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Almost all wind power turbines today have three rotor blades. They capture energy from the wind flow and supply it to the generator.

Aug 19 2019 News

Insulation material made from wind-power rotor blades The landscape of many regions of Germany would be unimaginable without wind turbines. Although they contribute significantly to the energy revolution, their disposal poses considerable problems for operators. The Fraunhofer Institute for Wood Research presented new possibilities for recycling materi... learn more

For the concept "The PANEL is the new fitting" ambigence won the German Design Award 2019 and the Iconic Award 2019.

Aug 15 2019 Stories

Awards as a mouthpiece: an interview with ambigence Awards are controversial in the interior design industry. They can help unknown market participants to achieve a higher profile. But the effort and costs involved in entering a competition are enormous. We interviewed furniture start-up ambigence about its motivation, selection criteria and its succ... learn more

Spot” outdoor rug from Cane-line

Aug 14 2019 Events

City gardening trend: outdoor furniture for urban settings In the summer months, our cities are transformed into open-air stages. Even the smallest outside space is used for relaxation in the outdoors. This year, the international garden trade fair spoga+gafa is making the city gardening trend a special area of focus. From 1 to 3 September, Cologne will pla... learn more

Chic for interiors and outdoor oases: "Mbrace"

Aug 12 2019 Trends

Very much in demand: furniture for hot days According to forecasts, we can look forward to long, hot summers in coming years. In order that time spent under the open skies also remains a pleasure with high temperatures, furniture manufacturers and traders should adapt in good time to long term changes. However, which furniture contributes to... learn more

Having the right product information is indispensable for an online shop – PIM systems supply the necessary data.

Aug 09 2019 News

Furniture industry: digitalisation needs PIM systems PIM systems are the foundation for multichannel concepts, with enterprise resource planning (ERP) data and other information used to create a central database. What should companies in the furniture industry bear in mind when making their choice? learn more

The INO collection by French designer Toan Nguyen appears elegant, inviting and virtually weightless. It includes a wall-mounted washbasin, a countertop or semi-inserted washbasin bowl as well as high-quality bathroom furniture and two bathtubs.

Aug 08 2019 Trends

The development of ceramics Ceramic is and remains the most popular material for bathrooms among planners and interior architects. Clearly, this has to do with practical, aesthetic and functional reasons. The material has proved its value for decades in wet rooms and lavatories and is an indispensable element of bathrooms. How... learn more

The network-based company’s partners had already received numerous awards for their kitchen fittings and designs in the past.

Aug 06 2019 News

And the winner is ... awards in the furniture industry There are renowned design awards presented by prestigious institutions, some given by publishers and others by companies. With this article, we’d like to start a discussion with you about which of them are important and how they are – or can be – beneficial to furniture manufacture... learn more

We’ve put together the ambista magazine reports that interested you the most

Aug 05 2019 Trends

The top 5 articles in the ambista magazine The first half of 2019 is now over. So we’ve put together the ambista magazine reports that interested you the most in the first six months of the year. Find out below what the hottest topics were – from the latest trends at imm cologne and IKEA’s current strategy to future directi... learn more

Trend Show Outdoor Furniture

Aug 01 2019 Events

spoga+gafa: new garden furniture trends From homely outdoor furniture, to decorative accessories, through to waterproof outdoor kitchens - from 1 to 3 September 2019, spoga+gafa presents the new products for the garden world. Around 2,100 exhibitors from approx. 60 countries will present everything the green industry currently has to offe... learn more

“Made in Germany” means furniture of the highest quality

Jul 29 2019 News

“Made in Germany” means furniture of the highest quality “Made in Germany” has a very positive ring to it, especially in other countries. And that’s also true for furniture. The image of German furniture is highly respected in the US, Russia, the Middle East, India and China. Furniture produced in Germany is synonymous with high quality,... learn more

Vertical gardens currently adorn the walls of many homes

Jul 26 2019 Trends

Home trends for 2019 on Pinterest Many people turn to social media for inspiration for how to make their house or flat feel more like a home. Pinterest published its home trends for 2019 at the start of the year. These trends are still absolutely fresh because, instead of looking back at the past, the image platform analysed it... learn more

Inspired by the whale, design studio LAMA Concept created the collection Plastic Whale Circular Furniture by Vepa. The boardroom table draws on the image of a surfacing whale with its distinctive blowhole and gracious lines.

