The Boeing 777X’s folding wings: How it works

The Boeing 777X's innovative design feature has captured global attention. But how do these folding wings actually work?
New Atlas

Extraordinary folding guitar gets new look and mechanism redesign

After showing off a clever folding system for its Ascender travel guitar at NAMM 2019, Ciari Guitars has returned to the music industry expo with a cheaper model rocking a new look courtesy of luthier ...
WRAL

Segway scooter recall: 220,000 scooters pulled for safety concerns over folding mechanism

There is a recall on about 220,000 Segway scooters. Thursday, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall on the Segway Ninebot Max G30P and the Max G30LP KickScooters. The ...
Gizmochina

Samsung’s tri-fold patent provides a peek at its design and folding mechanism

Samsung’s tri-fold smartphone project has taken a significant step forward with a recent patent approval, offering a glimpse into what could be an innovative new addition to the foldable market.
Gizmochina

Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 and Mix Flip could offer improved folding mechanism

The Mix Fold 4 is expected to be released in China in Q3 of 2024, possibly in July or August. While the application doesn’t reveal much about Xiaomi’s developments, the next-generation book-style ...
Newsweek

Segway Recalls 220,000 Scooters After Folding Defect Injures 20

Segway has issued a nationwide recall for approximately 220,000 of its Ninebot Max G30P and Max G30LP KickScooters due to a dangerous folding mechanism defect. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety ...
Wired

Tested: commuter folding bikes

Wired's rider took four 2014 models out, testing each over a two-week period. Ease of fold, weight, ride quality and price were assessed, as well as suitability for commuting and how they fared in ...