Product – Product by Process

Leafted / Wirtz – the 4 elements – Field knives

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Check out the process video of the Leafted/Wirtz falcon field knives element series , handmade in Wa. \ The 4 Knives represent the 4 elements – AIR, WATER, EARTH, FIRE Leafted collaborated with Randy Wirtz on this unique and ultra-limited series of 4 field knives – the element edition 01.The element series is a series of essential tools inspired by our relationship to nature. A good tool is a reliable tool first and foremost, but it’s also a tool that will help you create memories, a tool that will follow you in your every…

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the amazing automated manufacturing-assembly line of the Steam Controller.

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Get behind Valve’s fully automated assembly line for the Steam controller, “one of the largest fully automated assembly lines in the US”,including molding of the parts and assembly, it’s not only impressive, it’s almost sexy. “When we first started designing hardware at Valve, we decided we wanted to try and do the manufacturing as well. To achieve our goal of a flexible controller, we felt it was important to have a similar amount of flexibility in our manufacturing process, and that meant looking into automated assembly lines. It turns out…

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Jonathan Yeo, sculpting a Bronze statue in VR

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Artist Jonathan Yeo used 3D scanning and virtual reality painting app Tilt Brush to create his latest self-portrait, which he then cast in bronze. In this behind-the-scenes video, he explains how he used these new tools to create the sculpture. “For the last 18 months, Jonathan’s been experimenting with various innovative technologies related to image making, including virtual reality and advanced 3D scanning. Through a partnership with Google Arts and Culture, Yeo has been collaborating with Google’s engineers on their Tilt Brush software, which lets users paint in a 3D…

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Soft fabric sensors

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This textile-based sensor effectively registers fine motor movements of the human body, taking researchers one step closer to creating soft, wearable robots. Credit: Wyss Institute at Harvard University For more information, please visit: wyss.harvard.edu/soft-and-stretchy-fabric-based-sensors-for-wearable-robots A team of researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University has created a highly sensitive soft capacitive sensor made of silicone and fabric that moves and flexes with the human body to unobtrusively and accurately detect movement.

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google daydream product development sneak peek

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not so much about the manufacturing process here, but some interesting shots of work in progress mock up and process.

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The China diaries by Moment

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If you are interested in product development and manufacturing, take a moment to check the China Diaries by Moment. It’s a series of short films explaining some of the necessary steps test and tools necessary to produce, assemble and package their latest Kickstarter successfully funded battery case, as well as their proprietary lenses. Moment is a Seattle based startup focusing on phone accessories for photographers, every accessory they come up with turn your mobile phone into a better camera with the Moment Lens, the moment Case, and their moment App. works with iPhone,…

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Local manufacturing of high quality and affordable trailers for Ugandan farmers

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Design without Borders aims at enabling local manufacture of high quality and affordable trailers for Ugandan farmers. DwB intend to involve 3WM as well as producer in the design process in order to transfer design skills and knowledge on the production of trailers and plows.

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Huge design Evo bike

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Check out Huge design, process for the oregon manifest submission, Evo bike. From paper sketches to full on metal printed prototypes parts. From paper sketches to full on metal printed prototypes parts.

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Logitech Premium Camera Optics: The Story Behind the Lens

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“Logitech’s natural life-like video gives you the experience of sitting in front of someone, even if you are one thousand miles away. Logitech Premium Camera Optics are made from scratch, engineered to offer unparalleled sharpness, color rendition and speed in a variety of lighting conditions. Through precision testing and redesign, Logitech has mastered optical, mechanical and electrical disciplines in its camera lens technology, so that customers can connect as if they were in the same room.