# Key Points from #hplusroadmap IRC Discussion

• Developers discussed technical challenges with NanoEngineer-1 (NE1), an open-source molecular design software, including poor performance (3-5 FPS) when rendering complex molecules and difficulties running it in Linux environments, highlighting the need for modernization of this scientific tool.

• Participants proposed specific improvements to NanoEngineer-1, including modularizing its monolithic architecture, integrating newer versions of GROMACS (molecular dynamics package), and creating a standalone simulator capable of reading MMP files.

• The conversation revealed significant usability issues with open-source electronic design automation (EDA) tools, with detailed critiques of Upverter's online platform regarding component editing, wire connections, and file export problems.

• Critical analysis of media coverage about 3D-printed blood vessels exposed how the technology actually used DLP (Dynamic Light Projection) to create solid, non-hollow, non-biodegradable structures rather than functional vessels.

• Participants shared information about Halcyon Molecular's shutdown despite $20M in investment, suggesting their pivot to DNA synthesis failed, alongside critiques of Cambrian Genomics' "DNA laser printer" technology.

• The discussion included security research about Android, specifically regarding exploits of Google's Android app scanner (Bouncer) that could enable remote shell access.