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A 350-euro incubator that fits in a suitcase: the open-source design of Incunest
Pablo Sánchez Bergasa explains how Incunest designed a €350 open-source incubator that fits in a suitcase, runs on 12 V and is…
· 9 minToque de Ingenio
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The Spanish car that runs 1,829 km on one litre: the Dátil from UMH Team
David Abellán and Lucía Muñoz explain how the Dátil, a 30 kg prototype built by UMH Team, runs 1,829 km on one…
· 8 min
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Measuring velocity in strength training: the Vitruve encoder
Óscar Repiso explains how Vitruve evolved from a cardboard and Arduino-based encoder to a product for clubs – encompassing manufacturing, data validation,…
· 8 min
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Drone autopilots: how Embention develops certifiable systems for autonomous aircraft
Davide Talamazzini explains how Embention certifies autopilots for drones, and what’s still needed to see widespread aerial delivery, U-Space, and air taxis…
· 9 min
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Climbing wall safety: Lizcore’s machine vision and sensor system
How Lizcore combines machine vision, sensors, and NFC to verify that the climber is securely attached to the autobelay, and to alert…
· 9 min
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Automatic chain tensioner for motorcycles: how May One goes from idea to prototype
Oriol Santiago explains how May One automates motorcycle chain tensioning from a mobile device: covering mechanics, safety, un-homologated fixing, and the path…
· 9 min
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Custom insoles with 3D scanning: the Davol Feet system
How Davol Feet replaces traditional plaster molds with a 3D scanner, and utilizes a polypropylene design and manufacturing process to create custom…
· 9 min
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Physical storage of Bitcoin keys: Yoseyomo’s titanium coin
How Yoseyomo designed a titanium coin to safeguard the seed phrase of a wallet: including stress tests, binary encoding, encryptions, and a…
· 9 min
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How to turn an idea into a real product: the case of Academia de Inventores
Having an innovative idea might seem like the beginning of a great product. But in reality, it’s only the beginning of a…
· 9 min
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How Spain’s electricity system works: Audax explains blackouts, renewables and batteries
Marc Farriol, from Audax Renovables, explains how electricity prices are determined, what is known about the 2025 blackout, and why renewable energy…
· 9 min
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Low-cost wheelchairs: how Cadires x Tororo makes them from PVC in Uganda
Cadires x Tororo manufactures wheelchairs in Uganda, costing around €70, using PVC pipes and wheelbarrow wheels, and adapts them to each child,…
· 9 min
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How to Develop a Sustainable Tech Product: The Real-Life Case of Bubbl3s
Developing an innovative physical product always involves tackling a wide range of technical, operational, and design challenges. But when that product combines…
· 7 min
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Plant-based meat and 3D printing: how Novameat went from prototype to factory
Giuseppe Scionti explains how Novameat evolved from printing vegetable fillets using 3D technology to producing textured pea protein at over one ton…
· 9 min
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How to Develop a Medical Electronic Product: The Real-Life Case of Neuroelectrics
Developing an electronic product is inherently complex. But when that product is designed to interact directly with the human brain, the rules…
· 7 min
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Measuring sleep through brain activity: SleepOne’s EEG wearable
David Ferri explains why watches don't measure sleep and how SleepOne records an EEG using a conductive silicone earbud, without adhesive electrodes.
· 9 min
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AI text reader for people with low vision: LUP’s pocket magnifier
Apurva San Juan and Eneko Calvo explain how LUP validated a small, voice-reading magnifying glass with real users, and what they learned…
· 9 min
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LiDAR and sensor fusion in autonomous cars: Beamagine’s experience
Santiago Royo, from Beamagine, explains his perspective on a self-driving car equipped with LiDAR and cameras, including its limitations in foggy and…
· 8 min
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Urban micromobility: where to park and charge scooters and bicycles – the case of YUP Mobility
Branco Calleja explains why shared scooters have withdrawn from cities, and how YUP Mobility designs secure parking areas with loading facilities for…
· 9 min
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Proof of residence to counter squatting: El Testigo by Moradai
Rodrigo Ruano explains how “El Testigo” verifies that a property is residential using biometrics and geolocation, why blockchain was ruled out, and…
· 9 min
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Creating a personalised perfume with AI: the SCircle machine
SCircle is a digital perfumer, a visualization of perfume, and a machine that creates it in-store. Álvaro Suárez explains how it was…
· 9 min
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Automated fresh-food canteen: Awayter’s machine and platform
How Awayter developed a refrigerated vending machine with 120 compartments within a one-square-meter space, and the platform for managing stock and replenishment.
· 9 min
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Electric outboard motor: designing from scratch with ESEA Propulsion
ESEA Propulsion has patented an electric outboard motor with a horizontal mechanical layout. Carlos Puerta explains how to integrate the system for…
· 9 min
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An anti-choking device for self-rescue: the Opportunity Health case
How Opportunity Health designs an auto-applying splint using a CO2 cartridge: mechanism, safety limit, and path to CE marking.
· 9 min
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An automated unstaffed shop: how Big Fish’s 24-hour module works
Big Fish is opening stores without staff, using prefabricated modules of 18 square meters, equipped with weight sensors, cameras, and card payment…
· 9 min