Episode 49: Benjamin and Stephen deflagrate into a heated discussion over the recent gas pipeline breach. Ben eases into an article about robots with a gentle touch. Steve gets wowed by 3D printed wood. Benjamin explains Rolls-Royce using additive technology in their turbofan engines. Stephen closes with some light material science.

• https://www.practicalecommerce.com/soft-hand-robots-are-coming-to-ecommerce
• https://www.freethink.com/articles/3d-printed-wood
• https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/gkn-produces-rolls-royce-engine-compressor-case-using-3d-printing-technology-189890/
• https://247wallst.com/special-report/2021/05/11/the-20-lightest-objects-in-the-world/

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