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Against the grain, MDF can look like oak

October 23rd, 2008 No comments

Here’s a way to make MDF look convincingly natural. My piece in today’s technology Guardian – Against the grain, MDF can look like oak – shows what you can do with a powerful laser beam.

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The ‘fab’ machine that could spark an industrial revolution

March 29th, 2007 No comments

One day, you might have a 3D printer at home to ‘print’ objects as complex as an Apple iPod. My latest story in technology Guardian, The ‘fab’ machine that could spark a industrial revolution, outlines the intriguing possibilities.

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Going against the grain

October 26th, 2006 No comments

I’ve written another technology story in the Guardian newspaper today. Going against the grain takes a look at how polycarbonate is changing the way guitars are made. If you want to listen to the results, go here.

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