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Look Ma, No-Hands Fasteners!

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the assembly-liners dept.

theodp writes "Inspired by a daughter who suffered a serious infection from an IV feeding apparatus, the Trib reports an Australian architect has developed high-tech bolts and latches, which can be operated remotely without being touched. The first commercial applications are intended for aircraft, allowing crews to quickly reshape interiors to maximize payload space. BTW, smart fasteners hit Slashdot's radar almost two years ago."

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  1. Re:Hacker's Delight by mnmn · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I'd like to start a company manufacturing such bras.

    Who wants to buy stake?

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