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Yale, ASSA ABLOY
Smart Door Lock
Wednesday, 7 October 2026

Yale Linus Smart Lock L2

Linus L2 is a smart door lock designed to be fitted to the inside of an existing door. Linus L2 allows a door to be locked and unlocked through a mobile application, a separate keypad or a contactless tag reader, and the door status can be checked remotely. Two mounting plates allow attachment to many lock types and most cylinders, including doors found in Finland. The body is metal and made by precision casting. The product size was reduced by twenty percent, and a rechargeable battery pack replaces disposable cells.

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Doug Garven
Wheelchair
Tuesday, 6 October 2026

CR1

The CR1 is a carbon fiber wheelchair that is fully customizable to the user's individual specifications and preferences. The unique, dual-angle front end was designed to follow the lines of the user's body, allowing them to get closer to objects for improved accessibility and maneuverability in tight spaces. The aerodynamic tube profile and its orientation were designed to improve strength, user comfort in areas contacting the body and aesthetically to promote a sense of speed. The dual-purpose sideguards provide protection to the user while acting as a structural member for support.

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Zhineng Pai
UV Photocuring 3D Printer
Monday, 5 October 2026

Saturn 4 Ultra

Saturn 4 Ultra is a UV photocuring 3D printer made for design validation and model printing. Automatic leveling prepares the machine for use at startup, so manual leveling is not required. AI cameras monitor the printing process in real time, and WiFi cluster printing lets several machines work together. Power-off resume printing and material shortage alerts support long print jobs. The casing combines metal with recyclable ABS and PC copolymers. The unit measures 327.4 by 329.2 by 548 millimeters.

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Daniel Lim
Deployable Sensor for Disaster Area
Sunday, 4 October 2026

Tensegrity

Tensegrity is a deployable sensor designed for disaster areas. Tensegrity is dropped from a drone to gather data for emergency response teams, including gas leaks, images and sounds from survivors. Rigid rods and nylon threads form a tensioned structure that absorbs the impact of a fall from more than 50 meters, so no parachute is required. Four collapsed modules are carried in a box under the drone and released over the site, where each module opens on landing. The sensor reaches places that people cannot safely approach.

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Ah Jinpeng Energy Saving Techn Co., Ltd
Builtin Louver Glass
Saturday, 3 October 2026

Mag Coupling Drive

Mag Coupling Drive is an insulating glass window with a built-in louver. The motor is placed outside the glass, which avoids damage from the high temperatures inside the unit and extends the service life. A contactless permanent magnet transmission system and solar powered wireless charging move the louver without exposed wiring, so sealing and water tightness are preserved. The louver can be adjusted by remote control, by voice command or through a mobile application. The window can also be linked to a smart home system.

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YiF Lock Company Limited
Lock
Friday, 2 October 2026

No Screw

No Screw is a luggage lock designed for efficient assembly and easy maintenance. The lock has two split parts: a lock body and an anti reverse base shell, joined without screws. The locking component slides onto the base shell for quick and secure installation, which supports automation in production. An accompanying disassembly handle separates the two parts, so maintenance needs no tools and no professional help. Over 80 percent of the lock is made from lightweight ABS, which resists impact and wear and adds little weight for travelers.

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Design interview of the day
Special Coverage
Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Design interview of the day

Read the latest interviews and conversations on design, creativity and innovation between design journalist and world-famous designers, artists and architects. See latest design projects and award-winning designs by famous designers, artists, architects and innovators. Discover new insights on creativity, innovation, arts, design and architecture. Learn about design processes of great designers.

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