SERIES
DESIGN BY NATURE
Design For Nature: Symbiotic Design
“The environment is where we all meet; where all have a mutual interest; it is the one thing all...
Design By Nature: Biomimicry in Industrial Design
At its core, product design is about solutions. Naturally, designers are always looking for...
ATS
Purpose and Progress with ATS: The Story Behind the Design
“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change...
ATS Modular Walls: Making Room for the Future
"Make your life a mission - not an intermission." - Arnold H. Glasgow, American Psychologist....
ATS Ballistic Vehicles: Rotomoulding Paves a Path for Progress
“You don't make progress by standing on the sidelines…You make progress by implementing ideas.” -...
Collaborating with ATS: Delivering Realism in Live Fire Training
“Coming together is a beginning. Staying together is progress. And working together is success.”...
ICONIC PLASTIC PRODUCTS
Sunglasses
We bet you didn't see this one coming! Our last Iconic Plastic Product has made quite the spectacle in the fashion world, whilst doubling with the benefit of protecting your eyes from harmful rays of light. Originally created to simply reduce the annoying glare of the...
The Canoe
For this iconic plastic product, we go just around the riverbend to analyze one of the most ancient transportation devices: the canoe. Used for recreational, transport and sporting needs alike, this boat has been around since early civilization. Historically, where...
The Skateboard
The skateboard: from underground subculture to global phenomenon, this iconic plastic product has been through many phases of popularity and design. Skateboarding is beneficial for riders of all ages, improving fitness and physical endurance. However it also has has...
Flip-Flops
They're the oldest type of shoe, prevalent across multiple cultures around the world. Known for their versatility, breathability, ease of wear (and of course, powerful discplinary abilities), this iconic product will make your toes feel like they're on holiday! Today...
The Wind Turbine
Hold onto your hats, because this Iconic Plastic Product is truly breath-taking! When it comes to wind energy, things may seem easy breezy. But there are layers in the design of the powerful wind turbine, which throws caution to the wind. Whilst increasing in...
The BallPoint Pen
Next up on our list of Iconic Plastic Products, we have a list-making essential: the Ballpoint pen. A seemingly simple product, most people don't question the manufacturing or design of their pens. Reliable and abundant, they are always there when we need them, except...
The Yo-Yo
This Iconic Plastic Product is the ultimate rotational device (other then our moulding machines, of course): the Yo-yo. Akin to the building block (or the 'Lego') in both its ancient origins and universal, ageless popularity, this children's toy has developed a...
Nail Polish
For this Iconic Plastic Product, we are looking at the prettier side of the polymer industry. Whilst not always immediately recognized as an obvious plastic product, nail polish is an interesting twist in the industry in that it uniquely turns the rules of polymers on...