http://www.psfk.com Your Go-To Source For New Ideas And Inspiration Wed, 15 Feb 2012 13:30:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.psfk.com/2011/09/bmw-developing-laser-vehicle-headlights.html Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:11:21 +0000 The next step in vehicle headlight technology will see the addition of laser technology.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/04/lasers-to-end-the-need-for-sparkplugs-headlines.html Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:51:30 +0000 Internal combustion engines are likely to remain in widespread use for some time yet, but it's possible that we may be bidding adieu to that most iconic of engine parts, the spark plug. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/03/laser-tractor-beam-now-a-possibility.html Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:45:39 +0000 Using a Bessel Beam, a group of physicists foresee the realization of an age-old sci-fi device.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2011/02/anti-laser-technology-makes-its-debut.html Tue, 22 Feb 2011 15:34:13 +0000 A new discovery with implications in the fields of radiology, optical computing and even 'time travel' was recently discovered and demonstrated by scientists at Yale University.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/11/laser-cut-toast-animation-video.html Tue, 09 Nov 2010 22:15:04 +0000 OK Go and Geoff Mcfetridge team up to create an animated short using an unusual medium.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/09/micro-projector-can-be-integrated-in-cellphones-micro-video-projector.html Wed, 15 Sep 2010 15:42:33 +0000 A miniature projection device consumes less power than similar handheld projectors and promises to have applications in various fields.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/08/back-in-a-diy-laser-cut-vinyl-record.html Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:21:47 +0000 An unconventional method of handcrafting sound loops produces a unique audio-visual artifact.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/06/hoverboard-no-longer-a-sci-fi-fantasy.html Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:36:46 +0000 French artist Nils Guadagnin has created a working prototype of an iconic piece of fictional technology.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/05/music-transmitted-over-a-laser-beam.html Thu, 20 May 2010 10:19:59 +0000 The LASER transmitter/receiver project uses inexpensive parts to accomplish optical communication.]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/05/using-lasers-to-map-new-york-city.html Mon, 17 May 2010 18:42:07 +0000 A high-tech mapping project aims to better understand how to equip NYC for a more sustainable future. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/04/light-sensitive-game-turns-laser-pointer-into-a-controller.html Tue, 20 Apr 2010 07:03:21 +0000 Elji Hayashi has produced a game that is played by using a simple laser pointer. ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2010/03/pics-wexlers-laser-cut-canopy.html Wed, 17 Mar 2010 14:53:16 +0000 Wexler's, a restaurant in Sacramento Street, has installed a unique laser-cut canopy installation which is attracting attention because of its innovative design]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/09/laser-assisted-microphone-makes-next-leap-in-sound-technology.html Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:03:00 +0000 David Schwartz, a digital audio pioneer, will soon be unveiling a new design for a microphone that is aided by lasers to isolate "pure sound." ]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/04/laser-cut-money-art.html Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:31:50 +0000 Tattoo artist Scott Campbell has created this series of laser cut currency, where each stack is formed from one dollar bills. They were part of his Make It Rain solo show at O.H.W.O.W. Gallery. [via Design Boom] [last image via Divine Caroline]]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/03/on-demand-musical-instruments.html Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:25:36 +0000 Boing Boing lets us know about a fantastic DIY project by Nathan Freitas and NYC Resistor. Using a sheet of plywood, some wood glue and the magic of a laser cutter, they produced a Ukulele in a very short time. It’s not fully functional, but it is a great example of rapid on demand production of a more complex item. [via Boing Boing]]]> http://www.psfk.com/2009/01/green-cloud-lights-up-energy-consumption.html Thu, 22 Jan 2009 16:50:49 +0000 We absolutely love this installation by French art duo HeHe (Helen Evans and Heiki Hansen).  The piece, entitled Nuage Vert, or “Green Cloud,” is an attempt to raise awareness about energy consuption and help quantify individual responsibility. Every night for a week, the vapor emissions from the Salmisaari coal burning power plant were illuminated with a high power green laser animation. The laser drew an outline of the moving cloud onto the cloud itself, coloring it green. While it’s been nearly a year since the piece debuted, we thought it was still worth a post. The project went on toRead more...]]>