# Summary of #hplusroadmap IRC Log (June 14, 2011)

* Several open-source electronic part management databases were shared, including PMDB (https://github.com/bitlair/pmdb) and PartKeepr (https://github.com/timoahummel/PartKeepr), which could be valuable for DIY hardware projects.

* Open-source ultrasound imaging technology was discussed, including an SDK for USB ultrasound imaging on mobile devices and a general USB ultrasonic imaging project from Washington University.

* A paper was shared about using the Emotiv EPOC EEG headset to identify image types (houses vs. faces), demonstrating progress in consumer-grade brain-computer interfaces.

* Discussion of the ReCell technology for wound and burn treatment, which uses a patient's own skin cells to create a spray that can cover larger injured areas, significantly reducing healing time.

* Various engineering and simulation tools were mentioned, including Modelica for simulating physical systems (plumbing, pressure, valves) and SALOME, an open-source platform for numerical simulation.

* DIY weapons created by Libyan rebels were discussed in the context of improvised manufacturing and engineering under constraints.

* The SB5 BioBricks synthetic biology conference program was shared (http://sb5.biobricks.org/files/sb5-program-book-v3.pdf), indicating ongoing interest in standardized biological parts.