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underdog · 2022-04-08T16:23:36-0400

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Reekon T1 Tomahawk Tape Measure

Tape measures haven't really changed much over the last hundred years, and the digitized versions that have made it to market don't hold up to professional demands. Reekon is out to change that with the T1 Tomahawk. It incorporates a...

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Square target · 2022-04-08T16:35:42-0400

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Reekon T1 Tomahawk Tape Measure

Tape measures haven't really changed much over the last hundred years, and the digitized versions that have made it to market don't hold up to professional demands. Reekon is out to change that with the T1 Tomahawk. It incorporates a...

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I was just going to buy one of those but you have to pledge $200 for a kick starter pre order campaign with no ship date listed. Price is a but steep and I don't feel comfortable sending them money without the product being shipped.

underdog · 2022-04-09T02:58:11-0400

amazing things technology can create.
Yes kick starters are hit and miss. Sort of like gambling.
Looks like a stiff price. Maybe a one and done.

lewwallace · 2022-04-09T13:45:36-0400

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underdog · 2022-05-08T18:40:59-0400

29 good ol’ American companies that aren’t American anymore

Check out the US firms that are no longer US-owned.

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Stamps6 · 2022-05-08T21:41:33-0400

I looked at the tape measure web page and they have used Indian Army used ammo cans for only $75. I can buy US ammo cans for $20. So those must be really special…….right?

Stamps6 · 2022-05-15T15:43:00-0400

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underdog · 2022-05-15T16:48:47-0400

Omniphobic hull coatings

US Navy ONR sponsors development of omniphobic coating for ships

U.S. Navy wants to create a new type of “omniphobic” coating, a material that is clear, durable, can repel water and reduce friction drag

The U.S. Navy wants a slick new material that can shed any liquid or semi-liquid that comes into contact with it. When applied as a coating to the hulls of ships and submarines, the “omniphobic” material will immensely reduce friction drag, allowing the sea-going craft to travel faster without...

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The potential of omniphobic hull coatings, which are under development by the US Navy’s Office of Naval Research, was perhaps the most obviously pertinent development. Omniphobic hull coatings would not only repel water (hydrophobia) but all manner of other substances, including oil. Griffin outlined how this technology could dramatically increase the efficiency of hulls and reduce costs.

“An omniphobic hull coating is currently being produced by the US Navy, but they are being a little secretive about it,” continued Griffin. “This technology has cut fuel costs by around 80 per cent when moving slowly and 40-50 per cent at faster speeds on an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. Not only that, they found that is also made the US Navy’s destroyers much quieter.”

Future materials and omniphobic hulls - SuperyachtNews

Matthew Griffin, futurist at the 311 institute, led delegates at TSDF 2018 on an exploration of future materials

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High-tech ship’s hull coatings promise fuel savings

New ship’s hull coatings promise to increase speed, reduce fuel consumption and eliminate marine growth. But how close are we to a shark skin-style hull?

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Stamps6 · 2022-05-16T07:46:18-0400

Rust oleum put out a spray paint type of coating that was omniphobic and it was really cool. You could spray your boots with it and pour oil on them and it would run right off.