April 2011 – Product by Process

Stolzle Glass -crystal manufacturing

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Stölzle is an international German glassware manufacturing company. Stölzle creates crystal drinking glasses for the restaurant, hotel and retail sector . We ensure that our product maximizes the full potential, flavor and aroma of each individual drink. The professional design and hi-tech production guarantee optimum performance durability and elegance. For over 200 years, Stölzle has been recognized as Europe’s leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of high-quality, 100% lead free crystal glassware for the foodservice and retail market. While Stölzle is very proud of its long European and international history and…

rotomolding machines

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General view and principle of Rotomolding machines.

lightweight bra design process

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There is no room for error in the making of this extremely light-weight bra from sketch to prototype to the fitting room,a long back and forceprocess.

Ercol Evergreen chair

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The Evergreen chair is the height of the Chairmaker’s art. The back bow is a complex bend, made in three axes from a single piece of straight timber, hand bent by two craftsmen. This is then combined with the skills of windsor chair making to provide a beautiful frame which is then upholstered in supportive and comfortable cushions to provide the ercol Evergreen Easy Chair and Sofa.

New Balance 1300 and US574

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NEw Balance still produce shoes in America, check out the manufacturing process of their latest design., the second video is about their custom offer, response to Nike ID :the custom US574

Ford Model T assembly

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Historical footage of the Ford Model T assembly line and a quick report on how assembly line changed america.

Series 19 by Omer Arbel for Bocci

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Table center piece, with little function but looking for strong emotional response , Omer Arbel presents Series 19, produced by his own company company Bocci. via core 77

Hourglass By Marc Newson for Ikepod

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Breathtaking craftmanship and beautifull video of the new Hourglass by Marc Newson for Ikepod . Technical specifications: Time : 60 minutes Hourglass: hand blown borosilicated glass 3mm thickness Sand: Low carbon gold-plated (LE) or nickel- plated nano-balls Dimensions: 265 mm x 300 mm Weight 6.7 Kg

soulcraft steel bike

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Filmmaker Michael John Evans sets out to visually portray “the zone” which one enters when their craft is honed. Sean Walling, owner of Soulcraft, builds top notch custom steel bicycle frames. This short film documents Sean’s fabrication methods: a well choreographed dance of experience and muscle memory producing a seemingly effortless ode to process. From Steel: invites the viewer into Sean’s machine shop for an up close and personal look at the work that results in yet another awesome Soulcraft. Musical score provided by the internationally praised duo, Mattson 2.…