The 'Ammos' glass speaker system is an eco-minded audio solution that aims to combat against technology products that can't be repaired by consumers or easily recycled after use. The unit starts off with glass components that are paired with bamboo panels, an aluminum frame, natural rubber for seals, ABS for housing parts and aluminum PCBs to help with enhanced heat dissipation. The speaker can be connected to via WiFi or Bluetooth connectivity, while also maintaining a USB-C and 3.5mm headphone ports.
The 'Ammos' glass speaker system is the design work of Martin Steffner, Emilio De Jonghe, Orelio De Jonghe, Dimitrios Seleridis, Rick Cazemier and Thor Gerard, and is the winner of the James Dyson Award for 2020. The team hopes to promote recycling and repair within the consumer electronics industry.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Eco-design
- Incorporating eco-friendly materials and repairability can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the audio industry.
- Circular Economy
- Adopting circular economy principles, such as easy disassembly and recyclability, can create disruptive innovations for the consumer electronics industry.
- Smart Connectivity
- Integrating both WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity with traditional ports can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the audio industry.
Sectors Adopting This
- Audio
- The use of eco-friendly and repairable materials can provide a competitive advantage in the audio industry.
- Consumer Electronics
- Adopting circular economy principles can drive disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry, by promoting the reuse and recycling of electronic devices.
- Sustainable Manufacturing
- Implementing sustainable practices in the manufacturing process can create disruptive innovations that reduce the environmental impact of consumer electronics production.
