Weekly news 55 : Automotive, 3D printing, Worldcup, XCITE

 

NEWS AND PEOPLE

 

Jaguar Land Rover launches special operation division

Jaguar Land Rover has announced the launch of a new division that will create high performance derivatives, ultra luxury vehicles and special collector editions.


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Peugeot reveals the new 508

This is the new Peugeot 508, revealed - not in France - but in London today. And like London, it's going upmarket.

The 508 - first unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in 2010 - tops Peugeot's ‘8' range, and finds itself with a new grille; more vertical and with the venerable Lion at its center to salute the earlier ‘5' range Pugs.


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A happy 111th birthday to Ford

"Corporate video is often a bit David Brent, a bit too emotionally charged, and a bit annoying. But to celebrate Ford's 111th birthday, the company has released this really rather nice video capturing 24 hours in the life of the company, across the world."

Click on the picture below to watch the video:


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Harley-Davidson’s First Electric Motorcycle Surprisingly Doesn’t Suck


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Iwatch

We are more and more speaking about IOT (Internet Of Things) and smartwatches and we know that. Concerning apple's smartwatch, the iwatch, will probably be launched next October. Apple expects to sell 50 million of them by the end of the first week.


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Keep on running

"The Wheel is a dynamic washing machine concept that works like a treadmill and uses human kinetic power. Combining health with purpose is a great combination and perhaps the biggest USP of this project. As a crossover between a gym bike and a washing machine, the setup is ideal to ensure that we stick to our exercise routine. In short – no running, no clean clothes – sort of!"


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Bjarke Ingels unveils spiraling museum for Swiss watchmaker

Danish firm BIG has been commissioned to expand the headquarters of Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet by adding a spiraling museum that coils up from the landscape.


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Nature in car design

One look & it’s clear the aesthetic of the AyxEQ concept vehicle is all about bug-like biomimicry! It’s designed to take the driving out of driving, providing passengers with a myriad of autonomous options & safety features so they can sit back & relax.


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CATIA 3DEXPERIENCE on-the-cloud


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Still thinking about the Worldcup: 3D printing Brazuca


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PRODUCTS & TECHNO

 

The scooter for commuters

Thanks to its clever construction, the Pigeon kick scooter makes it easier than ever to zip around town! With one press of the foot it folds to an almost shockingly compact size. All without sacrificing style. Better yet, it’s been ergonomically designed to carry on your shoulder comfortably, making it easy to tote on the subway, a bus or even an elevator. Check out the video to see how it works!


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Speaking about watches

One look at this timepiece’s outer rings and you’ll see why it’s named Saturn. Its unique digital display rides through time by propelling its hours and minutes through black segments. The hour can be deciphered from an outer ring of 12 segments and minutes from an inner ring of 60 segments. Now available in polished silver. 


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"Without music, life would be a mistake."

Rolling Konus is a pioneering chassis for various types of speakers, including woofers, tweeters and more. At the heart of the design is an exhaust nozzle with variable geometry inspired by jet engines. The result is crystal-clear, high-definition sound that users can easily position with just a push!


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EVENTS & CONTESTS

 

Project of the Year 2014

Fancy a new challenge? You have 12 days left to participate in the contest "Project of the Year 2014" and get a chance to win an iPad! Are you in?


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Excite 2014 - High End Visualization Creates Virtual Prototypes, Matches Design to Reality


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3D Sketcher Club in China


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Dwell on Design Los Angeles, June 20-22, 2014

Dwell on Design LA, curated by the editors of Dwell magazine, returns to the Los Angeles Convention Center June 20-22, 2014. With three full days of dynamic exhibitions, unparalleled educational opportunities, cutting-edge technologies, 90 onstage programs, 200 speakers, and more than 2,000 innovative modern furnishings and products, Dwell on Design LA is America’s largest design event.


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Design can change the world


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