From Prometheus to BIC
The development of the lighter has traveled along a fascinating path from its mythical origins with Prometheus and Zeus to the groundbreaking invention of the cerium-iron alloy by Carl Auer von Welsbach. The transition from gasoline to gas lighters and the triumph of plastic lighters in the 1960s mark important turning points in its history. […]
Digital audio guide through the MoPA
The frisbee was born out of a love of cake; Queen Victoria herself was one of the first customers for towels; and when matches were invented, factories burned down by the dozen? Sounds strange, but it’s quite exciting and absolutely worth listening to! When you enter the museum, your mobile phone becomes a digital museum […]
The Odyssey of writing
Throughout human history, communication and writing have continuously evolved from primitive cave paintings to modern writing instruments. A decisive step forward was the invention of the ballpoint pen in 1938 by Laszlo Biro, which revolutionized writing and now has become a ubiquitous part of our everyday communication. Human civilization has always been evolving its methods […]
The CYBER STORY
Somebody pinch me? Almost 30 years of cyber-Wear! SAY WHAAAT? The cyber story is told by our CEO, Steven Baumgaertner, our long-time employees and even our newbies. It offers the most exclusive insight into the history and heart of cyber-Wear. So it’s time to take a look behind the scenes, let’s go… Over the past […]
