusiast blogs have been erupting with excitement and publishing poorly rendered mock-ups as to what the mystery supercar might look like. Performance is expected to come in underneath the 918 Spyder, but still capable of trouncing its rivals from McLaren and Ferrari.
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Expansion of Helsinki Airport begins
Matt FalcusConsistently ranked as one of the best airports in the world by passengers and other organizations, Helsinki-Vantaa is beginning a phase of developments and upgrades that aim to retain this position and allow growth alongside its partner airlines.
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A lower per vehicle retail may be the way to higher profits in used cars
Chris JusticeAny dealer will tell you that it seems as if used cars are getting more and more expensive to buy, while competition and the Internet are driving down prices. Factor in transportation, recon, advertising and commissions; it can be a real struggle to make an acceptable profit.
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British air medics team up with design company for new flight suits
Joy BurgessYorkshire Air Ambulance medics in the United Kingdom are no strangers to dealing with trauma patients, offering rescue services in many difficult situations. To better deal with emergencies, these air medics have teamed up with workwear and safety company Arco to design new flight suits. Arco and the medics worked closely, with Arco designers visiting the air support unit to get a firsthand look at what the medics and flight doctors are facing.
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