Entries by frederic

Open Prototyping

Worldwide and also in Switzerland the community which cultivates the open exchange of knowledge is growing. Professional open-innovation platforms such as Atizo, or the FabLab for the maker community were recently established. The philosophy of open-prototyping or open innovation is consciously delimited by the usual closed development processes, whose “exclusivity” by Schumpeter in 1942 was called […]

The new Papalagi is well received

The trekking bike “Papalagi” from MTB Cycletech, developed in collaboration with Radiate Engineering, has survived its first endurance test. Trekkingbike’s chief editor Tom Bierl took it on a 1’600 kilometer-long tour and extensively tested the Papalagi. His conclusion: “The Papalagi purred without the slightest problem on the challenging tour. Rarely has a bike inspired me as instantly […]

Radiate is a new member of Carbon Composites Network

Carbon Composites e.V. is a network open for all companies and research facilities that are involved in the area of high-performance fiber composites. The focus of Carbon Composites is on the promotion of the application of high-performance fiber composite technologies in Switzerland. As a new member, Radiate Engineering will participate in the association from January […]

New dropout on the bikes of MTB-Cycletech

MTB-Cycletech founder Butch Gaudy made a name for himself as a mountain bike guru in Switzerland 30 years ago. The Bernese was the first to import the bicycle-friendly bikes from the USA to Switzerland. Meanwhile, MTB-Cycletech has become a specialist for touring speed and with the Papalagi has an excellent two-wheeler with a long history. […]

New project for Orthotec AG

Orthotec AG is a subsidiary of the Swiss Paraplegic Foundation, based in the Swiss Paraplegic Center (SPZ) Nottwil. Since 1994, Orthotec AG has been assisting patients with various treatments. Orthopedic technicians and bandagists ensure that disturbed or missing body functions are as much as possible supported or replaced. They orient themselves to the basic principles […]

OOCYCLE full-carbon wheel exhibited at Gewerbemuseum Winterthur

The exhibition BIKE l DESIGN l CITY illuminates the diverse bicycle scenes of today, the rich development potential within urban mobility and possible future scenarios around cycling. The in-house production of the trade museum presents outstanding design products, from the iconic road bike to the cutting-edge city bike, to the latest folding bikes and e-bikes, […]