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DIY Metal-Melting Weapons

This Death Star Model Uses an 84-Watt Beam to Melt Metal

— December 5, 2015 — Tech
This incredible, semi-working Death Star model was created by none other than German inventor and tinkerer Patrick Priebe, who has already gained huge legions of fans among geeks and comic book fans for creating incredible laser weapons and DIY gadgets inspired by science-fiction.

This Death Star model is probably not capable of destroying entire planets, like the original Star Wars fictional version, but it is capable of causing some damage by melting metal. It is capable of firing an 84-watt beam that can cut through carbon steel in mere moments. The hole features a cluster of LED lights that cause it to glow from the inside out.

Priebe's DIY Death Star model kills two birds with one stone by shedding light on the wonders of physics while also celebrating a famous science-fiction element.



Trend Themes
1. DIY Metal-melting Gadgets - Opportunity for innovators to develop affordable metal-melting gadgets inspired by science-fiction to attract geek and comic book fans.
2. High-powered Laser Weapons - Developing high-powered laser weapons can be the next disruptive innovation in the weapons industry.
3. DIY Science-fiction Inspired Gadgets - Rising trend of DIY science-fiction inspired gadgets presents an opportunity for companies to tap into a niche consumer market.
Industry Implications
1. Weapons Manufacturing - There is an opportunity to explore the creation of high-powered laser weapons in the industry.
2. Gadgets and Electronics - Rising trend of DIY science-fiction inspired gadgets presents a significant growth opportunity for companies in the industry.
3. Metals and Mining - Innovators and companies in the industry can develop affordable metal-melting gadgets inspired by science-fiction to cater to the niche consumer market.
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