The Digital Thread

Safety is the overriding concern in aerospace and space technology - countless test cycles, inspection procedures and certificates are behind every single part of the jigsaw. Although safety requirements are non-negotiable, they come at a cost – they slow down the speed of the product development cycle.

Augmented reality (AR) was supposed to be a game changer in the consumer world, but has failed to match its hype. Fortunately, in the B2B world the news is far better.

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.

Its aim, it says, is to boost productivity by backing businesses to create good jobs and increase the earning power of people throughout the UK.

Designing for plastic injection moulding is like raising teenagers—some parts (and some teens) are more challenging than others. But by following a few simple rules, even the most difficult of these challenges can be overcome (parenting aside).

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.

Most parts can be built in normal resolution, but for parts with fine features around 0.1mm, high resolution may be required.

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

There's more than one way to validate and test your design. This post examines the benefits of various prototypes and when each is most appropriate.

What should you include in the early stages of the project development process?