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Crystal Structure

Build a lattice from magnetic balls and see why a crystal cleaves.

Crystal Structure — Frontier Technology exhibit for science museums
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CategoryFrontier Technology
Standard sizeCustom size
SupplySingle unit or batch · OEM to your drawing
Lead timeStandard 4–8 weeks after deposit (confirmed per contract)
Warranty1 year, structure and control
DocumentsSpecification sheet · control diagram · spare-part list

A standard catalogue model: the dimensions, control package and finish are fixed, which is what keeps the price and the lead time predictable. Size, colour and interface language can be adapted without a new design cycle.

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01 / Overview

The crystal structure describes the arrangement pattern of atoms, ions, or molecules in a crystal. According to symmetry, crystals can be divided into seven major crystal systems, each with unique geometric features. These features have a decisive impact on the performance of materials, therefore understanding the crystal structure is crucial for designing and preparing crystal materials with specific functions.

02 / How visitors use it

The unit is designed for unsupervised public use: controls are recessed or shielded, moving parts are enclosed, and the interface is operable by a child of about six with no instruction. Where a screen is used, the language can be switched without changing the hardware, and the content can be replaced on site.

03 / The science behind it

The classification of crystal structures is based on the symmetry of crystals and the geometric properties of unit cells. Based on these characteristics, crystals can be divided into seven major crystal systems, which are: 1. Cubic Crystal System: green fluorite; 2. Tetragonal Crystal System: cassiterite; 3. Trigonal Crystal System: Calcite; 4. Hexagonal Crystal System: Hailanbao; 5. Orthorhombic crystal system: (0rthorhobic Crystal System): antimonite; 6. Monoclinic Crystal System: Epidote; 7. Triclini crystal system.

04 / Built for a public floor

Every unit leaves the factory after a running test: mechanisms cycled, electronics burned in, edges dressed, fixings torqued and marked. Wear parts — bearings, sliders, lamps, belts, touch panels — are modular and listed on the spare-part sheet, so a venue technician can replace them without returning the exhibit. Crating is plywood with foam blocking; the loading plan and packing list travel with the shipment.

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