Pininfarina Nanotech Visconti fountain pen
Visconti Pininfarina Nanotech
On the occasion of the 85th anniversary of Pininfarina, Visconti and Pininfarina are pleased to present the technological evolution of Pininfarina Carbongrafite.
With Carbongrafite Visconti led writing an aerospace material, unidirectional carbon graphite, with unique aesthetic technical characteristics. For the new Pininfarina pen was carried out a search in the materials used in the FORMULA ONE.
The material used for the Pininfarina Nanotech which is obtained by a treatment to carbon nanotubes to spread, It is unremovable and guarantees outstanding performance so as to be adopted by leading Formula One teams.
The new Pininfarina does not exhaust the innovations in the material but has also been redesigned the optical mechanism Kaizen, of continuous improvement.
"Innovation, design and craftsmanship of the highest level are the business of the collaboration between Pininfarina and Visconti ticket "says Paolo Pininfarina, Group President. "The continuous research on materials has led to the creation of Pininfarina Nanotech, new expression of our shared values "
The material:
And 'the dream of every designer to be able to have a light metal, with specific gravity 1/3 steel, that it is more resistant to corrosion of the best stainless steel and more resistant to abrasive wear of hardened steel and perhaps with antibacterial properties.
In fact, a drastic weight reduction (65% in less than steel), without renouncing to an excellent mechanical consistency, means for all the moving parts to reduce both the energy consumption that the inertial phenomena.
Well, this extraordinary innovative material has recently been invented by and named Nanoprom ADNC.
It consists of avional aereonautico treated with carbon nanotubes and silver ions.
Visconti and then Nanoprom have devised a formula perfectly adapting it to writing, with the typical characteristics of luxury products.
Nanotech ADNC Properties:
• Wear resistance, 6 times harder than aluminum, 2 times more steel
• Corrosion resistance, 20 times greater than any metal
• Low coefficient of friction, self-lubrication of the mechanism
• High thermal conductivity, so high writing comfort
• High anti-static capacity and the absence of fingertips
• Ability to absorb heat and reissue it with ultra-infrared waves
• High capacity antibacterial and anti-mold (bacteriostatic) therefore high hygienic safety
Technical features:
Pininfarina Nanotech has a completely revised mechanism.
The pen is lighter thus allowing a better writing experience.
The pen body is no longer lives but magnetic, filling and refill exchange are carried out much more quickly and simply thanks to the stem with magnetic closure.
Even cleaning is greatly facilitated because the stylus can also be extracted during the filling phase.
A simple click communicates both the aperture and the closure of the pen.
All metal fittings are made of titanium.
The packaging is made of Nanotech, the same material of the pen, and shall draw the mechanism.
The nib “Flextouch”
Visconti has just invented a new system for fountain pens fans.
We made, along with the new Pininfarina Nanotech, a large version "Flex" of our famous tubular stylus.
This nib Cromium® is shaped in a different manner, so the tips are much more flexible.
On the two parts of the pen it was carved one ?ZOT®? to allow the wings to work vertically being much more sensitive to the applied pressure.
The shape of the cut called "ZOT®" has been studied and tested in order to react immediately to the different
of the pen in the hand positions. It also allows the tips to work in horizontal having more space to open, thus allowing to increase the ink inflow.
Pininfarina Nanotech limited edition:
Limited edition 930 fountain pens and 930 rollers
Material : Nanotech Avional, Titanium
Nib: Tubular chrome Smartouch 18 (EF-F-M-B-ST)
Loading: Converter
package : Avional
Refill roller: Visconti rolling ceramic
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Read MoreNewsF1 Inside Tech: the importance of the wheel
In Formula 1, as well as on the gravel roads of the World Rally and on the roads every day, are the wheels, in collaboration with the tires, to be the first "contact member" of the car with the surface. It goes without saying who hold, therefore, a fundamental role in determining the goodness of driveability and sealing.
And in Italy he was born and has based the industry leader, OZ Racing.
For every engineer of vehicles, that the reduction of unsprung weight is a "battle" constant, needed for research of dynamic behavior and a higher level of road holding.
And this struggle passes, unavoidably, also through the choice of wheel rims ever lighter and, at the same time, rigid and resistant, in such a way as to function at its best, abbinandovisi to perfection, the tires.
Ed in Formula 1, as well as in other motor disciplines (Endurance, Rally, Motorcycling), This is a crucial need.
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And 'therefore essential for the various Team rely on excellent industry partners: and many put their trust in OZ Racing, company, born in 1971, from San Martino di Lupari (Padova), and present for more than 30 years in Motorsport, It provides its wheels, several teams the stars of motorsports, of all the world.
Just think that, solo in Formula 1, OZ Racing provides Ferrari, Mercedes AMG, Red Bull, Renault Sport, major team category.
