Automation technology has made manufacturing a quick and practically effortless job, but the machines that do this seem like they were taken of a science fiction movie, or perhaps a Charlie Chaplin film. These twelve animated photos are odd, fascinating and somehow - very satisfying to watch in action. |
1. Ice Cream Cone Maker This is how ice cream cones come to the world. |
2. Apple Peeler/Slicer/Corer If you really love apples, this machine will peel, core and slice them for you in moments. |
3. Fusilli Maker Ever wondered how these odd-looking noodles are made? |
4. Globe Presser This is how the world is formed. |
5. Metal Rod Shaper For the perfect bend. |
6. Automatic Handwriter Need dozens of handwritten notes? Now you don't need your hand. |
7. Sort'em & Stack'em Technological demonstration of machines doing what humans can do, only faster and more efficiently. |
8. Chapstick Tester This is how companies test the durability and maximum usage potential their chapsticks. |
9. Rubic's Cube Solver Because why do it yourself when a machine can do it for you... |
10. Automatic Mahjong Table Are you a Mahjong enthusiast? Hate tidying the table after every game? You're probably going to want this table. |
11. Automatic Paper Airplane Maker When engineers get bored. |
12. I'm Not Sure WHAT it is When engineers with an odd sense of humor get bored. |
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