{"id":71255,"date":"2025-05-19T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/?p=71255"},"modified":"2025-05-19T05:24:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-19T12:24:19","slug":"viking-farewell-ponoko-podcast-launches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/ponoko\/viking-farewell-ponoko-podcast-launches\/","title":{"rendered":"Viking Farewell &#8211; Ponoko Podcast Launches!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this debut episode, we sit down with Lionel Mauclaire\u2014an artist, engineer, and modern-day Viking craftsman\u2014whose story of transforming handmade Viking ship replicas into ceremonial memorial experiences is unlike anything you&#8217;ve heard before.\n\nFrom cutting down trees in his mom&#8217;s backyard (with her blessing!) to building historically inspired clinker-built boats, Lionel shares how a passion project evolved into a deeply symbolic business: The Viking Farewell\u2014a ceremonial service that honors life with fire, tradition, and artistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/gzs5r1zK_ts?si=U2fSLzKkYFSrijgh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Watch the episode here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top Stories This Week<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#youtube\">Viking Farewell &#8211; Ponoko Podcast Launches!<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#intel\">Intel Spars With EU Regulators Over $421.4 Million Antitrust Fine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#robots-china\">China&#8217;s Humanoid Robots Will Not Replace Human Workers, Beijing Official Says<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#china-truck\">China Deploys World\u2019s Biggest Fleet Of Autonomous Mining Trucks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#thai-ewaste\">Thai Officials Seize Over 200 Tons Of Illegally Imported Electronic Waste From The U.S.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#ev-datacenter\">Microsoft, Google, And Meta Have Borrowed EV Tech For The Next Big Thing In Data Centers: 1MW Watercooled Racks<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#drone-sensor\">Amazon Removed Backup Landing Sensors Before Drone Crashes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#supercomputer\">China Begins Assembling Its Supercomputer In Space<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#tape\">Adhesive Tape Generates Electricity For Wearable Biosensors And Energy Harvesting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#quantum\">Scientists Merge Two &#8216;impossible&#8217; Materials Into New Artificial Structure<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#dopant\">Designing A Hobbyist\u2019s Semiconductor Dopant<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hardware Business News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"intel\">Intel Spars With EU Regulators Over $421.4 Million Antitrust Fine<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/1-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Intel\u2019s long-running clash with EU regulators just reignited, and it\u2019s worth your attention. The $421.4M fine\u2014reimposed after being partially overturned\u2014stems from alleged anti-AMD tactics nearly two decades ago. While Intel argues the punishment is disproportionate, the Commission insists it reflects the seriousness of &#8220;naked restrictions.&#8221;\n\nPersonally, I see this as yet another example of regulatory overreach in tech. Yes, fair competition matters, but retroactively policing business strategy from 2002 feels more like politics than protection. Still, it\u2019s a fascinating look at how chip giants operate under pressure\u2014and how far the long arm of the EU reaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/sustainability\/boards-policy-regulation\/intel-spars-with-eu-regulators-over-4214-million-antitrust-fine-2025-05-16\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"robots-china\">China&#8217;s Humanoid Robots Will Not Replace Human Workers, Beijing Official Says<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">China\u2019s latest humanoid robotics push isn\u2019t about replacing workers\u2014it\u2019s about augmenting human capability in tough environments. During a demo at Beijing\u2019s Robotics Industrial Park, officials emphasized these machines will handle the dangerous or tedious jobs, not the ones that give people purpose.\n\nAs someone who values practical engineering over utopian hype, I like this approach. Robots that self-correct and work overnight aren\u2019t a threat\u2014they\u2019re a tool. If the goal is safer work, cleaner streets, and deeper space missions, then let\u2019s build machines to do just that\u2014without selling the soul of the workforce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/technology\/chinas-humanoid-robots-will-not-replace-human-workers-beijing-official-says-2025-05-17\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"china-truck\">China Deploys World\u2019s Biggest Fleet Of Autonomous Mining Trucks<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71258\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/3-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">China just rolled out the world\u2019s largest fleet of autonomous electric mining trucks\u2014100 AI-powered machines operating in Inner Mongolia\u2019s rugged terrain. Backed by state energy giant Huaneng and driven by Huawei\u2019s 5G-Advanced tech, this isn\u2019t just about automation\u2014it\u2019s about redefining heavy industry.