Jul 25 2019 News

Alternative furniture design made from plastic waste Plastic waste is polluting lakes, rivers, canals and seas across the globe. To help tackle the problem of plastic soup, Dutch organisation Plastic Whale and Dutch furniture manufacturer Vepa have launched Plastic Whale Circular Furniture by Vepa – high-end office furniture made from plastic wa... learn more

The door leaf of Küffner’s space-saving door opens to a maximum of 90 degrees, and only one third of the door width projects into the corridor.

Jul 24 2019 Trends

Barrier-free door construction in a new design Today’s society is older than ever before. Designers and above all architects are having to rethink how they work because of this demographic change. Property developers have to find solutions for daily life that will ensure that the elderly and disabled people have equal opportunities. K&uuml... learn more

Metal Base Copper, a functional curtain material

Jul 22 2019 Trends

Optimal sun protection – indoors and outdoors Long summer days can be enjoyed with a clear conscience with the right parasol, curtains or blind. Innovative technology and sophisticated design add a touch of beauty to time spent relaxing in the garden, indoors or in restaurants, pubs and cafes. learn more

Our working environments are undergoing major changes, but one thing is certain: we all work at our best and are most productive in beautiful surroundings.

Jul 19 2019 Trends

Rethinking the office chair More dynamic seating; meetings and conferences held more intelligently: studies show that around 40 per cent of employees would like a more modern working environment that adapts to the demands of today’s world of work. Furniture manufacturers are rising to the challenge and, together with int... learn more

3D printing has long been seen as key technology for the majority of the industry

Jul 17 2019 Trends

German industry trusts in 3D printing The furniture industry has long since discovered 3D printing. This is because digital printing plays an important role in the design of furniture and textiles tailored to personal preferences. It is thus no wonder that interzum 2019, which took place in Cologne from 21 to 24 May, even dedicated a sp... learn more

Pulled out of the drawer to save space: "T-Bench" with table from Atim

Jul 16 2019 News

Designed for the future: furniture with storage space In keeping with the megatrend of "Urban Living", inventive exhibitors at interzum will present invisibly hidden furniture and space-saving furnishings for living in the smallest spaces. learn more

Reduced to a single piece of metal, Pressed Chair stands to attention, firm and stable. The chair’s shape makes it easily stackable, and it is suitable for both indoor and outdoor areas.

Jul 15 2019 Events

In focus: up-and-coming designers The Pure Talents Contest is a major platform in the international design scene. Each year young creatives present their prototypes to an audience of design lovers from around the world. The competition, promoted and organised by Koelnmesse as part of the interior business event imm cologne, is accom... learn more

Distinctive design highlights provide a link between the new home furniture collection and the company’s traditions going back 270 years.

Jul 10 2019 News

Villeroy & Boch enters new territory The ceramics manufacturer Villeroy & Boch is entering new territory this year: for the first time, the company from Mettlach in Germany is now offering home furniture in addition to bathroom, wellness and tableware products. The new product portfolio includes furnishings for the dining room, uph... learn more

Invisible fittings are setting new standards in furniture production. The space inside is now 100 per cent available for creative design ideas because smooth surfaces are no longer required to fit the fittings.

Jul 08 2019 News

Invisible technology for furniture design Whether it’s in the kitchen or the living room, horizontal storage cabinets with lift-up flaps are experiencing a renaissance. But any technology used in eye-level wall units is immediately visible. This means the fittings have to be delicate or, better still, invisible. Kesseböhmer, Gras... learn more

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