Where design and sustainability cross paths

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US Manufacturing Going Strong

Surprisingly, as US service industries shrank last month, factories expanded. Accounting for approximately 12 percent of the economy, manufacturing held strong in the United States. What does this say about our spending and production? Are consumers buying less as a result of higher prices and a loss in jobs? Bloomberg.com covers this pressing issue but neglects to mention the many eco-minded consumers who are now asking for locally made products, supporting manufacturers in the US while also buying less product in general. For the full article see bloomberg.com.

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Titanium, How Is It Made?

Discovered in England during 1791 and named after the Titans of Greek mythology, Titanium has the highest strength-to-weight ratio of any metal. Industrial Designers and Architects know the amazing reputation and properties of Titanium however few outside of the aerospace and medical industries are well acquainted with the manufacturing process. This video from The Science Channel covers the production process in several steps. For more information about the history and production of this amazing high-tech material, click here…

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Prius Ad Campaign

There have been some interesting ads on TV, marketing the famous gas/electric icon across the US. We applaud Toyota on their marketing campaign but we’re now dreaming of seeing a fully electric version on the road. With their other product lines, Toyota has been working to bring local manufacturing to the United States. They recently partnered with Subaru to produce the Camry at their established Indiana plant.

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Glass, How Is It Made?

We all know and use glass everyday in one way or another. This week, we stumbled on this great video from the Discovery Channel covering the manufacturing process for glass sheeting.