Makerbot: 3D Printers and CNC
*Print real objects at home *Affordable *Fun *Learn a skill
Makerbot Industries: Power to the masses! Create your own plastic parts on an affordable “3D Printer” at home by downloading CAD objects, scanning (replicating) existing parts, or 3D modeling your own creations. Made in Brooklyn, NY. Instead of printing on one plane of paper, as most printers do, the Makerbot uses ABS plastic spool filament in various colors to print layer upon layer of accurately melted plastic until a real 3D object appears. Be sure to accommodate for wall thickness so that you can have an efficiently-made part.
Several models are available from consumer level to build-your-own kits, to fully built kits for $1750. A pretty awesome price really! Vibrant community, and models are made from individuals and companies all over the world. “It’s like getting a superpower”, says founder Bre Pettis.
http://www.makerbot.com/
B&K Component Stereo and Home Theater
B&K: Swanky Home stereo and Home Theater preamplifiers and receivers are made in their Los Angeles factory! These guys appear to love what they do, and the casing and interface are top notch sexy! Take for a test run at your local dealer by typing in your zip here:
http://www.bkcomp.com/how-to-buy/find-a-dealer/
And be sure to pair with the highly-touted, US-Made Orb speakers
Orb Audio: Award Winning Satellite Speakers
::#1 Ranked :: Competitive Pricing ::Multiple finishes :: Small profile :: Great sound ::
Orb Audio: #1 Ranked Satellite speakers by Wired. Bookshelf speaker of the year by HomeTheaterReview.com – a small speaker with impressive sound so they say. I say they look pretty cool and would surely give them a try next time I’m in the market. For a 30 day home trial I might just try to write a review, since I have a trained ear. The prices are very comparable to Bose satellite systems, ranging from $200 – $1300 for the full theater experience with sub-woofer. It is enjoyable to read about their company and their low overhead boutique factory setup within the “About Orb” section of their website, as well as the “evils of HTIB” (Home Theater in a Box) informational section.
or at Amazon with all prices listed:
Orb Audio products on Amazon
Streamlight: Flashlights For Pros and Pedestrians
:: Hundreds of designs :: Great reviews and reputation :: Variety of pricing
UPDATE: 6/10/2012: Many of their models are now imported. Careful for Party Pooper Awards!
Wow do these guys have a great rep and strong following out there! Flashlights, spotlights, headlamps of all types for wide variety of uses and budgets, from tactical and law-enforcement applications to compact size for keychains or narrow pockets. Great reviews, some saying it’s the best flashlight they’ve ever owned. See for yourself:
http://www.streamlight.com/
Amazon has a dizzying selection, just narrow the search as you like:
All Streamlight Flashlights on Amazon