\n\nI see this as a glimpse into the future of traditional infrastructure. While I\u2019m always wary of centralised control, it\u2019s hard to ignore the engineering scale and technical precision here. When AI, EVs, and logistics converge like this, it\u2019s not about replacing workers\u2014it\u2019s about what humans can build when the machines do the heavy lifting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.silicon.co.uk\/cloud\/ai\/autonomous-trucks-china-614451\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"thai-ewaste\">Thai Officials Seize Over 200 Tons Of Illegally Imported Electronic Waste From The U.S.<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thailand just seized over 200 tons of U.S. e-waste disguised as scrap metal\u2014a reminder that not all recycling is as clean as it sounds. The haul, mostly circuit boards, highlights growing global pressure on countries with looser environmental enforcement.\n\nI\u2019ve spent my life working with electronics, and while I love the technology, I can\u2019t ignore where it ends up. We need smarter product design, longer life cycles, and genuine recycling\u2014not offshore dumping. Engineering should serve people, not pollute them. This story isn\u2019t just about waste\u2014it\u2019s about responsibility in an increasingly disposable world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/news\/thai-bangkok-cabinet-japan-hong-kong-b2750809.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hardware Engineering News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ev-datacenter\">Microsoft, Google, And Meta Have Borrowed EV Tech For The Next Big Thing In Data Centers: 1MW Watercooled Racks<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/5-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One megawatt per rack might sound extreme, but with AI workloads ballooning, hyperscalers like Google and Microsoft are leaning on EV tech\u2014specifically 400VDC power systems and liquid cooling\u2014to keep pace.\n\nI find it fascinating to see automotive power principles crossing into the data center, showing just how interconnected these industries have become. While the efficiency gains are real, so are the engineering challenges\u2014handling this kind of power isn\u2019t trivial. Still, seeing gigawatt-scale systems hit 99.999% uptime is a testament to what good hardware and bold thinking can achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/pro\/microsoft-google-and-meta-have-borrowed-ev-tech-for-the-next-big-thing-in-data-center-1mw-watercooled-racks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"drone-sensor\">Amazon Removed Backup Landing Sensors Before Drone Crashes<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71261\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/6-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pixabay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amazon\u2019s drone program hit turbulence late last year after two MK30 units fell from the sky during testing. Turns out, a software update made LIDAR sensors misread rain as ground\u2014shutting off propellers mid-air.\n\nInterestingly, engineers had removed the old model\u2019s backup \u201csquat switches\u201d\u2014physical landing sensors that might\u2019ve caught the error. I respect the drive to streamline designs, but it\u2019s a reminder that redundancy has its place in aviation. As someone who values robust engineering over clever shortcuts, I\u2019ll be watching to see how Amazon balances innovation with safety going forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.claimsjournal.com\/news\/national\/2025\/05\/19\/330673.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"supercomputer\">China Begins Assembling Its Supercomputer In Space<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71262\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/7-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">China just launched the first 12 satellites in a planned 2,800-node AI supercomputer\u2014yes, in orbit. Dubbed \u201cStar Compute,\u201d this constellation will process data in space rather than waiting for ground links, and it\u2019s already running 5 POPS (peta operations per second).\n\nIt\u2019s a fascinating mix of edge computing and aerospace, and while some might dismiss it as sci-fi showmanship, I see a calculated step toward sovereign AI infrastructure. Running on solar, cooled by the vacuum of space\u2014it\u2019s elegant and efficient. Keep an eye on this one; it might just redefine the cloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/news\/669157\/china-begins-assembling-its-supercomputer-in-space\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hardware R&amp;D News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tape\">Adhesive Tape Generates Electricity For Wearable Biosensors And Energy Harvesting<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/8-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; UAH \/ Michael Mercier<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Researchers at The University of Alabama in Huntsville just hacked Scotch tape into a triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG)\u2014and it\u2019s not just a lab gimmick. Their design outputs 53 milliwatts, enough to light 350 LEDs or power a wearable biosensor, by bouncing layers of tape apart on a vibrating plate at up to 300 Hz. That\u2019s a massive leap from the typical &lt;5 Hz TENG range.