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Use www.SolidShack.com for Free Solidworks 3D models

If you are looking for a large variety of Free 3D Solidworks models, use the Solid Shack at www.SolidShack.com Solid Shack has a much more complete database of detailed 3D models, and Solid Shack is constantly uploading new models for … Continue reading

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ChemBot: a blob-like, shape-shifting robot that inflates and deflates

Here is a robot that is the first of it’s kind, and a little odd too. This is a blob-like robot that inflates and deflates different areas of the outer body in order to roll a certain direction. The robotic … Continue reading

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SolidWorks is Looking for beta Testers for Solidworks 2009

SolidWorks needs active testers to beta test the newest release of SolidWorks. The SolidWorks 2009 Beta program awards prizes to the most active testers. Beta testing allows for better products in the long run, and SolidWorks needs user feedback from … Continue reading

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PropellerCode 3D Solidworks Models Moved to New Website

The 3d Solidworks Models of various components on www.PropellerCode.com have now been moved and are now being maintained at a new website called www.SolidShack.com. http://www.solidshack.com/ is a new website dedicated to providing 3d models free of charge to anyone who … Continue reading

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Upcoming Events for Parallax Inc: July 2008

Here are the upcoming events Parallax Inc. will be involved with through the summer months. Conferences: August 23, 2008 – Unofficial Propeller Expo NE, the event will be located at 100 Republic St., in Norwalk, OH. The presenter will be … Continue reading

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The Desktop Factory 3D Printer

From the Desktop Factory website: The Desktop Factory 3D printer builds durable, functional models from the bottom up, one layer at a time. The Desktop Factory 3D printer has a build speed comparable to existing 3D printing technologies, and produces … Continue reading

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E3 2008 Scheduled for July 15–17, 2008 at Los Angeles Convention Center

The Entertainment Software Association trade body has confirmed that the 2008 E3 Media & Business Summit will take place from July 15 – 17, 2008, at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) as a smaller trade-only event. Who can attend? … Continue reading

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Build Your Own Robot Demonstrations, Coming Soon

DIY, do it yourself robot demonstrations are coming soon to PropellerCode.com. We here at PropellerCode.com com are working on designing low-cost robots with the budget in mind. We like the idea of being able to build nice prototype robots out … Continue reading

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Cyborg Insects

Uses for tiny flying robot bugs will mostly include reconnaissance missions for military and law enforcement applications. DARPA currently has incentives for creating these little machines for military purposes. The advantage of being so small is that it could enter … Continue reading

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Robot Competitions: RoboGames 2008, From June 13-15

For those of you addicted to fighting robots, the RoboGames 2008 is that place you have to be! The RoboGames are an annual event that take place in the US in San Fransisco, California. The RoboGames 2008 will be holding … Continue reading

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