Core77 Weekly Roundup (3-10-23 to 3-14-23)

We explained the production method of reaction injection molding and its applications, and linked to some resources if you’re interested in designing parts made with RIM.

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Covestro tapped industrial designer Thomas Schnur to design a chair using their new Arfinio material.

Madrid-based design/build firm Kikekeller produces retro-futurist furniture, and has a killer café/bar/showroom.

Walmart to the EV rescue? The company says they’re building a network of fast chargers at their locations, since they’re already “within 10 miles of approximately 90% of Americans.”

This Smart screwdriver handle, by German tool manufacturer Felo, features a swivel mechanism that allows you to switch from standard configuration to T-handle.

Surgical tool manufacturer Bayha designed these easy-blade-change scalpels. They’ve gained favor with tradespeople.

This Classic Sandwich Toaster, designed for production environments, is by Italy’s MilanToast. The company has been around since 1948.

A veteran industrial designer having fun: Christoph Böninger designed this Silent Ladder, a non-pretentious clothes valet/stepladder.

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In the quest for better UX, designers of portable lighting continue to evolve the form factor. The latest: Neck lights with magnetic, removable flashlights.

The Barmes Freebase, by industrial design consultancy Formworks, is a rolling carry-on meant to double as both luggage and mobile office.

This British vending machine from 1931 dispenses one cigarette at a time, and lights it for you. Which made us wonder: What would/should/could a single marijuana joint vending machine look like?

Sony’s new Spatial Reality Display, aimed at industrial designers and architects, delivers “real and natural 3D spatial images” without requiring goggles. The 4K monitor will sell for $5K and rolls out next month.

As package designers know, UX is important at the point of purchase. Hasbro was recently forced to reverse their plastic-free packaging mandate after consumers revolted.

This fascinating video provides a look at how sneakers are actually made.

This Aurea flatpack drying rack set, by industrial designer Ernest Perera, is a made with a puzzling materials choice.

Design engineer Monty Ravenscroft invented the Hidealoo, a space-saving, disappearing toilet.

The Servi Plus restaurant robot gets some design upgrades from industrial design consultancy BKID.

Lightship, a startup formed by Tesla alumni, is taking reservations for their striking-looking L1 electric pop-up camping trailer. (Their design lead is industrial designer Eric Fields, an Ammunition veteran.)

Industrial designer Chris Thistle designed this cardboard Cleanbeach Ashtray to keep cigarette butts off of beaches. Coastal municipalities in Holland and Belgium provide them for free in dispensers.

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