Inventor of Velcro – George Mestral

Invention: Velcro
Inventor: George Mestral
Inventor’s Location: Switzerland

Inventor of Velcro

The inventor of Velcro was a quiet Swiss engineer who was also an amateur mountaineer and inventor.  Mestral had studied the hook and loop fasten design to some degree and had always thought it could be improved upon and have many real world applications.  Mestral lived in a Golden Age in human history when man turned his mind and efforts into inventing ways to make his life better.  It was also a way for one to gain wealth and notoriety.
To invent Velcro Mestral had to take a walk on the wild side; literally.  Continue reading →

World’s first wooden car invention is faster than Porsche!

Invention: Splinter (wooden car)
Inventor: Joe Harmon and Team
Inventors’ Location: North Carolina

A team from North Carolina has invented the world’s first wooden car. The project is headed by Joe Harmon, and their invention, the wooden car, runs faster than a Porsche.
Their invention, the wooden car, has a twin 4.6l V8 engine, and is capable of producing 700 BHP. This is around 300 BHP more than a Porsche 911 GT3. It can reach a speed of 240 mph, according to Joe Harmon. It has two seats, and is made from plywood, medium-density fiberboard and maple. The invention has a roll cage to protect the driver.

Joe Harmon explained the rationale behind the choice of wood Continue reading →