\n\nThe genius? Using single-sided tape, not sticky double-sided stuff, which allows fast cycling and efficient contact-separation. It\u2019s cheap, scalable, and a serious step forward in self-powered wearables and energy harvesting. A sound sensor and muscle-monitoring biosensor are already in the works. Keep your eye on this\u2014it\u2019s tape, but it&#8217;s electrifying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nanowerk.com\/nanotechnology-news3\/newsid=66829.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"quantum\">Scientists Merge Two &#8216;impossible&#8217; Materials Into New Artificial Structure<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/9-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71264\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/9-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/9-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/9-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Pexels<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Quantum materials often sound like science fiction, yet Rutgers researchers have crafted a breakthrough by merging two \u201cimpossible\u201d compounds into a stable, artificial quantum structure. This tiny \u201csandwich\u201d combines dysprosium titanate and pyrochlore iridate, unlocking magnetic and electronic properties that challenge conventional physics. \n\nWhile such advances push quantum computing and sensor tech forward, I appreciate that these discoveries rely on years of focused engineering and precise instrumentation, not hype. It\u2019s a reminder that practical progress often comes through methodical work\u2014and this could reshape the future of electronics without overstating the promise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/phys.org\/news\/2025-04-scientists-merge-impossible-materials-artificial.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Open-Source Hardware News<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dopant\">Designing A Hobbyist\u2019s Semiconductor Dopant<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/10-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-71265\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/10-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/10-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/10-1-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Image Source &#8211; Hackaday<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Making semiconductors at home is no small feat, yet [ProjectsInFlight] has taken a solid step by developing a cost-effective spin-on dopant for thermal diffusion. Doping usually demands expensive gear or chemicals, but this approach uses a glass precursor that\u2019s spun onto silicon and baked to diffuse dopants in. \n\nAfter months of fine-tuning, the result matches commercial doping levels at a fraction of the cost. It\u2019s a practical reminder that innovation often comes from tinkering and optimization, not just high-end equipment\u2014and that\u2019s the kind of engineering I respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hackaday.com\/2025\/05\/18\/designing-a-hobbyists-semiconductor-dopant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read the full article here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this debut episode, we sit down with Lionel Mauclaire\u2014an artist, engineer, and modern-day Viking craftsman\u2014whose story of transforming handmade Viking ship replicas into ceremonial memorial experiences is unlike anything you&#8217;ve heard before.<\/p>\n<p>From cutting down trees in his mom&#8217;s backyard (with her blessing!) to building historically inspired clinker-built boats, Lionel shares how a passion project evolved into a deeply symbolic business: The Viking Farewell\u2014a ceremonial service that honors life with fire, tradition, and artistry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":71,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5915,2],"tags":[8931,8888,8945,8951,8940,8936,8939,8934,6349,8462,8910,7763,8938,7299,8943,8878,8953,8937,8933,8942,8941,6705,8935,8948,8950,8944,8947,8952,8946,8932,8930,8949],"class_list":["post-71255","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-engineering-weekly","category-ponoko","tag-adhesive-tape-electricity","tag-ai-infrastructure","tag-amazon-drone-crash","tag-artificial-quantum-structure","tag-autonomous-mining-trucks","tag-ceremonial-services","tag-china-humanoid-robots","tag-clinker-built-boats","tag-e-waste","tag-electronic-waste","tag-electronics-engineering","tag-energy-harvesting","tag-eu-tech-regulation","tag-ev-technology","tag-google-data-centers","tag-hardware-news","tag-hobbyist-electronics","tag-intel-antitrust-fine","tag-lionel-mauclaire","tag-meta-data-centers","tag-microsoft-data-centers","tag-open-source-hardware-2","tag-ponoko-podcast","tag-quantum-materials","tag-semiconductor-dopant","tag-star-compute","tag-supercomputer-in-space","tag-tech-policy","tag-triboelectric-nanogenerator","tag-viking-farewell","tag-viking-ships","tag-wearable-biosensors"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.6 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Viking Farewell - Ponoko Podcast Launches!<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ponoko.com\/blog\/ponoko\/viking-farewell-ponoko-podcast-launches\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Viking Farewell - Ponoko Podcast Launches!\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"In this debut episode, we sit down with Lionel Mauclaire\u2014an artist, engineer, and modern-day Viking craftsman\u2014whose story of transforming handmade Viking ship replicas into ceremonial memorial experiences is unlike anything you&#8217;ve heard before. 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