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CarbonCast

Sep 26, 2008Comments off

Precast concrete with carbon-fiber-grid reinforcement CarbonCast is a precast-concrete technology that uses a carbon-fiber grid for secondary reinforcing or shear transfer, depending on the application.

Flame-Retardant Bioplastic

Sep 04, 2008Comments off

Nontoxic fire-retarding polymers Plastics used for the external casing of medium-sized and larger electronic equipment, such as personal computers, require a high degree of flame

Hexscreen

Jul 21, 2008Comments off

Hexagonal steel screen Hexscreen explores the geometry of the hexagon and constructs its simple pattern using repeated identical rods of stainless steel. Inspired by mathematical

Backlight

Jul 10, 2008Comments off

Electroless gold-plated sculpture Backlight is a demonstration of electroless metal plating by Tony Wurman of New York-based Wunderwurks. In contrast to conventional electrolytic processes, electroless

Novec 1230

Jun 25, 2008Comments off

Zero ozone-depleting fire-protection fluid 3M’s Novec 1230 fire-protection fluid is a next-generation halon replacement that balances concerns for human safety, performance, and the environment. Novec

L-8100

Jun 14, 2008Comments off

Heat-cured epoxy adhesive tape The L-8100 series heat-cured structural adhesive tape can be used to replace resistance welds and mechanical fasteners to visually improve critical

EcoSmart Fire

Jun 11, 2008Comments off

Flueless, environmentally friendly fireplaces So deeply embedded is our notion of what a fireplace should be that one’s first look at an EcoSmart Fire is

Precious Cargo

May 20, 2008Comments off

Thermal packaging utilizing EPP and vacuum-insulation technology Precious Cargo is a compact, hygienic, and insulated container technology for the safe transportation of temperature-sensitive goods. Designed

Cast Glass Facades

May 05, 2008Comments off

Cast-glass exterior and interior cladding systems Shanghai Kang Yu Jie Sen’s Cast Glass Facades exhibit superior clarity, the highest refractive index of any architectural glass,

Humidifier

Mar 18, 2008Comments off

Paper-based humidifier with hydrophobic coating When water droplets fall on lotus leaves, they bead up into balls. Dubbed the lotus effect, this phenomenon occurs because