Lawrence Paper company makes corrugated boxes, industrial boxes, and displays for commercial shipping and display of commercial products including Hallmark, Milk Bone, and Meow Mix.
The main material used is corrugated cardboard.
Forming Technologies - Most of the forming technologies include large machines that run the paper down a series of checkpoints, folding and gluing them together in order to make layers of cardboard.
Cutting Technologies - Most of the cutting involved was large pressure blades that simply slice the cardboard into appropriate lengths. They also use a CNC machine for precise cuts in practice displays. Another form included large cutting plates with blades and sharp edges that are rolled onto the cardboard creating the necessary cuts.
Joining Technologies - There is very little in terms of joining since most of the products created are cut and meant to be assembled without glues or other holding items.
Finishing Technologies - They do use large spray guns and printers in order to fix labels and designs to products.
I was amazed at how out of date some of their technology is. They had computers that were from the 80's if not early 70's. It was like stepping into Fallout when I saw the green text on the black screen. Besides that I loved how large scale everything was.
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Huhtamaki
They are a worldwide distributor of consumer packaging and food service products.
They make containers for foods, labels for products, and other single use food related products.
They make their products for large food corporations such as McDonalds, Arby's, Blue Bunny, Starb
cuks and others.
Their main materials used are paperboard, plastic resins, molded fiber, metals and engineered plastics,
Their forming technologies mostly involved heating up the plastic and forming them to a mold, pressing the cardboard into shapes then folding them together and holding them together with glue, then covering them in a small layer of food safe resin.
Cutting materials mostly include presses.
Joining technologies mostly include a small layer of glue that is heated dry in seconds.
Most finishing technologies include a small layer of food safe coating that is sprayed or layered onto the item.
I was amazed at the size and scale of the place. I was also extremely fascinated by how automated most of it was. Entire machines or even sections of the shop were run by one person. They even had fully automated robots moving about the work floor.
They make containers for foods, labels for products, and other single use food related products.
They make their products for large food corporations such as McDonalds, Arby's, Blue Bunny, Starb
cuks and others.
Their main materials used are paperboard, plastic resins, molded fiber, metals and engineered plastics,
Their forming technologies mostly involved heating up the plastic and forming them to a mold, pressing the cardboard into shapes then folding them together and holding them together with glue, then covering them in a small layer of food safe resin.
Cutting materials mostly include presses.
Joining technologies mostly include a small layer of glue that is heated dry in seconds.
Most finishing technologies include a small layer of food safe coating that is sprayed or layered onto the item.
I was amazed at the size and scale of the place. I was also extremely fascinated by how automated most of it was. Entire machines or even sections of the shop were run by one person. They even had fully automated robots moving about the work floor.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Electronic Wasteland
While not necessarily very eye opening, it was a very insightful film by showing the depth of waste in our modern, technology based society. While many of us already know of the dangers of modern technological waste, others might not know of how deep or terrible these feats are. I found the gangs to be peculiar and interesting as I never considered that there was an underground controlled market for this salvage. I personally always figured that there was a more nomadic salvaging operation done by only the peasants by sifting through dumps. I was mostly caught off guard, but not completely surprised, by the lack of government regulation between the two cultures.
As for the second part where I depict three sustainable strategies, I can only thing of these: The obvious, the impossible, and the outlandish.
The Obvious: We outcast all of our current government systems and outlaw all forms of illegal sponsorship of politicians by corporations. We then force politicians, by penalty of impeachment followed by death, to work in the general interest of the people. We have the government work towards the sustainability of the planet, having a sector of scientists work on the dismantling, recycling, and reusing of electrical components. A
The Impossible: We repeat the first steps up until the aspect of funding. Instead, we focus on science and technology and the ability to disregard the laws of physics and nature, synthesizing electrical components that have the ability to alter form and function to the point where no new technologies need to be formed and they upgrade on their own. This defeats the necessity for new electronics and eliminates garbage beyond that which we have already.
The Outlandish (Or How Christopher Plans to Take Over the World And Love the Bomb): I will turn to politics. I will run on the platform of incorruptibility with the ideals of humanity and the betterment of mankind at heart. On this platform, I will be elected governor by a landslide vote. I will use my political knowledge to effectively create a system in which the area I oversee will become the epitome of modern society and a model to abide by. This will usher me as a shoe in for president, in which I will swiftly and easily take position of. Once in control of the United States, the plan begins. I will utilize the worlds strongest, well funded, and optimized military to do my bidding, marching into every country on earth. They have two choices: Join us, or be obliterated. I slowly accumulate the worlds military forces while allowing the people to keep their cultures, lands, and belongings in tact. I will institute my own form of fair, political guidance that responds to me. Once I control every country, I will have all resources and currency become universal: All of it will be evenly distributed so there are no longer those who are poor or misfortuned. Everyone starts again on an even playing field. I will then collect the worlds smartest minds to work effortlessly on the front of improving the human race. Science and technology will rocket into the future, with us having technological advancements that are inconceivable to modern minds. Through harsh and long series of war and turmoil, all evil, unfair, and unjust institutions will be eliminated systematically to the point where the entirety of earth is a peaceful unified society, clear of all ailments, corruption, and problems. Due to our booming scientific society, the colonization of planets will be an easy and swift process. Minerals and resources will be plentiful and limitless. Humans will thrive and spread across the galaxy as a force of good that will do nothing but work to advance the universe as a whole.
