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I'm sure we are all still fascinated by the natural engineering we see, learn and apply within our own designs?
or,.. engineered stuff we apply from nature?

.. in recent news.. "azhdarchid pterosaurs"

https://theconversation.com/largest-eve ... -up-158835

https://www.cell.com/iscience/fulltext/ ... _source=EA
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Thanks for sharing Paul, that was a fascinating read.
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zxys001 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 1:01 pm I'm sure we are all still fascinated by the natural engineering we see, learn and apply within our own designs?
or,.. engineered stuff we apply from nature?

.. in recent news.. "azhdarchid pterosaurs"

https://theconversation.com/largest-eve ... -up-158835
Clearly the azhdarchid pterosaurs neck was 3D printed:
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mattpeneguy wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 1:17 pm
zxys001 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 1:01 pm I'm sure we are all still fascinated by the natural engineering we see, learn and apply within our own designs?
or,.. engineered stuff we apply from nature?

.. in recent news.. "azhdarchid pterosaurs"

https://theconversation.com/largest-eve ... -up-158835
Clearly the azhdarchid pterosaurs neck was 3D printed:
image.png

LOL!... yeah.. I've noticed a few articles on generative design say "De-generative design" or, imho.. how it should be said?... LOL! UU
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we found out how these pterosaurs kept their long heads up
Most important part of the article.
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Frederick_Law wrote: ↑Thu Apr 15, 2021 1:42 pm
we found out how these pterosaurs kept their long heads up
Most important part of the article.
yeah, good study!

https://www.cell.com/iscience/fulltext/ ... _source=EA
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