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Magnified Computer Chip Photography

The 'Motherboard' Series Shows the Intricate Beauty of Chips

— August 18, 2016 — Tech
Computer chips have become so small that it's impossible to have any idea of their inner workings when looking at them with the naked eye, but photographer Christoph Morlinghaus' Motherboard series shows viewers the minute beauty hidden within the machines that they use on a daily basis.

The Motherboard series came to fruition when Morlinghaus secured a position photographing motherboards for Cisco. After finishing his contract, the photographer was so captivated that he stayed on to complete his creative series.

The series itself is an intensely magnified look at computer chips. At these close-up scales, Morlinghaus compares the gadgetry to a miniature city skyline shot from birds' eye view. Indeed, the various processing bits that are barely the size of a speck of dust look as though they could be skyscrapers towering over the silicon streets below.
Trend Themes
1. Miniaturization of Technology - The trend towards smaller computer chips creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in areas such as wearable technology and Internet of Things devices.
2. Macro Photography - The trend of magnifying and capturing intricate details of everyday objects opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in fields like art, design, and product photography.
3. Microscopic Aesthetics - The trend of showcasing the beauty of microscopic components creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in industries such as fashion, jewelry, and interior design.
Industry Implications
1. Electronics Manufacturing - The electronics manufacturing industry can leverage the insights from magnified computer chip photography to optimize chip design and enhance production processes.
2. Automotive Technology - The automotive industry can explore the applications of miniaturized technology showcased in the Motherboard series to develop advanced electronic systems for vehicles.
3. Art and Design - The art and design industry can draw inspiration from the microscopic aesthetics of computer chips to create unique and visually captivating artworks or product designs.
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