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Fluid-Filled Digital Clocks

This Unusual Clock Relies on Electromagnets to Display the Time

— August 21, 2015 — Art & Design
The 'Ferrolic Display' is an unusual clock that uses electromagnets to display the current time. While many people use their smartphones as their primary time-telling device, others still prefer to have a digital clock on hand. This unorthodox timepiece is both functional and visually striking.

The Ferrolic Display is designed by Zelf Koelman. The device features an aquarium-like tank that houses the metallic Ferro Fluid inside. The digital clock relies on a series of powerful electromagnets to manipulate the shape of the fluid and display the correct time. The exterior display boasts a stylish aluminum frame that allows for browser-based control over the metallic fluids inside.

For those who are eager to get their hands on this unusual clock, the timepiece is now available for pre-order.
Trend Themes
1. Fluid-filled Digital Clocks - The trend of using fluid-filled displays for digital clocks presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the home decor industry.
2. Electromagnetic Time-telling - The trend of using electromagnets to manipulate fluid and display time offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the electronics manufacturing and consumer electronics industries.
3. Browser-based Control - The trend of incorporating browser-based control in digital clocks opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the software development and smart home automation industries.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - The home decor industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating fluid-filled digital clocks as unique and visually striking decor pieces.
2. Electronics Manufacturing - In the electronics manufacturing industry, there are disruptive innovation opportunities in developing new technologies and applications for electromagnetic time-telling displays.
3. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of fluid-filled digital clocks by creating innovative and aesthetically pleasing time-telling devices.
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