HOYA Skeletal Clock
The Hoya crystal skeletal clock lets you see how time flies. With working gears and hands set inside clear casing, it will be a featured piece on your desk or shelf.
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SensiTile
SensiTile technology allows various materials to react to changes in light intensity and color. Using the same principle that makes fiber optics possible, the embedded light-conducting matrix in a SensiTile material either reconfigures the shadows that fall on it or redirects and scatters any oncoming light. In an environment with ambient light, any movement around the material that casts shadows will produce a set of “ripples” on the material’s surface; while in darker environments, any beam of light falling on a SensiTile is redirected to emerge from another part of its surface.
SensiTile can be combined with a range of materials, including concrete, polymer, and resin, to be incorporated into flooring, walls, facades, countertops, and partitions. Last year, in collaboration with Zaha Hadid Architects, SensiTile won the “Boulevard der Stars” competition in Berlin to develop a series of plaques honoring German film stars.
Composed of a propriety micro-concrete mix within which a light-conducting fiber-optic like matrix is embedded; SensiTile Terrazzo blends the durability of concrete with the latest in optical technology. These amazing hand made tiles invite you to touch and interact with them as they infuse the organic stone-like feel of concrete with a marvelous technological surprise. Rediscover the playful tactility of a child by giving your surroundings a gentle touch of magic.
Terrazzo tiles are extremely versatile and can be used almost anywhere including floors, walls and countertops. SensiTile Terrazzo tiles are available in several different sizes and thicknesses to suit your application.
Terrazzo is available in ten standard colors and we also have the ability to custom pigment the tiles.
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Fireplace of the future-Igloo
The EcoSmart Fire is an Australian innovation - an environmentally friendly open fireplace. Flue less and easily transportable, the EcoSmart Fire does not require any installation or utility connection for fuel supply, which makes it ideal for apartment and city living. Fuelled by a renewable energy (Denatured Ethanol), it burns clean and is virtually maintenance free.
Dimensions: h 900mm w 968mm d 489mm
Price: $8249.40
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Sony Ericsson HBH-DS970
Introduced alongside the W950i, Sony Ericsson today also showed the company’s first Bluetooth headset capable of streaming audio in stereo. Dubbed the HBH-DS970, the headset relies on Bluetooth 2.0 and support for the A2DP profile to enable up to 6 hours of music playback or talk time, and up to 300 hours of standby time. Weighing in at 27 g, the headset also supports multi-point functionality, letting it stay connected to several devices at one time - such as an MP3 player and a mobile phone - to enable rapid switching.
Also equipped with an integrated LCD display for showing caller ID and music information, the HBH-DS970 is scheduled for arrival in the second quarter of 2006. Its price has yet to be announced.
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Cascading Columns
In 1903, the Williamsburg Bridge opened as the largest suspension bridge spanning New York’s East River. Never considered aesthetically beautiful, the bridge falls short in comparison with the acclaimed Brooklyn Bridge.
This proposal for a new railing along the pedestrian and bicycle walkway of the Williamsburg Bridge employs illuminated poles as part of the supporting structure. The poles light up when a pedestrian passes by, providing an alternative lighting source for the walkway. A pole is illuminated to roughly one-third of its height. The lit segment, which starts out at the bottom of the pole, gradually travels upward until it vanishes above the structure. Visible from afar, the lighting system is a reassuring indication of activity on the walkway, encouraging more people to frequent the bridge at night. Furthermore, the new lighting system may reduce costs for the bridge maintenance.
“This is a clear, elegant proposal for dramatizing the passage of pedestrians across the Williamsburg Bridge. The idea is to provide animated light for the walker as well as signaling to the rest of the world the live activity of the bridge. This concept is at once poetic and crystal clear, unburdened with any didactic message. It is a simple celebration of pedestrian life and the urban scene.”
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X-Ray Image Sensor by Canon
Canon launched its CXDI series, the first X-ray digital radiography system incorporating the LANMIT, in 1998. Conventional X-ray photography systems produce images after X-rays passing through the patient’s body are absorbed by a scintillator, and the light emitted by this material is exposed on the film and then developed by the processor. Canon’s CXDI-series incorporates a system in which the LANMIT directly reads light emitted by the scintillator. The images can be displayed in a mere three seconds after the X-ray exposure. In other words, Canon’s technology dramatically increases the speed and efficiency of X-ray procedures. Our system provides better performance than conventional X-ray screen-film systems and digital systems in which the laser stimulates the image from the scintillator, and then reads the strength of the light to make the X-ray image. In addition to upright and bucky-type X-ray digital cameras, Canon released a portable model in 2001. In 2003, Canon introduced a lighter and smaller upright, horizontalbed- type model, which can reduce the X-ray dose, and a portable model that allows larger shots.
Canon’s digital radiography system not only shows the X-ray image on computer displays, but it can also be used to transmit images through networks to workstations, printers and databases, enhancing information sharing in hospitals and allowing off-site diagnoses. The CXDI series, a fullscale digital radiography system, meets almost every X-ray need by capturing images of most parts of the body. It makes significant contributions to the diversifying medical industry, including remote diagnosis and emergency care.
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Swarovski & Stella McCartney
Swarovski is delighted to collaborate with Stella McCartney’s art installation at Belsay House for “Fashion at Belsay”.
Using 7000 Swarovski crystals Stella has created a stunning three dimensional chandelier in her signature design; a horse. Reaching over four metres high Stella’s magical and romantic horse, named ‘Lucky Spot’, mottles the stonewalls of Belsay’s Great Hall.
Swarovski is thrilled to be involved in Stella McCartney’s installation at Fashion at Belsay: “Swarovski’s commitment to work with the best designers in the field of fashion, design and art to produce innovative and creative designs is exemplified by this project.” says Nadja Swarovski.
Stella McCartney adds “I loved working in an historical setting to create something with a modern edge. I wanted to recreate the powerful and sensual image of a rearing horse but still have a delicate side to it by using Swarovski crystals.”
Details on www.swarovski.com
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Vicks Digital Thermometer Family - Baby Rectal
The Vicks Baby Thermometer brings new innovation to the thermometer market; its design has been tailored to the specific anatomical area being measured. Most competitive products continue to borrow their form from traditional thermometer design (a long, thin probe), regardless of the body part involved—mouth, underarm or rectum. This design makes rectal temperature-taking quicker, more accurate and, best of all, more comfortable for the baby. Parent-friendly features include an ergonomic, compact size; a guard against over-insertion; a flexible tip; and a large backlit LCD positioned on the side for easy viewing. In addition, the thermometer only requires one hand to operate, freeing the other hand to soothe the infant.
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Cartier introduce the Tankissime
Monica Belluci was chosen to highlight the beauty of Cartier’s new Tankissime watch. Available in small and medium sizes, the watches are in 18 carat white, yellow or pink gold and equipped with a Cartier Calibre 057 quartz movement. With a grained silver dial and the classical Roman numerals, this new collection comes with or without diamonds on the bezel.
Exit of the prestigious Tank collection from which it borrows the hurled rectangle and stretchers, very new Cartier Tankissime could become well the new icon of the mythical mark and elegant of the whole world. Jewel whose discrete contour, the refined proportions, the softness of carrying and the sophistication of the matters encircle the silhouette of a total key of glamour and sensuality.
Monica Belluci is seen wearing the medium-sized Tankissime without diamonds.
Price: $19,000.00
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