The Digital Thread

As we dip our toe into the New Year, we thought it’d be fun to take a look at some of the latest and innovative tech ideas that we think will trend in 2019. Because what better way is there to get over January blues, than buying new gadgets?

With new advances in 3D imaging and printing technologies, Yxlon were able to replicate a rare species of rhino... With a bit of help from Protolabs' 3D printing service.

With the holidays fast approaching, here are a few ideas to keep aspiring engineers entertained.

Japet Medical Devices is a French start-up specialising in medical robotics, created in 2016 by Antoine Noël and Damien Bratic who had both recently qualified from Centrale Lille University. The company, based in Lille’s Eurasanté park, is preparing to launch Atlas, the first functional rehabilitation exoskeleton designed to relieve lumbar pain.

Once prototypes have been validated in terms of fit, form, function and aesthetics, development can move to low-volume production.

Vladislav Svetashkov grew tired of the constant tangling of cables marring the fun of using high quality tech products. The wild cables just didn’t quite fit with what are otherwise very stylish components.

In a 21st century market place, every company should be striving to get its products to market faster to maintain its competitive edge. After all, it doesn’t matter how good its innovative, ground breaking products are, competitors are out there snapping at the heels. Sure, Rome wasn’t built in a day. But in the 21st century, it could probably be done a lot quicker.

Using aluminium tooling you can bridge that production gap and make sure that your design is spot on before committing to mass production. It still pays to get the design right so here are our top tips.

While you’re searching for the perfect supplier-purchaser match, you’ll need the answers to several key questions… so what questions should you ask?

Protolabs send a 3D Printed replcia of Matti Suuronen's Futuro house into the stratosphere