London Design Agency Layer Partners With Italy’s Manfrotto In $50m Tripod Redesign

London-based design agency Layer has announced its part in the development of a brand-new tripod concept for the iconic ...
9to5Mac

Annual Layers design conference speaker lineup announced for WWDC week

Michael is a Creative Editor who covered Apple Retail and design on 9to5Mac. His stories highlighted the work of talented artists, designers, and customers through a unique lens of architecture, ...
Machine Design

Layer-Driven Valve Design Enables Production of Soft-Robotics at Scale

Design engineers in most industries are looking for smart, programmable materials. But finding solutions that are scalable and adaptive to different environments is always a challenge. The challenges ...
Electronic Design

What’s the Difference Between 2- and 4-Layer PCBs?

Multi-layered printed circuit boards (PCBs) are typically preferred because they offer high signal intensity. Of all the multi-layered types, the 2-layer PCB is the most common, as it can accommodate ...
Machine Design

Multi-Layer Metal Belts 101

Metal belts are strong. Multi-layer metal belts are stronger. Metal resists scratches and nicks, giving bacteria no place to hide and breed. Metal belts create no dust or debris. Single-layer metal ...