Category: Industrial
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History of Printing Technology
Before Johannes Gutenberg invent the printing press around 1440, the quantity of manuscript books in medieval Europe could be summed in a few thousands. By 1500, a thousand printing presses were in operation in 250 cities and had printed 8 million copies of books. Today, the world has produced over a trillion books. From woodblocks…
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How Do Eyeglasses Work?
Prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses can correct vision problems, like myopia or nearsigntedness, hyperopia or farsigntedness and astigmatism, but how does it work? Both glasses and contacts use concave or convex lenses in order to bend the light coming into the eye. The lens refocuses the eye, aiding people with impaired eyesight to see better.…
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How to Tell if a Rolex, Omega and Tag-Heuer Watch is Fake
Like many luxury designer watches such as Rolex, Omega and Tag-Heuer, are often counterfeited and sold illegally on city streets and online stores. It can be challenging how to tell if a watch is fake or authentic because every single brand is different. A genuine Rolex, Omega and Tag-Heuer watch can be spotted by the…
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Evolution of the Slot Machines
The first slot machine is a mechanical gaming machine, considerably more different than what we generally to see these days. Prior to the creation of the electronic slot machine which can be run with just a push of a button to spin three or more reels, original slot machines were controlled by a lever. See…
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Smart Appliances and The Kitchen of Tomorrow
Smart digital innovations are rising as one of the hottest developments in the home laundry and kitchen appliance space. Kitchens of tomorrow are becoming automated with Wi-Fi enabled LCD screen to manage calendars, search recipes online, check the weather and keep digital notes. This smart appliances allows you to keep connected to your washing machine,…
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Hoverboard Safety Tips to Prevent Fire and Injuries
Hoverboard, hands-free segway, self-balancing wheel, or whatever you want call it, have been increasingly popular among young adults. This personal transportation gizmo is appearing everywhere from the public streets, to the airport, to social media pages, to the list of holiday gift. But the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced, just few month ago, that…
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7 Must Visit Motor Shows Around the World
Motor shows are special events for car makers to exhibit their brand new vehicles and unique concept cars. A crowd of car enthusiasts is always anticipated on such occasions along with the media and press. This graphic present a list of must-visit Auto shows from major cities around the world; Frankfurt, Beijing, Detroit, Tokyo, Paris,…
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The Hottest Christmas Toys in the Past 100 Years
Countless of Christmas toys have come and gone through the decades. Some of them became best sellers, while others flopped. Some toymakers, like LEGO and Barbie, has kept their products on everyone’s Christmas wishlist, many years after their first appearance, because of their adaptability and clever marketing. From View-Master and Bratz dolls to Tamagotchi and…
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Mercedes-Benz: 120 Years of Innovation
The 120 year history of Mercedes-Benz also celebrates the twelve decades of continuous innovation for car production. The German automaker has introduced numerous safety and technological features that later became a standard in modern vehicles. The video timeline below traces the roots of the company, from Karl Benz’s invention of the first petrol engine car…
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A Visit to Manufacturing Industry
The first industrial revolution, which caused the growth of invention and manufacturing, started in Britain back in the 18th century. Several industries, especially textiles, watches, firearms, sewing machines, bicycles, horse-drawn vehicles and railway locomotives, witnessed rapid improvement in materials handling, machining and manufacturing process with assembly line. Here’s a visit to manufacturing industry’s 2nd revolution,…