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Heavy Duty Industrial Jewelry

The Rogue DZN Armadillo:161 is an Accessory with Attitude

— September 15, 2011 — Fashion
The Rogue DZN Armadillo:161 at first appears as a stylized tech item, but upon closer examination, it's clear this product is more armed than the average gadget.

The Rogue DZN Armadillo:161 is actually a piece of jewelry, a bracelet to be precise. The piece has been machined from billet blocks of military-spec and G5 aerospace-grade titanium. There are eight individual pieces for each link. About 161 parts (hence the name) in total were used to construct this accessory through the use of "5-axis and 9-axis CNC machining," according to Acquitemag. As if this wasn't impressive enough, the device took almost 400 hours to complete!

The details of the Armadillo:161 are incredibly striking and truly brings the industrial look to new, fashionable heights.
Trend Themes
1. Industrial Jewelry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore unconventional materials and manufacturing techniques to create unique, high-end jewelry pieces.
2. Tech-inspired Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology elements with fashion accessories to create functional and stylish wearable gadgets.
3. Precision Machining - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced machining processes to create intricate and highly detailed products with industrial aesthetics.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Jewelry - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine luxury and industrial design elements to offer unique and visually striking jewelry collections.
2. Fashion Tech - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge fashion and technology to design innovative wearable tech products with a focus on style and functionality.
3. Precision Engineering - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply precision machining techniques to various industries, such as automotive, aerospace, and medical, to enhance product design and performance.
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