Friday, February 10, 2012

Smart paint could slash costs of structural monitoring

Smart paint could slash costs of structural monitoring: "Current monitoring of large structures such as bridges, wind turbines and mines generally relies on time consuming visual inspections that use specialized instrumentation and equipment."

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SmartCap monitors workers' fatigue levels by reading their brain waves

SmartCap monitors workers' fatigue levels by reading their brain waves: "You don't need to be an expert in occupational safety to know that worker fatigue is one of the leading causes of workplace accidents - this particularly applies to people who operate heavy machinery or drive for a living."

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Tesla's Model X: Finally, an electric car we all want | Cutting Edge - CNET News

Tesla's Model X: Finally, an electric car we all want | Cutting Edge - CNET News: "The company last night unveiled the Model X, a sleek-looking cross between a minivan and SUV with clever "falcon wing" doors and a new electric all-wheel drive system. People can start placing reservations tomorrow for the Model X, which is expected to be available late next year with prices in the $55,000 to $75,000 range before tax incentives and rebates."

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