Toque de Ingenio
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 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.
Automation
The future of the production process: self-adjusting lines and continuous learning
Industrial automation has evolved from executing predefined instructions to making decisions autonomously. In the factories of the future, production lines no longer…
· 3 min
Industrial Design
How AI is accelerating the conceptual phase of product design
The conceptual design process has always been the most creative and also the most uncertain stage in product development . Traditionally, it…
· 4 min
Robotics
Collaborative robots in short series: key points for SMEs
Industrial automation is no longer exclusive to large corporations. Today, thanks to collaborative robots (cobots), industrial SMEs can benefit from flexible, affordable,…
· 5 min
Toque de Ingenio
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
Electronics
Diseñar un producto con electrónica conectada: ¿qué decisiones afectan a la experiencia de usuario?
When developing products with electronic connectivity, the user experience does not depend solely on the exterior design or interface. The electronic architecture,…
· 3 min
Automation
Food Industry 4.0: How to digitize process control without compromising safety
The food industry is undergoing a digital transformation. Concepts such as Industry 4.0, IoT, big data, industrial automation, and digital twins are…
· 4 min
Toque de Ingenio
Hardware start-ups in Europe: why scaling is difficult, according to S2xpeed
Oriol Pascual explains why European hardware startups receive little investment, what investors are asking for, and how a hardware accelerator works.
· 9 min
Machine vision
Automating preventive maintenance with computer vision: anticipating failures before they occur
In today’s industrial environments, where operational efficiency and machine availability are critical, maintenance is no longer a purely reactive task. Thanks to…
· 4 min
Toque de Ingenio
Chemical-free cleaning: Ecofrog’s ozonated water
Ecofrog generates ozone from the air and injects it into water to clean and disinfect without chemicals. Irene Santamaría explains the equipment,…
· 9 min
Industrial Design
User testing in product design: how to gather early feedback and apply it
In product design and development, getting it right on the first try is extremely rare. That’s why user testing has become a…
· 4 min
Machine vision
From the camera to control: artificial vision applied to production lines
In modern factories, machine vision is no longer just an inspection tool, but a strategic component in the automation of complex processes.…
· 3 min
Toque de Ingenio
Custom 3D-printed implants: Tailor Surgery’s surgical planning
How Tailor Surgery is transforming CT scans into surgical plans using 3D-printed guides and implants – examining the cost compared to standard…
· 9 min
UX/UI
UX applied to product design: how to create intuitive interfaces
When a product is well designed, it is understood from the first use. This premise, typical of user-centered design (UX), is particularly…
· 4 min
Robotics
From factory to restaurant: how collaborative robotics is changing food
Industrial automation is no longer exclusive to large automobile or electronics manufacturing plants. In recent years, traditionally manual sectors such as food…
· 3 min
Electronics
From design to device: how to integrate electronics into physical products without losing control of the design
Integrating electronics into physical products is an increasingly common challenge in industrial, consumer, and medical sectors. The growth of industrial IoT, connected…
· 4 min
Automation
Automation of multi-product lines: flexibility, control, and efficiency
Industrial automation has transformed the way production lines are designed and operated. However, in a context where products are increasingly customized and…
· 4 min
Industrial Design
How to evaluate the technical and market viability of a new product
In the product design and development process, one of the most decisive phases for success is the evaluation of its viability. Before…
· 3 min
Industrial Design
How to select materials from the design stage: aesthetics, functionality, and cost
The selection of materials is one of the most critical decisions in product design and development. It is not just a matter…
· 3 min
Electronics
5 mistakes in electronic development that make the final product more expensive
Developing an electronic product goes far beyond making a board that works in the laboratory. The decisions made during the initial design…
· 6 min
UX/UI
From physical product to digital experience: integrating UX/UI into product design
In a world where the line between the physical and digital is becoming increasingly blurred, product design can no longer be limited…
· 4 min
Automation
How to train AI to detect defects: data, models, and validation
Automated inspection using artificial intelligence is transforming quality in industrial processes. From defects in metal surfaces to dimensional errors in plastic parts,…
· 3 min
Industrial Design
Smart product design: integrating sensors, firmware, and connectivity
Smart product design is transforming the industry. More and more product design companies are seeking to equip traditionally passive products with connectivity,…
· 4 min
Machine vision
The role of hyperspectral vision in Industry 4.0
Hyperspectral vision is emerging as a key technology within the framework of Industry 4.0, providing much more advanced inspection capabilities than traditional…
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