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The Henry Ford Acquires 1964 New York World?s Fair IBM Kiosk Designed by Charles and Ray Eames
The Henry Ford Acquires 1964 New York World’s Fair IBM Kiosk Designed by Charles and Ray Eames
(PRWEB) June 06, 2013
The Henry Ford confirmed today the acquisition of an original kiosk designed by Charles and Ray Eames for use in the IBM Pavilion at the 1964 New York World’s Fair.
The kiosk, one of two known to survive, was designed to resemble a colorful tent-like structure, complete with pennants. Constructed of iron, walnut and plastic laminate, it originally housed interactive exhibit elements that were part of a huge program created by the Eames office to explain the impact and uses of IBM’s computing technology. The kiosk was saved by the contractor who had been awarded the task of demolishing the pavilion at the fair’s end. Another example is known to have survived—used by the Eames Office to explore installation options but never used at the fair itself. It was acquired by Vitra in 2006.
“When acquiring artifacts for The Henry Ford collection, we look at how the item will expand our ability to tell important stories from American culture including that of design,” said Patricia Mooradian, president of The Henry Ford. Marc Greuther, chief curator, adds, “It is a powerful and appealing artifact—and a reminder that Charles and Ray Eames could apply lightness of touch and whimsy to serious yet fun exhibit design.”
In addition to being a highly significant Eames artifact, the kiosk relates to the broader topic of world’s fairs – a subject the organization continues to explore specifically in the current Henry Ford Museum visiting exhibition Designing Tomorrow: America’s World’s Fairs of the 1930s. Its direct connection to IBM also enriches the museum’s communication and information technology collections.
The Henry Ford is currently working with Los Angeles Modern Art & Design Auction regarding bringing the kiosk to its new home inside Henry Ford Museum. Details on when the item will be put on permanent display will be released at a later time.
About The Henry Ford
The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan is an internationally-recognized cultural destination where stories and artifacts from 300 years of America’s history bring to life the accomplishments of ordinary and extraordinary individuals alike. A national historic landmark with five unique venues, unparalleled collections and world-class expertise, The Henry Ford is a force for fueling the spirit of American innovation and inspiring a ‘can-do’ culture. Nearly two million visitors annually experience its attractions: Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, The Ford Rouge Factory Tour, The Benson Ford Research Center and The Henry Ford IMAX Theatre. A continually expanding array of content available online provides anytime, anywhere access. The Henry Ford is also home to Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school which educates 485 students a year on the institution’s campus. For more information please visit our website thehenryford.org.
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The Henry Ford Acquires 1964 New York World?s Fair IBM Kiosk Designed by Charles and Ray Eames
The Henry Ford Acquires 1964 New York World’s Fair IBM Kiosk Designed by Charles and Ray Eames
(PRWEB) June 06, 2013
The Henry Ford confirmed today the acquisition of an original kiosk designed by Charles and Ray Eames for use in the IBM Pavilion at the 1964 New York World’s Fair.
The kiosk, one of two known to survive, was designed to resemble a colorful tent-like structure, complete with pennants. Constructed of iron, walnut and plastic laminate, it originally housed interactive exhibit elements that were part of a huge program created by the Eames office to explain the impact and uses of IBM’s computing technology. The kiosk was saved by the contractor who had been awarded the task of demolishing the pavilion at the fair’s end. Another example is known to have survived—used by the Eames Office to explore installation options but never used at the fair itself. It was acquired by Vitra in 2006.
“When acquiring artifacts for The Henry Ford collection, we look at how the item will expand our ability to tell important stories from American culture including that of design,” said Patricia Mooradian, president of The Henry Ford. Marc Greuther, chief curator, adds, “It is a powerful and appealing artifact—and a reminder that Charles and Ray Eames could apply lightness of touch and whimsy to serious yet fun exhibit design.”
