The Design Of The Aluminum Beverage Can

Bill Hammack from the Engineer Guy explains the remarkable process that went into making and designing the aluminum beverage can. He explains why it is cylindrical, outlines the manufacturing steps needed to created the can. Watch the video below.

Naomi: A Brilliant Spring-Based Nutcracker

Naomi is a brilliantly designed nutcracker that uses a spring to simply crack the nuts inside of it, by pulling back the handle and letting go. The Naomi Nutcracker is created by Take2 Design in Germany and can be purchased online at the Red Dot Shop for a price of €19.90. Watch the video below to learn more about this innovative product. via:… Continue reading Naomi: A Brilliant Spring-Based Nutcracker

Goodbye Windows XP (2001-2014)

Microsoft decided to pull the plug on Windows XP on Tuesday, April 8, 2014. The operating system will no longer receive the official support from the software company. Originally released in 2001, Windows XP received extended support long after the typical 10-year cycle that most Microsoft products receive. It is recommended that users should stop using the operating system… Continue reading Goodbye Windows XP (2001-2014)