One of those random, lifeless, worthless planets we conquer will be used as a garbage planet where we dump stuff that we can't properly recycle or reuse.
As for the second part where I depict three sustainable strategies, I can only thing of these: The obvious, the impossible, and the outlandish.
The Obvious: We outcast all of our current government systems and outlaw all forms of illegal sponsorship of politicians by corporations. We then force politicians, by penalty of impeachment followed by death, to work in the general interest of the people. We have the government work towards the sustainability of the planet, having a sector of scientists work on the dismantling, recycling, and reusing of electrical components. A
The Impossible: We repeat the first steps up until the aspect of funding. Instead, we focus on science and technology and the ability to disregard the laws of physics and nature, synthesizing electrical components that have the ability to alter form and function to the point where no new technologies need to be formed and they upgrade on their own. This defeats the necessity for new electronics and eliminates garbage beyond that which we have already.
The Outlandish (Or How Christopher Plans to Take Over the World And Love the Bomb): I will turn to politics. I will run on the platform of incorruptibility with the ideals of humanity and the betterment of mankind at heart. On this platform, I will be elected governor by a landslide vote. I will use my political knowledge to effectively create a system in which the area I oversee will become the epitome of modern society and a model to abide by. This will usher me as a shoe in for president, in which I will swiftly and easily take position of. Once in control of the United States, the plan begins. I will utilize the worlds strongest, well funded, and optimized military to do my bidding, marching into every country on earth. They have two choices: Join us, or be obliterated. I slowly accumulate the worlds military forces while allowing the people to keep their cultures, lands, and belongings in tact. I will institute my own form of fair, political guidance that responds to me. Once I control every country, I will have all resources and currency become universal: All of it will be evenly distributed so there are no longer those who are poor or misfortuned. Everyone starts again on an even playing field. I will then collect the worlds smartest minds to work effortlessly on the front of improving the human race. Science and technology will rocket into the future, with us having technological advancements that are inconceivable to modern minds. Through harsh and long series of war and turmoil, all evil, unfair, and unjust institutions will be eliminated systematically to the point where the entirety of earth is a peaceful unified society, clear of all ailments, corruption, and problems. Due to our booming scientific society, the colonization of planets will be an easy and swift process. Minerals and resources will be plentiful and limitless. Humans will thrive and spread across the galaxy as a force of good that will do nothing but work to advance the universe as a whole.
One of those random, lifeless, worthless planets we conquer will be used as a garbage planet where we dump stuff that we can't properly recycle or reuse.
Dimensional Innovations
This was probably the most interesting trip to date. The company designs almost entire aspects and cultures of stores and restaurants, almost acting as a brand consultant. They tend to cater to large companies and schools/colleges. Recent examples include Fork and Screen seating for AMC Studios and certain light fixtures for a disclosed college.
They make almost anything that the client wants from almost anything the client wants. A material that they focused on the most was a plastic alloy that was used for many furniture fixtures such as desks, tables, chairs, and cabinets. The material is seamless and easy to clean while coming in different colors.
Since the company works with almost every type of material, their tools and practices were varied. Machines worth mentioning were a large Bending machine that tool metal and bent it to the proper angle despite the complexity of the shape. They also possessed a tool that curved metal and plastic into defined shapes.
This was the most enjoy able trip to date. The facility was beautiful and the people giving the tours were knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. They all seemed to enjoy their jobs and they seemed to enjoy the fact that they got to work on their own pet projects.
They make almost anything that the client wants from almost anything the client wants. A material that they focused on the most was a plastic alloy that was used for many furniture fixtures such as desks, tables, chairs, and cabinets. The material is seamless and easy to clean while coming in different colors.
Since the company works with almost every type of material, their tools and practices were varied. Machines worth mentioning were a large Bending machine that tool metal and bent it to the proper angle despite the complexity of the shape. They also possessed a tool that curved metal and plastic into defined shapes.
This was the most enjoy able trip to date. The facility was beautiful and the people giving the tours were knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. They all seemed to enjoy their jobs and they seemed to enjoy the fact that they got to work on their own pet projects.
Film: Design And Thinking
During this film, I couldn't help but feel an overwhelming flood of what seemed to be knocking. Pounding even, of a hammer slowly drawing its way skyward only to slam harshly down onto the moral and prospects collecting above my head. I understand the importance of these films and lessons, but I (and I'm sure others as well) have been taught this since I was a child. While it was interesting to see the minds behind these different companies speak, they all seemed to have the relative same opinion on how things should be done, which again, is the way we've been taught since showing interest in design.
