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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."

2 of 200 comments (clear)

  1. New idea? by LouisZepher · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Isn't this a step up from explosive bolts? I wonder how long before an airplane falls apart in mid-air because of faulty wiring/programming a la Liberty Bell 7...

  2. All your Bolts are belong to us ! by Inigo+Montoya · · Score: 0, Redundant

    can't wait till this is p0wned !