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Elon Musk Creates Parts With Gestures Like Iron Man
Well, that was quick. It seems like only yesterday that Tony Stark is depicted creating parts with hand gestures in futuristic films.
(Tony Stark designing parts with hand gestures)
Now, SpaceX's Elon Musk has just tweeted that he thinks he's got the hand gesture design process ready. Oh, and you can get the part almost immediately, just like in Iron Man. Print that in titanium, won't you?
(Elon Musk tweets the good news)
Don't wait to get sf movies on Blu-Ray; better see them now if you want to experience the future.
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