Circle OZ Racing Mercedes W08 Eq Hybrid +. Photo NewsF1.it @Alessandro Sala
And just in Formula are required, in addition to the aforementioned characteristics of lightness and stiffness, also other "gifts", not least, as the aerodynamic optimization of design, disposal of heat given off by the brakes and, in close concert with it own, the optimal heating of the circle, so bring the "right of use" tires window.
Circle OZ front Racing Red Bull RB13 with particular blower hub. Photo NewsF1.it @Alessandro Sala
About that, comes into play another Italian excellence, the Nanoprom, that with the particular-based paints Polysil enhances precisely this specific feature of "conveyance" of the heat on the rims.
Detail of the circle OZ Racing Ferrari SF70-H painted with Polysil of Nanoprom. Photo NewsF1.it @Alessandro Sala
Circle OZ Racing front of Ferrari with blower hub and varnishing Polysil. Photo NewsF1.it @Alessandro SalaUna highly demandante challenge, then, one of the circles of a Formula 1, which involves a close working co-planning between teams and supplier: and just the confidence placed by the main competitors in the world of racing in OZ Racing makes us understand the uniqueness of the Paduan, that, through the challenges of the competitions, can develop and test designs and materials, then forward directly all the know-how acquired in the wheels of the car every day, even the most "special" (the circle measures available ranging from 14 "to 22", with innumerable kinds of design and different finishes).
Rear rim OZ Racing Renault R.S.17. Photo Newsf1.it @Alessandro Sala
An all-Italian company that, through the quality and innovation, He has managed to make the world road in such a crucial field as that of the "racing wheels".
of Giuseppe Saba (Twitter: @saba_giuseppe)
Source [ newsf1.it ]
Read Morecheese race. Andrea Mura tells his Ostar
The first interview with Andrea Mura after his victory at the Ostar
Newport (USA) – Andrea Mura, the winner of Ostar 2017, It is still in the United States for his victory celebrations, Solovelanet but he wanted to grant his first interview as winner.
The Ostar Mura, as he himself will tell us, it was a tough race in which he faced three storms of which is very intense with winds exceeding 50 knots. Of the 21 boats start from Plymouth on 29 May, solo 7 They survived the treatment that has given them the Atlantic, the others are due to withdraw or have been abandoned in ocean.
If, when I saw the first intense depression, he immediately decided to go up north to quickly straddle the eye of depression and falling back with favorable winds to the south. The Sardinian navigator is pushed up to the 56 degree north latitude. Unfortunately, Once past the first, two other depressions have come one after the other, and Walls continued to have sail upwind.
In addition to Andrea Mura, in the race there was also a second Italian, Michele Zambelli running on a Class 950, which, however, When it was almost past the third storm, It lost its keel and was forced to activate your EPIRB. Six hours later he was rescued by a helicopter. The day before there had been 3 bailouts of helicopters and ships, four navigators Ostar.
Andrea Mura crossed the line first in Newport on 15 June with a time of 17 days, 4 hours and 6 minutes
SVN - What is the Ostar.
A.M. – It's the hardest race in the world, biggest gym for those who want to test themselves and their boats. It's a race to do against the wind, all upwind in extreme weather conditions, a real gym. This then, the worst of all.
SVN – What happened.
A.M. – In this edition, the sea and wind conditions were prohibitive. We took a storm with winds up to 50 knots.
SVN – Did you have problems.
A.M. – real problems actually a few. It fell to the VHF antenna and I had a leak in the hydraulic piston that lost oil. Anyhow, I had an antenna of respect and oil with you, and I managed to fix everything.
SVN – It went well compared to many others who have left. Fortuna?
A.M. – No, it is not about luck but an extensive work that I do every year on the boat. Nothing is left to chance, and I check each bolt before embarking on voyages of this type. The preparation and care of the medium are very important when you decide to tackle such challenging situations.
SVN – You also win this time: honor on, but you were no opponents, what do you think about it.
A.M. – The Ostar is open to anyone who wants to prove his worth. I was there, the opponent who unfortunately was not able to beat the course record and has, to be honest, in this Ostar there were trimarans on the fastest card Vento di Sardegna.
SVN – Vento di Sardegna, a boat from 1997: It is fine.
A.M. – To stop Vento di Sardegna should throw it against the rocks! The boat is fine, I will continue to update continuously. From the original design I have made several changes, appendices and shaft are newly developed. The Ferns design was very advanced for that time, though, to date, pays the fact of having been built with heavy materials. Now the same boat would weigh much less and would be much more powerful.
SVN – Next appointment.
A.M. – I intend to participate in the Route du Rhum next year and repeat the success of 2010.
SVN – You won and, probably, you win again, Think also to have convinced.
