UX/UI
UX/UI in connected products: how to design the app that accompanies your device
Discover how to apply UX/UI design to the app that accompanies a connected or IoT product to achieve a seamless experience between…
· 4 minNews
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Articles on industrial design, engineering, electronics, automation, and manufacturing, written by the people doing the work. And “A Toque de Ingenio,” where we talk to those who have successfully launched a product.
Latest · Electronics
Embedded firmware development: keys to a reliable and efficient product
Discover the keys to embedded firmware development to build reliable, efficient and secure electronic products, from design to validation.
· 4 min 
Toque de Ingenio
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
Electronics
Electronics industrialization: how to go from prototype to series production
Find out how to go from an electronic prototype to series production with validation, testing and traceability at I-MAS ELECTRÓNICA.
· 6 min
Machine vision
Multimodal machine vision: combining cameras, depth, temperature and other sensors
A conventional camera can detect visible defects, verify the presence of components, read codes, or check the color of a product. However,…
· 6 min
Electronics
Electronic testing: which tests a product needs before going to market
Find out which electronic tests a product needs before going to market, with I-MAS ELECTRÓNICA.
· 6 min
Toque de Ingenio
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
Electronics
End-to-end electronics development: design, firmware and manufacturing with a single partner
I-MAS ELECTRÓNICA offers integrated electronics development: design, firmware, prototyping and manufacturing with a single partner.
· 5 min
Toque de Ingenio
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
Toque de Ingenio
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
Electronics
PCB design for industrial products: which aspects shape the final result
Find out which aspects shape PCB design for industrial products: architecture, thermal management, EMC, manufacturing…
· 5 min
Automation
Packaging Automation: How to Improve Speed, Control, and Traceability at the End of the Line
Packaging automation has become one of the most strategic areas in many industrial plants. In many production processes, the bottleneck is no…
· 5 min
Toque de Ingenio
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
Industrial Design
From Rendering to the Final Product: Mistakes That Arise When Design Doesn’t Take Production Into Account
A rendering can showcase an attractive, cohesive product that appears ready for presentation. It can help sell an idea, attract investment, or…
· 5 min
Toque de Ingenio
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
UX/UI
UX/UI and Product Design: How to Bridge the Gap Between Technology, Users, and Business
When developing a technology product, it’s not enough for the solution to simply work from a technical standpoint. It must also be…
· 5 min
Machine vision
Comprehensive quality control for semi-finished products: the challenge facing the food industry in 2026
The food industry faces an increasingly challenging landscape in 2026. Consumers demand consistent, safe, and high-quality products, while companies need to maintain…
· 4 min
Electronics
Certifications for Electronic Products: What You Need to Consider Before Launching Your Product
Launching an electronic product onto the market is not just about getting the prototype to work. Between a first working version and…
· 5 min
Toque de Ingenio
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
Toque de Ingenio
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
Industrial Design
How Digital Twins Are Changing Product Development
Digital twins are no longer a technology reserved for Industry 4.0 or large manufacturing plants. They are playing an increasingly important role…
· 5 min
Toque de Ingenio
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
Electronics
The most common bottlenecks in electronics manufacturing
In the development of technological products, one of the most common mistakes is to assume that if the circuit works, the job…
· 5 min
Toque de Ingenio
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
Robotics
Industrial robotics in 2026: beyond the robot, towards autonomous systems
Industrial robotics in 2026 is entering a new phase. For years, industrial automation has focused on incorporating robots capable of repeating movements…
· 5 min