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Dremel, the company best known for its rotary power tool that's used for everything from routing and sanding to carving and engraving, has announced that it's taking a leap into the 21st century with its first consumer 3D printer – the Dremel 3D Idea Builder.

Our stereotype of a spacesuit is one of a bulky white outfit. But if an MIT team has any say, the spacesuit of the future will be a snug, form-fitting outfit that’s not only lighter and more flexible but also easier to get on, automatically tightening up to a proper fit at the touch of a button.

The Kormoran from the Austrian company of the same name can speed on (and above) the water as a catamaran, trimaran, monohull and hydrofoil, making it one of the most versatile vessels to ever hit the high seas.

While buses are a natural target for quick charging solutions, Spanish company Opbrid wants to see the reach of its Ultra-High Power charging stations extended to other types of commercial vehicles such as airport vehicles and delivery trucks.

Scientists at the University of Lincoln have developed a tiny, low-cost autonomous robot that replicates the behavior of swarming honeybees and uses an obstacle detection system inspired by locusts.

Driverless cars are accelerating towards becoming a reality, begging the question, what will they look like? If artist Dominic Wilcox has any say in the matter, they will look like mini cathedrals. Wilcox has created a stained glass driverless concept car.

What if your dryer could send a notification that would buzz your phone or smartwatch to let you know your laundry is done? Well, it may be easier to tap into the brains of your appliances than you might think, with GE's US$20 open-source Green Bean module.

If you're using your bike just to go meet someone at the coffee shop, it's a hassle to have to bring along a backpack, just to carry your lock. The Seatylock presents an interesting alternative – as its name suggests, it's a bike seat that can be removed to serve as a lock.

There are a bunch of different companies racing to get an integrated heads-up display helmet to the market, but there's only one company that has a working HUD solution out there, for sale, right now, and it fits on just about any lid. Loz Blain spends some time with Britain's BikeHUD.

Vietnam-based architecture firm Vo Trong Nghia Architects recently revealed a new prefabricated low-cost house prototype that costs just US$4,000 to build. The S House is also simple to build and easily transported.

Worried about the lack of exercise you get whilst sitting at your desk all day? In the belief that rodent recreational habits may hold the solution, Artist Robb Godshaw has published instructions for building his Hamster Wheel Standing Desk.

Italy's Albaviation is in the business of manufacturing small aircraft, along with parts for them. So, what happens when it decides to build a hardtail mountain bike? Well, with its riveted sheet aluminum construction, the Zero's frame is pretty reminiscent of a retro airplane.