# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (Nov 6, 2009)

* A discussion about ISO 10303 (STEP - Standard for Exchange of Product model data) occurred, with users trying to access Application Protocols (APs) from ANSI's file repository, suggesting interest in standardized product data exchange formats.

* A link to "Miniprep - Kit-free high throughput protocol - source code" on OpenWetWare was shared, indicating interest in open-source lab protocols for DNA extraction.

* A paper titled "Building MRSEV Models for CAM Applications (1994)" was shared, related to Computer-Aided Manufacturing applications.

* "Electron fluidic logic" was mentioned alongside a link to NextBigFuture discussing it as a "beyond CMOS candidate," representing interest in alternative computing architectures.

* The CMU Arctic speech database (speech.cs.cmu.edu/cmu_arctic/packed/) was shared, which contains phonetically balanced datasets used for speech synthesis research.

* "Arborsculpture" or "tree sculpting" was referenced with a link to examples, showing interest in biological manipulation techniques.

* A mention of "phduino" suggests discussion of Arduino-based pH measurement systems for DIY lab equipment.