We tried to create a part of the desired shape using metal sheets, which after some CFD analysis, we concluded a smooth surface by metal spinning would be best and reduce the chances of the cooling colander failing to meet expectations.

We had the privilege of speaking with Chiang Churchill Ngai, Project Engineer for Odqa. Their role as project engineer sees them take on multiple technical projects including experimentation and instrumentation of their developing solar receiver. Churchill Is also involved in the development of the solar simulator, a concentrated light source that mimics sunlight. We thoroughly research the top products on the market to identify the best tools, appliances, and gadgets for home cooks. From tried-and-true brands to up-and-coming newcomers worth paying attention to, we stay in the loop about all things kitchen-related so you never miss a bite.All of the products in this article were tested and reviewed by Lizzy Briskin, a chef, food writer, and recipe developer who is a daily salad for lunch girl. For the freshest, crispest lettuce, it’s best to wait until just before eating to wash the greens. However, if you’re prepping your veggies ahead of time and have the space in your fridge, you certainly can keep dry lettuce in the spinner for two to three days. Dreamfarm is a place where ideas grow, and every millimetre of everything they design exists for a reason – their aim is to make the world’s best kitchen tools and gadgets, and from what we’ve seen, they’re doing a pretty good job so far.

In addition, it was also decided that wooden tooling would also be hand crafted in-house. This mould would be used to act as the mould form, whereby the Aluminium would be formed over the exterior. It was the most cost-effective method and ideally suited for a malleable material such as Aluminium. Odqa solar receiver could produce high temperature flows, these could be coupled with various applications including electricity generation, material, and industrial production. A product only matters if it’s useful – because they know that design failures are dust collectors. Moisture is the enemy of crispiness when it comes to lettuce (and most things). So as long as you remove as much moisture from the lettuce as possible and your spinner has a lid, it can help keep your greens fresher for longer. Churchill explained that “the solar simulator worked well and enabled us to develop further into our receiver design. As the spun metal parts are essential to the solar simulator, Excell’s services definitely helped us in progressing our technology.After learning about the requirements, the scope and scale of the project, the technical team at Excell discussed plans about the most efficient and cost-effective method of Metal spinning the colander shaped components. There was slight concern when there was a lead time delay, but after confirmation with Curtis, we did not feel worried. We will keep metal spinning as a potential manufacturing process knowing that Excell could provide this service.”