The iPhone Pit Stop Has Some Assembly Required
Francis Tiangson — April 17, 2011 — Tech
References: ponoko & yankodesign
The iPhone Pit Stop is the perfect organic smartphone dock for those who don't mind the fact that there's some assembly required. The build-it-yourself platform allows you to have a spot to place your phone no matter where you decide to charge it. The design uses the Apple USB power adapter that comes included with every iPhone, so it's compatible with every version as well as all iPods.
The "demandufacture" idea of the iPhone Pit Stop means that nothing is done until you place your order. The package you receive is a flat, laser-cut sheet of bamboo that allows you to punch out the pieces and piece together the platform without needing to crack open a toolbox. After locking all the parts into their proper slots, simply plug and charge.
The "demandufacture" idea of the iPhone Pit Stop means that nothing is done until you place your order. The package you receive is a flat, laser-cut sheet of bamboo that allows you to punch out the pieces and piece together the platform without needing to crack open a toolbox. After locking all the parts into their proper slots, simply plug and charge.
Trend Themes
1. Organic Phone Accessories - Manufacturing eco-friendly and easily assembled phone accessories could become a trend with niche market appeal.
2. Demand Manufacturing - Creating and assembling products only upon customer orders could become a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies that prioritize sustainability and efficiency.
3. Laser-cutting Technology - The use of laser-cutting technology in manufacturing could provide cost-effective solutions for customized, eco-friendly, and easily assembled products in various industries.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - Consumer electronics companies could benefit from offering eco-friendly and easily assembled phone accessories while incorporating demand manufacturing to achieve sustainability goals.
2. Eco-friendly Products - Eco-friendly product manufacturers could use laser-cutting technology and demand manufacturing to create customizable and easy-to-assemble products for customers who prioritize sustainability.
3. Manufacturing - Manufacturing companies could explore using laser-cutting technology and demand manufacturing to create eco-friendly and easy-to-assemble products, increasing their production efficiency and reducing waste.
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