Also, that guy who oh so subtly didn't want to say he worked with Steve Jobs sure talked a lot about how great it was to work with Steve Jobs. I understand that people have their heroes and working with those heroes is awesome, but he comes off sounding "holier-than-thou" and like a pretentious prick.
Also, that guy who oh so subtly didn't want to say he worked with Steve Jobs sure talked a lot about how great it was to work with Steve Jobs. I understand that people have their heroes and working with those heroes is awesome, but he comes off sounding "holier-than-thou" and like a pretentious prick.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
METAL DESCRIPTIONS
Ferrous Alloy- Metals that contain Iron. - Mild Steel, Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron, Wrought Iron
Non Ferrous Alloy- Metals that don't contain Iron. - Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Silver, Lead
Iron - Strong hard magnetic silver grey metal. Atomic Number 26, FE.
Steel- A hard gray alloy of iron, carbon, and often other elements.
Aluminum Alloy- Alloys in which aluminum is the majority metal. Often mixed with tin, zinc, manganese, copper, and magnesium.
Magnesium Alloy- Mixtures of magnesium with other metals usually, aluminum, zinc, silicon, copper, zirconium, or other rare earth metals.
Titanium Alloy- Mixtures of titanium and other chemical elements. They are usually light in wight and are resistant to corrosive substances and high temperatures.
Zinc Alloy- Zinc dominant metal mixed with bronze, nickle silver, brass, etc. Often used for electrical fuses, anodes, meter cases, roofing, etc. Atomic Number 30.
Copper Alloy- Alloy that is mostly copper. Used to make brass, bronze, cupronickle, aluminum bronze, and constantan.
Nickel Alloy- You've probably guessed it by now, its an alloy that - that's right- main base metal is nickel. This is mostly a section for metals like - Monel Metal, Nichrome, and Permalloy.
Lead and Tin Alloy- Oh man, almost done. These two group are separated on the percentage of the alloying material. tin is a soft metal used in soft alloys while lead is soft and malleable and often a cause of illnessess to humans. Lead is mostly unused in common manufacturing practices.
Precious Metals - OH MAN. THE LAST ONE. AREN'T YOU STOKED!? Precious metals are materials that have high values which are often related to their rarity. These include gold, silver, iridium, rhodium, palladium and platinum and almost all of them are used in electronics and other technology based manufacturing.
Non Ferrous Alloy- Metals that don't contain Iron. - Aluminum, Copper, Brass, Silver, Lead
Iron - Strong hard magnetic silver grey metal. Atomic Number 26, FE.
Steel- A hard gray alloy of iron, carbon, and often other elements.
Aluminum Alloy- Alloys in which aluminum is the majority metal. Often mixed with tin, zinc, manganese, copper, and magnesium.
Magnesium Alloy- Mixtures of magnesium with other metals usually, aluminum, zinc, silicon, copper, zirconium, or other rare earth metals.
Titanium Alloy- Mixtures of titanium and other chemical elements. They are usually light in wight and are resistant to corrosive substances and high temperatures.
Zinc Alloy- Zinc dominant metal mixed with bronze, nickle silver, brass, etc. Often used for electrical fuses, anodes, meter cases, roofing, etc. Atomic Number 30.
Copper Alloy- Alloy that is mostly copper. Used to make brass, bronze, cupronickle, aluminum bronze, and constantan.
Nickel Alloy- You've probably guessed it by now, its an alloy that - that's right- main base metal is nickel. This is mostly a section for metals like - Monel Metal, Nichrome, and Permalloy.
Lead and Tin Alloy- Oh man, almost done. These two group are separated on the percentage of the alloying material. tin is a soft metal used in soft alloys while lead is soft and malleable and often a cause of illnessess to humans. Lead is mostly unused in common manufacturing practices.
Precious Metals - OH MAN. THE LAST ONE. AREN'T YOU STOKED!? Precious metals are materials that have high values which are often related to their rarity. These include gold, silver, iridium, rhodium, palladium and platinum and almost all of them are used in electronics and other technology based manufacturing.
Thursday, October 9, 2014
Chapter 2 Reflection Paragraph
This chapter felt like a grand "Too Long; Didn't Read" of the entirety of Industrial Design. ID is more than just drawing pretty things, its about function. A car isn't just steel, its motors and electronics, and alloys. Products have brands and brands have to be kept in mind. Blah blah blah, yada yada yada. It's a synopsis of the field. They give some examples like innovation of watches to show how times change with technologies and interests, but it felt unnecessary, as if I already knew that. Like it was common sense. They gave a little talk about modern technologies such as phones and their importance and how things might change in the future. I kind of felt like this chapter was all common sense. Sorry.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Chapter 1 Reflection Paragraph
It's an intro chapter. What do you want me to say? They talk about the importance of design in the growing, expanding world and how it is important that we understand the gravity of the profession. Materials are a thing to be knowledgeable of so we see them as something beyond a list of numbers on a piece of paper. They then talk about their backgrounds and where they come from. I can't really have an opinion enough to reflect upon it.
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