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Paper-Made Engines

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

This Origami Project by Aliaksei Zholner​ is a V8 Engine Made Using Paper

— December 8, 2015 — Art & Design
This origami project by Aliaksei Zholner​ sees the YouTuber create a stunning V8 engine using only paper and small amount of Scotch tape that actually works (well, sort of). While the origami V8 engine doesn't run on gas, it's an operational scale model that spins and operates in quite a similar fashion when paired with a burst of compressed air.

Zholner posted a video of the origami project on YouTube where a series of different angles and operations can be seen. As we see digital innovation taking big leaps in a variety of different ways, the participation in simple yet complex pastimes like origami projects by consumers is a way to work with ones hands rather than rely on digital media to be entertained.
Trend Themes
1. Origami Engineering - There is potential in using origami techniques to create functioning models that can be used in various industries, such as aerospace or robotics.
2. Sustainable Engineering - Exploration of alternative and eco-friendly materials such as paper and cardboard could lead to sustainable engineering solutions.
3. DIY Engineering - With the rise of DIY and maker movements, there is an opportunity to create accessible and affordable engineering projects using materials such as paper and craft supplies.
Industry Implications
1. Aerospace - Origami-inspired design can provide lightweight and efficient structures for space vehicles and spacecraft.
2. Automotive - Sustainable and eco-friendly engineering solutions, such as paper-made engines, could revolutionize the automotive industry, particularly in electric vehicles.
3. Education - DIY and origami engineering projects can provide a non-intimidating way for students to learn about engineering concepts through hands-on and creative activities.
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