A.M. – I think so, I had lots of feedback from everyone and much cheering, this made me really happy and encourages me to continue, I do not know if I managed to convince some sponsors.
SVN – Sponsors are the ones you have missed to be able to do the Vendée Globe.
A.M. – Unfortunately, yes, and in the last year I have just missed the target to be involved. As we all know, the situation in Italy is not easy, sailing is not sufficiently consider estate and many athletes succeed only with the cover of such entities, for example, aeronautics. For individuals it is very difficult.
SVN – We'll try anyway.
A.M. – Of course I do, I'm stubborn as a good Sardinian! My objective is the Vendée Globe, Give me a Imoca 60 and the next edition will be on the starting line!
17/giu / 2017
Alessandro Balzani
Source [ solovela.net ]
Read MoreThe Vincenti we entrust to Nanoprom: Andrea Mura and Vento di Sardegna.
Testimony of Andrea Walls of Vento di Sardegna, Indications for use of Polysil Nanoprom.
Read MoreMahindra searches paint the secret to winning
POLYSIL use of materials has benefited the Indian team in Formula E have a better aerodynamic efficiency.
In a series where the chassis is the same, are the details that make the difference. Formula E, this year, release engine has generated an interesting research regarding electrical power units, but on the other hand, the chassis manufactured by Dallara and designed by Spark Racing Technology, You should remain the same.
In the quest to make a difference all possible solutions are studied to bring the two team drivers Mahindra, Nick Heidfeld and Felix Rosenqvist to fight for victory and the title. The team led by Joan Orus championship 2016/17 It is third in the standings of teams and has already accumulated in Hong Kong and Marrakech two podiums and a pole position in the first two races, proving to be potential contenders for Sébastien Buemi and Edams, Defending champions.
Mahindra seems to bet on Italian technology: in addition to the electric motor Magneti Marelli, the Indian team used Nanoprom to repaint the car.
Why? The reason is simple: to catch two birds with one stone: namely save on the weight of the paint on the car and reduce adhesion of dirt and debris rubber body.
The figures show that the adhesion of the rubber would be reduced 80% compared with conventional products, ensuring greater aerodynamic efficiency throughout the race. There are, in fact, adhesives, but they could have affected the aerodynamic drag of a form.
The use of material called POLYSIL Sport, It has been experienced by some teams of Formula 1, and it has allowed Gian Luca and Gabriele Falleti Tredozi save two pounds of weight in the whole body painting Car Mahindra, which by regulation must reach at least 880 kg (eight kilograms less than last year).
Nanotechnology developed by Nanoprom has attracted the attention of Mahindra technicians who are making use of POLYSIL in electric cars. Now, we must expect more surprises in this quest for performance within the series.
[Source: lat.motorsport.com]
Read MoreFormula E: Mahindra whole body is painted with Polysil
The Orus team has spared 2 pounds with the body color of the cars made by Nanoprom with Polysil Sport Polish. The company wants to Sassuolo ampliar collaboration with Mahindra offering new innovative products.
In a single brand are the details that make the difference. In Formula And this year there is the liberalization of the engines that has sparked an interesting research on electric powertrains, while from the point of view of the frame all the cars made by Dallara on a project of Spark Racing Technology, must remain identical.
IS, then, to try to make a difference is studying all possible solutions to bring the two drivers Nick Heidfeld and Felix Rosenqvist to fight for the victory and the title. The team directed by Joan Orus in the league 2016/17 It is third in the team standings and has already racked up in Hong Kong and Marrakesh two podiums and a pole position in the first two races, revealing a very interesting potential to try to embarrass Sebastien Buemi, reigning champion that has already secured a triplet.
The Mahindra to grow is betting on Italian technology: in addition to having the electric motor of Magneti Marelli, Indian House turned to Nanoprom Sassuolo to repaint the cars.
Why? The reason is simple: to obtain two birds with one stone. That saves the weight of the paint and reduce the adhesion of dirt and rubber residue on the body.
The data say that the adhesion of rubber murble would be reduced by 80% compared to traditional products, ensuring a greater aerodynamic efficiency over the entire race. There are not, indeed, adhesives, but all written have been painted for which also the aerodynamic resistance would have been slightly lower.
L’uso del Polysil Sport Polish, which it has been experienced by some teams to Formula 1 in GP, allowed Gian Luca and Gabriele Falleti Tredozi of even save 2 pounds of weight in one painting the entire body of the Mahindra, a car that to be a regulation must reach at least 880 kg (8 kg less than last year).
Nanotechnology developed by Nanoprom have attracted the attention of technical Mahindra now taking place which may be other uses of Polysil on electric cars. Should we expect more surprises?
[ Source: it.motorsport.com ]
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