Archive for the ‘metals’ Category

Photo-Engraved Aluminum

Photo-Engraved Aluminum
The focus of Intaglio Composites is the art of photographic transfer to materials. The company has developed a new, recyclable process that allows the permanent engraving of images, graphics, and text into aluminum. Unlike laser engraving, there is no restriction on size, the etching depth may be varied,...
August 13th, 2010 | feature, metals | Read More

No-Limit Panels

No-Limit Panels
Rubber pad–based metal forming is a technique developed by the aerospace industry. Metaalwarenfabriek Phoenix applies this technique to manufacture double curved sheet metal products for a variety of markets and industries. The advantage of rubber-pad forming is that only one mold is required, since...
June 25th, 2010 | feature, metals | Read More

CarbonCoat

CarbonCoat
Geckos possess the remarkable ability to climb vertical walls without using any adhesive glue. A gecko’s feet are covered by tiny hairs that stick to rough and smooth surfaces using van der Waals forces. Inspired by the gecko design, Ali Dhinojwala and researchers at the University of Akron have...
May 15th, 2010 | feature, metals | Read More

Based Upon Surfaces

Based Upon Surfaces
Based Upon has developed a series of multi-layered textured surfaces in metals, resins, and lacquers that are available to be specified as surface finishes within architectural and interiors projects. Taking inspiration from elements as diverse as stingray skin, laburnum leaves, or the fine lines within...
April 2nd, 2010 | feature, metals | Read More

Apex Mesh

Apex Mesh
Amico’s APEX expanded metal mesh offers many benefits such as texture, passage of light, air movement, reduction of solar gain, high strength-to-weight ratio and a variety of manufacturing material options. Carbon steel, galvanized steel, aluminum and stainless steel are commonly used to make expanded...
February 26th, 2010 | feature, metals | Read More

Parabienta

Parabienta
Parabienta is a vertical greening system for buildings developed by Japan-based Shimizu Corporation. Composed of units that incorporate Excelsoil solidified soil base in stainless steel wire frames, a lush green wall may be achieved quickly with the installation of the system. Parabienta has been shown...
January 29th, 2010 | feature, metals | Read More

Greenscreen

Greenscreen
Greenscreen is a landscape trellis system for fencing, wall-mounted applications, or freestanding enclosures. When combined with a variety of climbing vines, Greenscreen becomes a “living wall” that can provide privacy, shading and cooling, security and spatial definition, and acts as an effective...
January 6th, 2010 | metals | Read More

AlgoRhythms

AlgoRhythms
Milgo/Bufkin can bend complex shapes in metal, providing solutions to the most demanding problems. These shapes are economical alternatives to extrusions and roll forming. Just as our genetic code permits each of us to be unique, so too AlgoRhythm technology generates a wide range of unique forms from...
November 26th, 2009 | feature, metals | Read More

TiColor

TiColor
Titanium and its alloys are widely used based on their chemical resistance and high mechanical performance related to relative low specific weight. While titanium has traditionally been finished in dark gray wrought or silver polished states, the material can actually exhibit a spectrum of colors when...
November 19th, 2009 | metals | Read More

Bonded Metal

Bonded Metal
Bonded Metal is the product of a unique technology that casts metal granules within a durable FRP matrix. Advanced mold-making techniques assure precise reproduction of fine detail in the original patterned surface. The result is a lightweight but extremely durable casting with the character and appearance...
October 31st, 2009 | metals | Read More
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