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 minNews
What we learn through engineering, told plainly.
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.
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
Automation
Industrial automation applied to fixed-weight cutting: a success story in the food industry
The food industry operates under constant pressure: maintaining tight margins, complying with demanding regulations, and ensuring consistent quality in every unit produced.…
· 4 min
UX/UI
UX/UI in industrial machinery: how to improve interaction between operator and machine
In industrial settings, a machine’s efficiency depends not only on its engineering, but also on how operators interact with it. A confusing…
· 4 min
Industrial Design
10 critical mistakes that can ruin hardware product development
There is a well-known phrase in the world of technological innovation: “Hardware is hard.” And it’s no coincidence. Hardware development is a…
· 5 min
Toque de Ingenio
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
Electronics
How to coordinate electronics, mechanics and software in product development
Developing a physical product with integrated electronics involves far more than designing each component separately. When electronics, mechanics, and software aren’t coordinated…
· 5 min
Robotics
Which industrial tasks make sense to robotize?
Industrial robotics has been present in factories around the world for decades. However, the current debate no longer revolves around whether it…
· 4 min
Toque de Ingenio
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
UX/UI
UX vs UI: real differences and why both are indispensable in product design
In the development of digital and technological products, the terms UX (User Experience) and UI (User Interface) are often used interchangeably. However,…
· 5 min
Machine vision
Traditional machine vision and deep learning: two approaches to industrial quality control
Automatic inspection using computer vision has become a key tool for improving quality and efficiency in industrial processes. For years, rule-based systems…
· 5 min
Industrial Design
Inclusive and accessible design: keys to reaching more users without sacrificing functionality
In industrial design, accessibility is no longer an optional added value but has become a strategic criterion. More and more companies understand…
· 5 min
Toque de Ingenio
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
Electronics
From prototype to series production: what really changes in electronics
Moving from prototype to series production is one of the most critical points in product development. During this transition, industrial electronics often…
· 4 min
Automation
How hyperautomation (AI + IoT + vision) transforms entire production lines
The industrial sector is undergoing a clear evolution towards smarter, more connected, and more efficient production models. After an initial phase focused…
· 4 min
Toque de Ingenio
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
Machine vision
Common mistakes when implementing machine vision in production (and how to avoid them)
Machine vision has become a key tool for ensuring quality in manufacturing: it allows 100% of production to be inspected and reduces…
· 4 min
Toque de Ingenio
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
Toque de Ingenio
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