World of Engineering(@engineers_feed):Your coffee cup contains 5 engineering decisions you never think about: 1. Wall thickness - thinner = lighter, thicker = better heat retention. They ran the math. 2. Handle angle - tested ergonomically for the average hand span across 3 continents. 3. Rim curvature - affects pour rate. Flat rims spill more. 4. Base diameter - optimized to not tip at the 23° angle of a shaking table. 5. Glaze composition - food-safe, non-reactive, survives 500+ dishwasher cycles.

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2026.05.19 08:23

Your coffee cup contains 5 engineering decisions you never think about: 1. Wall thickness - thinner = lighter, thicker = better heat retention. They ran the math. 2. Handle angle - tested ergonomically for the average hand span across 3 continents. 3. Rim curvature - affects pour rate. Flat rims spill more. 4. Base diameter - optimized to not tip at the 23° angle of a shaking table. 5. Glaze composition - food-safe, non-reactive, survives 500+ dishwasher cycles.