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Shinola Audio : The Runwell Turntable

We always said if we could build watches in Detroit, we could build anything in Detroit. We might actually be right. Introducing the Runwell Turntable, the first product from Shinola Audio, built in the US using US and imported parts. Designed in collaboaration with Astro studio/SF california the new high quality turntables are a combination of wood and steel materials, and fit perfectly into Shinola’s modern American aesthetic. https://www.shinola.com/audio.html?gclid=CPGcqa3vj9ACFVSSfgodUjQDxQ      

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manufacturing Hope cranks

Step inside Hope Technology’s factory and see the manufacturing process for their new cranks. Forged and CNC machined 7000 series aluminium alloy crank arms Read more at http://www.bikemag.com/videos/hope-cranks-behind-scenes/#jbxPIcy9W9RLmWOZ.99 Photography by Duncan Phipott

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The Making of “Schwarzes Gold”

One material, one form – one story. To me, a product should not attract attention through overloaded design. Instead, it’s about the thought – the idea – coupled with intelligent design, which helps bring the product into existence. The product’s final design should be about elaborating things more deeply and understanding the world around us better. In short, it’s about designing a better future. An example of this is the product development of “Schwarzes Gold:” “Schwarzes Gold” does not begin with its material nor end with its form. The lamp…

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Schwood eyewear process and unique material choices.

Based in Portland, Oregon Shwood creates handcrafted wooden eyewear using fine exotic hardwoods. Shwood’s in-house manufacturing process merges precision technology with classic skilled craftsmanship to create a timeless art form. Every step from veneering and precision lens cutting, to shaping and finishing is conducted in our own Portland-based workshop to promise an entirely handcrafted eyewear piece. Inspiration is easily found but rarely encapsulated. Schwood new stabilization process freezes the beauty of nature in time and preserves natural elements in their current state. Using high-pressure resin casting and their hand-made processing technique, they’ve…

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The Art of Making a Nixie Tube

The nixie tube is a vintage display device which had been used until 70s when it was replaced with LED displays. The complex knowledge of manufacture of nixie tubes literally died with tube factory’s engineers, glassblowers and machine operators. I discovered nixie tubes in 2011 and since then, I’ve devoted all my time to studies of nixie tubes and its manufacturing processes. After years of intensive work, with help of many people, I eventually succeeded and have revived the knowledge and equipment for production of nixie tubes.

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Bronze casting-lost wax technique

A short animation made for the “Hadrian” Exhibition in the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, December 2015. The film shows the bronze casting process in an artistic yet simple method, a combination of stop motion and 2D animation. The preparation process included a research and a constant dialogue with the curator and the restoration department of the museum as well as a visit in a bronze casting workshop. The head used in the film was a plaster replica of the original Hadrian’s bronze statue found in Tel-Shalem, Israel, 117-138 CE.

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Are Audio handmade speakers

Are Audio is a handcrafted boutique speaker manufacturer based out of St. John’s, Newfoundland. Are Audio speakers are produced by the pair, allowing for the utmost attention to detail. As well, it allows for the aesthetic of speaker to be completely customized to suit your taste. You choose the hardwood, and the colour, too. Visit areaudio.com for more information.

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