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Special Report: Shoes Fresh from the Oven (1x6)

Data di messa in onda: Mag 16, 2012

Special Report: Shoes Fresh from the Oven We visit a company in western Japan that has decided to take the more challenging approach of making its shoes by hand. We take a look at a surprisingly affordable and stylish sneaker with a hand-made warmth that can't be copied on an assembly line. We visit the factory where it is made and check out the techniques used for creating the line called "Shoes Like Pottery". On Site: FINETECH JAPAN 2012 In just a few years, smart phones have become ubiquitous, and their widespread adoption has fueled many advances in touch screen technology. We visit a trade show to check out the latest in the world of flat screens and touch-sensitive displays. Schedule: April 11-13 Location: Tokyo Big Sight FINETECH JAPAN is the World's Largest FPD Tradeshow, showcasing the latest displays, touch panels, components, materials, and manufacturing and inspection devices all in one event gathering touch panel manufacturers from a wide range of industries from all over the world. +Style: Art Right at Your Fingertips Here is a unique gadget called a "finger brush" and just as the name implies, it's a brush that fits onto your fingertip. In Japan's ancient capital Nara, a 200-year-old ink manufacturer has created a new unique sort of brush. We find out how and why it was developed.