(CNN) — From Norwegian islands high above the Arctic Circle to forest-covered mountains in Romania, windswept sandy beaches in Wales and icy lakes in the Balkans, Europe is a spectacularly varied place. The old continent’s historic cities and its Mediterranean beaches draw many of its visitors, but the best destinations are sometimes its more remote … Read more
Die deutsche Version finden Sie weiter unten Fürth/Germany: The coating manufacturer Leonhard Kurz has developed a process for combining IMD (In-Mold Decoration) with PUR technology. In this process called IMD PUR, plastic parts are decorated during injection molding by means of in-mold decorating and then overflooded with PUR (polyurethane) within the same clamping unit. This … Read more
A recent Deloitte study examined major industry transformations and their impact on material selection. From battery range to interiors, the study concluded that today’s automotive engineers face challenges far more integrated and interdisciplinary than before. Daikin Chemicals, a leading raw material supplier, is continually supporting the shift from ICE to EV, and offers OEMs and … Read more
It’s hard not to overstate just how different the world’s vehicles could become if the connected, autonomous, shared and electric vision of the future fully materializes. One major aspect of the experience that will change hugely is the human-machine interface (HMI) – an essential part of the process of ensuring that the ever-advancing technology baked … Read more
Read more unknown and curious design origin stories here. When the Soviet rival to Concorde made its first foreign appearance at the Paris Air Show in 1971, everyone was impressed. In the heated race to develop a supersonic passenger jet, it was the USSR who got off to a head start. French President Georges Pompidou, … Read more
From e-scooters to bikes, rideshares to carpooling, there’s one factor that unifies almost all mobility solutions – the need for quality tires. As a result, it’s no surprise to learn that the sales of the big five global tire firms – Bridgestone (Japan), Michelin (France), Goodyear (USA), Continental (Germany) and Pirelli (Italy) – trend in … Read more
Imagine a car without mechanical controls – a vehicle with a smart yet seamless interior that pleases the eye; a car where the functions are cleverly hidden within the surfaces, but at the same time formed into 3D shapes for easy operation. With Canatu’s materials, you can turn a 2D display into a 3D-shaped user … Read more
Written by Video by Ed Scott-ClarkeWords by CNN Staff CNN’s series often carry sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Our sponsorship policy. Before the Burj Khalifa, before the Burj Al Arab, there was the Dubai World Trade Centre. Completed in 1979, … Read more
In March 1969, just months before Neil Armstrong walked on the moon, Concorde made its maiden flight. The supersonic plane embodied a vision of the future as daring as that of Apollo 11 — but far better looking. No plane has captured the public imagination quite like Concorde, even though only 20 were ever built, … Read more
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