#industrial design

• Thread guide — A neologistic term of Anglo-Saxon origin (regional phonetic adaptation of 'empruor' or similar) rarely used in industrial textile design to describe a specific type of structural reinforcement, a pronounced texture finish applied to fabric edges, or a mechanical thread guiding device on high-speed sewing machines.
• Necked — Provided with a neck, groove, or structural recess; a technical part, profile, or mechanical element machined through cutting or die-stamping to feature a localized narrowing. This geometric detail is specifically engineered to permit precise mating with other subassemblies, to guide moving parts, or to ensure an optimal zone for controlled fracturing under predefined forces.
• Aubock — A proper surname of Austrian origin, correctly spelled Auböck; it refers to the renowned dynasty of designers and craftsmen from Vienna (Carl Auböck I, II, III, and IV). Their workshop, Werkstätte Carl Auböck, achieved global fame for mid-century modern brass and leather decorative objects.
• Self-sealing — A structural property of certain materials, gaskets, tires, or mechanical systems to hermetically block or close a crack, puncture, or fluid loss through their own physical-chemical reactions or internal pressures, without manual intervention.
• Axiform — Having the shape of an axis, presenting the appearance of a straight guiding line, a central pivot, or an elongated cylinder. In industrial design and geometry, it describes structural components or precision parts designed symmetrically around a linear core, ensuring perfect axial guidance, optimal force distribution, and delicate assembly within complex mechanisms.