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Magnetically Actuating Pencils

The Magno Ti Blends Utility with Gorgeous Design Aesthetics

— July 30, 2018 — Art & Design
Mechanical pencils have remained fairly unchanged since their inception but the Magno Ti aims to reinvent the classic design with a full titanium build and magnetic deployment. Designed to house 2mm lead graphite, this unique pencil features a cylindrical design with a metallic ring that slides up and down the body. This ring is the main actuation point for the pencil and lies in a magnet that helps push the lead out from within. The ring can be twisted to lock both the lead and ring in place to ensure the pencil can be used without retracting inwards.

The new Magno Ti builds on the original Magno and carries on the tradition of avant-garde design and durability. The use of titanium lends itself to the pencil's indestructible nature while also remaining incredibly light and comfortable to handle.
Trend Themes
1. Magnetic Deployment - The use of magnets to deploy and lock the lead in place in mechanical pencils presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in stationery and writing instrument industries.
2. Titanium Build - The application of titanium as a material for mechanical pencils opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in materials manufacturing and consumer goods industries.
3. Avant-garde Design - Pushing the boundaries of traditional pencil design through avant-garde aesthetics and functionality can inspire disruptive innovation in the art supplies and creative tools industries.
Industry Implications
1. Stationery - The advancements in magnetic deployment technology for pencils can revolutionize the way stationery products are designed and used.
2. Writing Instruments - Incorporating titanium builds in mechanical pencils offers a disruptive opportunity for innovation within the writing instrument industry.
3. Consumer Goods - The use of titanium in Magno Ti pencils presents a disruptive opportunity for innovation in the consumer goods sector, offering lightweight yet durable products.
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