In addition to being a highly significant Eames artifact, the kiosk relates to the broader topic of world’s fairs – a subject the organization continues to explore specifically in the current Henry Ford Museum visiting exhibition Designing Tomorrow: America’s World’s Fairs of the 1930s. Its direct connection to IBM also enriches the museum’s communication and information technology collections.
The Henry Ford is currently working with Los Angeles Modern Art & Design Auction regarding bringing the kiosk to its new home inside Henry Ford Museum. Details on when the item will be put on permanent display will be released at a later time.
About The Henry Ford
The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Michigan is an internationally-recognized cultural destination where stories and artifacts from 300 years of America’s history bring to life the accomplishments of ordinary and extraordinary individuals alike. A national historic landmark with five unique venues, unparalleled collections and world-class expertise, The Henry Ford is a force for fueling the spirit of American innovation and inspiring a ‘can-do’ culture. Nearly two million visitors annually experience its attractions: Henry Ford Museum, Greenfield Village, The Ford Rouge Factory Tour, The Benson Ford Research Center and The Henry Ford IMAX Theatre. A continually expanding array of content available online provides anytime, anywhere access. The Henry Ford is also home to Henry Ford Academy, a public charter high school which educates 485 students a year on the institution’s campus. For more information please visit our website thehenryford.org.
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NEXCOM EBC 310X 3.5″ Embedded Board Designed for Harsh Environments
NEXCOM EBC 310X 3.5″ Embedded Board Designed for Harsh Environments
Fremont, CA (PRWEB) August 23, 2012
NEXCOM’s 3.5″ board, the EBC 310X, upgrades to support operating temperatures ranging from -40°C to 85°C, and comes with conformal coating for added protection. With a sleek profile of 146mm x 105mm, the 3.5″ board aims to serve as a reliable platform for embedded industrial applications requiring small, yet thermally resilient hardware with optimal balance of power and performance. With its compact size, reliability and thermal resistance, the EBC 310X is ideal for outdoor environments in extreme cold and heat conditions such as traffic control, railways, coal mines, and rural gas stations. In addition, the rugged design makes it perfect for harsh industrial control and automation environments, such as weather stations in snowy mountains and deserts.
Specially designed for extreme temperature fluctuating environments, the 3.5” board is built with industrial grade hardware – Intel® Atom™ processor E640T System-on-Chip (SoC), on-board memory, transformers, LAN controller, X’TAL and power components. All components are carefully selected, laid out, and tested under the IEC-68-2-14 standard to ensure stability and that it operates reliably within temperature ranges of -40°C to 85°C. Furthermore, the small footprint, low power consumption SoC processor is rated for wide temperature, which perfectly meets the thermal constraints of embedded applications.
Conformal Coating/De-Flux Cleaning Process
NEXCOM’s conformal coating gives embedded boards extra protection from hazardous substances such as dust, chemicals, moisture, corrosion, and intense temperatures. What makes NEXCOM’s conformal coating stand out is the de-flux cleaning technology applied during the process. NEXCOM’s first-class de-flux cleaning system cleanses the PCB thoroughly before coating. This process improves the quality of conformal coating by increasing overall stability of the embedded boards. In addition, NEXCOM’s conformal coating and cleaning services conform to IPC-A610, IPC-CC-820 and IPC J-STD-001E regulations, while promising quality, reliability and stability.
About NEXCOM: NEXCOM International Co., LTD., an ISO-9001-certified company and a member of PICMG, PCI-SIG, and the Intel® Embedded Alliance, is at the forefront of the competition by offering OEM, ODM and OBM designs for products such as innovative blade servers; network security appliances; industrial and embedded PC products such as single board computers, embedded boards and systems; CompactPCI CPU boards; industrial-grade server boards; and customized platforms. Established in 1992, NEXCOM has since won several patents, awards, certifications for its high-quality products and service that meet international standards and worldwide customers’ requirements. To serve its worldwide customers well, NEXCOM, headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, has set up seven subsidiaries in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, China, Japan as well as distributors in the other parts of the world. You can also visit their website at http://www.NEXCOM.com.
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