November 23, 2009 - Performance and versatility are the key words for designers these days, especially designers of vehicles. It seems like everything from cars to trucks—even houses and wheelchairs—are created to withstand different types of terrain.

November 01, 2009 - The Igloo Satellite Cabin manufactured by Australia’s Icewall One is a pre-fabricated remote shelter that can withstand subzero temperatures, high winds, ice, snow, and lunging bears. The transportable pods are available in many colors.

October 10, 2009 - In the ‘Story of the Three Little Pigs,’ the first house that the wolf blew down by huffing and puffing was one made of straw, but if Oryzatech has its way, not only will straw houses withstand wolves, they’ll withstand earthquakes, cold, and fire...

September 18, 2009 - The question that surrounds this beefy body board is that when the water gets a little more intense and the wind starts to pick up with the design be formidable enough to withstand that amount of pressure?

September 15, 2009 - ...candy. More specifically, turn old fire hoses into shoulder bags—heavy-duty bags that can withstand harsh conditions from rain to fire....

September 13, 2009 - The Spin Master Air Hogs Wind Chaser motorizes the string pulling needed to fly a kite. The remote-controlled glider can withstand mild to moderate wind conditions while performing loops, turns and assorted aerial tricks.

September 12, 2009 - The NPT is designed to withstand the impact of a roadside landmine or small arms attack and will continue to roll along even if up to 30 percent of the tire’s honeycomb structure is estroyed. The airless tire is currently being tested on a Wausau...

September 08, 2009 - ...balls to pierce through a sheet of drywall. Even particle board was not strong enough to withstand the force of the blow. The gun contains a 14 shot magazine and is sure to bring countless hours of trigger-happy amusement....

September 07, 2009 - ...Sauna World Cup winner. Yes, my friends, there is such a thing and boy do the competitors ever take it seriously. The Sauna World Cup championships challenge heat-lovers to withstand 140°C heat, lose literally liters of sweat, and do it for...

September 01, 2009 - ...can be more durable than a laptop. Returning to the Samsung Go, Japanese artist Naoto Fukasawa designed this netbook to look great and last. Its edges are rounded, and it’s covered in a rubbery surface—kind of like a leathery shell—to withstand...