The mechanism shown allows for the placement of samplers in the sediment of lakes. It was employed at several locations related to hydropower stations in Brazil. We did all development and design work as well as the manufacturing and provided support on-site. All materials used are suitable for freshwater use and were chosen with respect to minimal impact on the environment.
Then recently released, Ortlieb "QL3" proposed to be a bike pannier mount providing greater comfort to the wearer when shouldering bags, compared to earlier systems. While we found this to be entirely true, issues showed up in regular use. Mechanical interaction with the clothing of the wearer occured when handling the pannier, bothering to the wearer and of potentially dangerous intereference to finer fabrics. In our eyes, the QL3 mount was not developed to the extent necessary, so we researched into possible solutions. See the videos below for details.
No tools or fasteners are needed and the system allows for free recombination - just by plugging the elements together in the desired way. steckwerk boards are entirely made from wood composites and produced locally in the cabinetmaker´s workshop owned by the Hechinger family. At steckwerk, we were interested in enhanced functionality of our furniture, such as integrated lighting. From our research, we learned that low-voltage connectivity can be integrated in modular systems, without compromising core functionality. We built valuable knowledge in this domain, combining the latest technologies from microelectronics and the automotive industry into furniture making.
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