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Minimalist Micro Cable Docks

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

This Tiny Dock Holds Your Cable in Place

— January 28, 2014 — Tech
These neat little cable docks can hold your cable in place every time. This dock station is compatible with the iPhone 5 lightning cable that contains a micro-suction adhesive backing. It will ensure your cable is always held in place at the perfect angle when you have to plug it into your computer. These cable docks have a small design that's crafted with aluminium material.

Its compact lining makes it easier to dock and undock as well. The USB end of the cable with the port on the iPhone will enter through the lining with no hassle as it stays in place. The backing also has microscopic craters that act like suction cups to provide maximum adhesive strength and can be moved hundreds of times.
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Micro Cable Docks - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the development of advanced materials or adhesives that provide even stronger adhesive strength for cable docks.
2. Compact Cable Dock Design - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative docking mechanisms that allow for easy and seamless docking and undocking of cables.
3. Micro-suction Adhesive Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investigate the application of micro-suction adhesive technology in other industries, such as automotive or healthcare, to improve product interfaces.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the integration of minimalist micro cable docks in various consumer electronic devices, such as laptops or gaming consoles.
2. Home Organization - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop cable management solutions for home organization that utilize compact cable dock designs to keep cables tidy and easily accessible.
3. Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement micro-suction adhesive technology in the manufacturing industry to improve the efficiency and precision of assembling small components.
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