Rohm Introduces Organic EL Lighting Panel Using Phosphorescent Material
by: Tech-On! : tech news - straight from Asia., 2011-01-20 06:20:00 UTC
Rohm Co Ltd prototyped its second-generation organic EL lighting panel that uses a phosphorescent material for red light emission and exhibited it at the 3rd LED/OLED Lighting Technology Expo.

Japanese Maker to Sell USB-powered 15.6-inch LCD Display
by: Tech-On! : tech news - straight from Asia., 2011-01-18 01:47:00 UTC
Green House Co Ltd announced a 15.6-inch LCD display that has a power consumption as low as 5W and can be powered via a USB 2.0 cable.

Japan firm makes eco-friendly electronic rickshaw
by: Reuters: Green Business News, 2011-01-20 06:57:05 UTC
TOKYO (Reuters) - Everything old is new again for one Japanese manufacturer, which has unveiled an electronic version of a rickshaw.

Intematix Separates Phosphors From LEDs; Simplifies Manufacturing, Increases Flexibility
by: TreeHugger Design, 2011-01-18 14:28:58 UTC
image credit: Intematix Some colours of LEDs are easier to make and are brighter than others; blue is currently the brightest, so manufacturers usually coat a blue LED with a phosphor, which gets excited and emits light of a preferred colour and broader spectrum. But it is complicated (the LED is really hot) and time-consuming to adjust to demand for different fixtures, fitting and colours. Enter Intematix, which launched Chromalit today. They separate the LED from the phosphors, so that they are not on the chip but in front of it, much like the gel in front of a theatrical light... Read the full story on TreeHugger

In NYC Tonight: Cities As Green Engines
by: TreeHugger Design, 2011-01-19 22:14:51 UTC
Cities may account for two-thirds of global energy usage and over 70% of global carbon emissions, but we know they don't have to be enemies of the environment. That's the thrust of a panel discussion tonight at Baruch College that seeks to identify the ways that urban centers can serve as cleantech innovation hubs, provide models for urban and... Read the full story on TreeHugger

Accordion Food
by: Yanko Design, 2011-01-19 08:35:15 UTC

Accordion Package is a space-saving container for instant noodes that can be compressed like an accordion. This makes it easier to store and carry and cuts down on the cost of transportation. The acordian-like surface decreases the contact points with your hands to prevent burning. After the noodles are eaten, it can be compressed to save space in the trash too. Clever.

Designers: Liu Yi, Jiang Yuning & Luo Jing

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Nothing But Scratch
by: Yanko Design, 2011-01-20 08:03:07 UTC

Take a peek at this record player. It’s the kind that plays vinyl records, the 12″ kind, and it does it well with only the bare minimum. Fantastical! It’s called “Turnstyle” and it’s made up of the motor, the needle, the speakers, and the controls. What more do you need? It’s a skeleton of its former self, and not former as in it was stripped, former as in there’s no reason to ever go back to more!

This project is designed by RD Silver, a designer who has the guts to take away everything but the guts. The requirements for function set upon this project were the following: spin record, on/off, volume, speaker, and needle. As far as design requirements: no corners, no hard edges, no 90 degree angles. Simple? Simple. Send me 10.

Designer: R.D. Silva

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Shave with a Flick of a Finger
by: Yanko Design, 2011-01-20 09:20:52 UTC

Ring-shaver is a small, tube-shaped shaver that slips over the finger. In comparison to traditional shaving, Ring-shaver allows a more flexible shaving action. A toggle switch activates the flywheel to provide the necessary driving force. Ring-shaver does not require charging. It saves energy and is easy to carry. Great for sparse facial hair.

Ring-shaver is a 2010 Red Dot Concept Award winning entry.

Designers: Xiang Qin, Yin Qin, Yiyan Ge & Xinxin Sun

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Cool Coroplast Pendant Lamps Feature CFLs and Can Be Quickly Flatpacked
by: Inhabitat , 2011-01-17 22:45:25 UTC

Cool, modern and undeniably chic, Coroplast Pendant Lights are the intersection of craft and digital fabrication challenging the principles of mass production as we know it today. Individually assembled by hand, all Coroplast Pendant Lamps feature efficient compact fluorescents and are made from laser-cut shapes inserted into CNC-cut polycarbonate discs. Each lamp is produced by BBIITT and designed to maximize flat stock material and minimize waste. All byproducts are recycled at the end of production.

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Meco’Press Machine Makes LEGO Building Bricks From Mud
by: Inhabitat , 2011-01-18 22:37:37 UTC

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