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Technique is the fifth studio album by the English rock band New Order, released in 1989 on Factory Records. The album was partly recorded on the island of Ibiza, intentionally capturing the atmosphere of the emerging Balearic beat and acid house movements. It represents a deliberate integration of...

Richard Arkwright developed the water frame in the late 18th century, a crucial invention for textile production. Utilizing water power, his machine dramatically increased yarn strength compared to earlier methods. This innovation fundamentally shifted manufacturing, leading to the establishment of...

shapez 2 is an automation and factory-building simulation game developed by tobspr Games and released into early access in 2024. As the successor to the original shapez, it tasks players with constructing expansive, mechanized networks to extract, cut, rotate, and stack abstract geometric shapes. Th...

"Brotherhood" is the fourth studio album by the English rock and electronic band New Order, released in September 1986 by Factory Records. The album is notable for showcasing two distinct sides of the band's sound, with its first half focusing on guitar-driven alternative rock and the second half ex...

The AirTrack Factory AirTrack 2 is a durable, inflatable tumbling track designed for gymnasts and acrobats. Manufactured by AirTrack Factory in the Netherlands, it provides a safe and consistent surface for training routines and competition preparation. Its robust construction supports intense use i...

Captain of Industry is a simulation video game focused on building and managing automated factories. Players design production lines, optimize resource flow, and respond to market demands. It’s notable for its detailed mechanics simulating industrial processes. The game appeals to individuals intere...

The Mittelwerk was a clandestine industrial complex constructed during World War II near Nordhausen, Germany. It served as the primary production site for the V-2 rocket and other Vergeltungswaffen (retaliatory weapons). Utilizing primarily Soviet prisoners of war and concentration camp inmates, the...

shapez is a 2020 factory-building and automation puzzle game developed by Tobias Springer and published on Steam. Set on an infinitely expanding flat plane, the game tasks players with extracting, cutting, rotating, stacking, and coloring abstract geometric shapes to satisfy increasingly complex del...

A Certain Ratio’s *The Graveyard and the Ballroom* offers a compelling snapshot of the band's evolution in the 1980s. This cassette release combines recordings from Martin Hannett’s studio sessions—known for their stark industrial soundscapes—with a powerful live performance captured at Electric Bal...

Automation: The Car Company Tycoon Game is a business simulation developed by Camshaft Software. Released in 2015, the game allows players to establish and manage an automotive company, focusing on the detailed design of vehicle chassis, engines, and bodies. It includes a campaign mode and sandbox o...

The AirBag S is a portable, inflatable landing cushion produced by AirTrack Factory, a Dutch manufacturer of gymnastics equipment. It is engineered to provide a soft, adjustable landing surface for athletes practicing high-impact maneuvers in sports such as gymnastics, parkour, and freerunning. Cons...

Inflatable gymnastics training mat from AirTrack Factory, a Dutch manufacturer, designed for skill development in gymnastics, cheerleading, and freerunning.

LC is the second studio album by the Durutti Column, released in 1981 by Factory Records. The title abbreviates the Italian phrase "Lotta Continua," meaning "the struggle continues," and the record centers on Vini Reilly's delicate, effects-treated guitar playing, supported by sparse percussion and...

Wellington Chocolate Factory operates as a fully integrated bean-to-bar operation, sourcing cacao beans globally and meticulously crafting chocolates through roasting, conching, tempering, and hand-packaging within its Wellington workshop.

Located in Portland, Oregon, Videri Chocolate Factory operates as a fully integrated bean-to-bar chocolate maker, sourcing cacao directly and meticulously controlling every stage of the process from roasting to tempering and conching.

The Return of the Durutti Column is the 1980 debut studio album by the Durutti Column, the Manchester project led by guitarist Vini Reilly. Released by Factory Records, it differs from much contemporary post-punk through its sparse arrangements, clean electric guitar, and largely instrumental compos...

To Each... is the debut studio album by the English band A Certain Ratio, released in 1981 by Factory Records. It combines the angular rhythms and austere atmosphere associated with Manchester post-punk with prominent bass, percussion, funk, jazz, and electronic influences. Produced by Martin Hannet...

The AirBoard Boost is an inflatable training device produced by AirTrack Factory, a Dutch manufacturer specializing in gymnastics and acrobatics equipment. Designed to provide a firm yet bouncy surface with added rebound, it is utilized by gymnasts, cheerleaders, and parkour athletes to safely pract...

Drakelow Tunnels are a network of underground passages near Kidderminster in Worcestershire, England, originally constructed between 1941 and 1943 as a shadow factory for the Rover car company to produce aircraft engines. After World War II, portions of the complex were repurposed as a regional seat...

The AirTrack Factory AirRoll is an inflatable, cylindrical gymnastics training tool manufactured by the Dutch company AirTrack Factory. It is designed to assist athletes in practicing rolling, balancing, and core stability exercises safely. Because it is filled with air and made from durable materia...

Little Big Workshop is a 2019 factory management game developed by Mirage Game Studios and published by HandyGames. It presents a unique tabletop aesthetic where players construct and oversee a miniature manufacturing plant staffed by tiny workers. The gameplay involves setting up efficient producti...

Movement is the 1981 debut studio album by the English rock band New Order, released on Factory Records. Recorded following the suicide of Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis, the album features the surviving members of that group alongside new keyboardist Gillian Gilbert. Produced by Martin Hannett, t...

"From the Hip" is the third studio album by the English post-punk band Section 25, released in 1984 on the Factory Records label. The album represents a significant stylistic departure for the Blackpool-based group, shifting away from their earlier guitar-driven sound toward electronic dance music h...

Indi Chocolate is a New Zealand bean-to-bar chocolate maker that sources cacao directly from smallholder farms in Papua New Guinea, focusing on sustainable practices and unique flavor profiles developed through careful roasting techniques.

Sextet is the second studio album by the Manchester post-punk band A Certain Ratio, released in 1982 on Factory Records. The album moved the band further from their early post-punk sound toward funk, jazz, and dance rhythms, with percussion and horns prominent in the arrangements. Vocalist Martha Ti...

The Plateau Phase is the debut studio album by the English post-punk band Crispy Ambulance, released in 1982 through Factory Benelux. The record is characterized by its atmospheric blend of synthesizers, driving basslines, and Alan Hempsall's distinct vocal delivery, aligning it with the broader Man...

Harmony is the Wake's 1982 debut album for Factory Records, recorded at Strawberry Studios by the Glasgow post-punk group.

Big Pharma is a business simulation game developed by Twice Circled and released in 2015. Players are tasked with building a pharmaceutical manufacturing empire by balancing complex medical research with the logistical challenges of factory production lines. The game distinguishes itself by blending...

"The Key of Dreams" is the second studio album by the English post-punk band Section 25, released in 1982 on Factory Benelux. Originating from Blackpool, the group utilized the album to explore a darker, more atmospheric sound heavily influenced by dub production techniques and the motorik rhythms o...