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[Nhranaghacon]

Self Healing Engine Technology forms Carbon Lattice over cracks in motor

And this isn't even Nanorobotics - which are also in production.

Nanotechnology Repairs Engine Damage in Cars | NASA Spinoff

spinoff.nasa.gov

The material, also called nano-flakes, is sticky on one side and smooth on the other. The sticky side is attracted to points of friction and attaches itself to those spots, leaving the smooth side facing out. This happens over and over, building up layers of nanoparticles until a given rough spot is smoothed over, much like filling in a pothole in a street. The heat and pressure that naturally occur with friction bond the nano-flakes together, forming a new, durable carbon-lattice surface that Rudenko calls “diamond-like.”

 

[Pagusas]

so its just a dumb nano-flake, nothing smart, electronic or any form of self direction about it. Very sad. Cool, but sad.

 

[Slings and Arrows]

Should have spent all that time and money building an engine block that doesn't crack

 

[Nhranaghacon]

so its just a dumb nano-flake, nothing smart, electronic or any form of self direction about it. Very sad. Cool, but sad.

We do have self replicating, self propelled nanorobot's to source from but in this case it's a notable improvement. Eventually you'll be able to purchase a vile of nanotechnology and repair/clean everything you own while upgrading your PC and all other owned electronics with that same technology.

 

[Rentahamster]

Nanoflakes, son.

 

[InverseAgonist]

We do have self replicating, self propelled nanorobot's to source from but in this case it's a notable improvement. Eventually you'll be able to purchase a vile of nanotechnology and repair/clean everything you own while upgrading your PC and all other owned electronics with that same technology.

Exactly! We're not quite at the Eric Drexler Molecular Nanotechnology stage yet, but this is definitely a neat application! Thanks for posting.

 

[teezzy]

What are Nano Flakes?

Cereal for ants?

 

[Tranquil]

What are Nano Flakes?

Cereal for ants?

We really need a good face palm smiley.

Just for posts like this.

 

[EverydayBeast]

Feels like another language

 

[GAMETA]

Would you take nanobots that make your body healthy? Like burning fat? I would, I think.