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.…
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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
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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,…
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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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Industrial Design
From concept to market: key phases in the development of a new product
Bringing a new product to market is a process that goes far beyond having a brilliant idea. It requires structure, validation and…
· 4 min
Automation
How to implement deep learning for real-time and zero-failure inspection
In an industrial environment where every second counts and errors have a high cost, automated inspection with deep learning has established itself…
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Toque de Ingenio
Electric bike without a chain or gears: the ADTS motor from Niche Mobility
Niche Mobility has developed the ADTS, an electric bike motor without a chain or gears. Enric Delgado explains the mechanics, control system,…
· 9 min
Machine vision
How to use machine vision systems for label-free traceability?
Industrial traceability has traditionally been linked to the use of labels, QR codes, RFID or laser marking. These systems, although effective, have…
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Industrial Design
How to validate a product design without manufacturing: simulations, renderings and augmented reality
Before manufacturing a part or product, it is possible – and advisable – to validate its design using advanced digital tools that…
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Toque de Ingenio
Designing a communication app with pictograms: the TALX case
How TALX transformed pictograms for augmentative communication into an accessible chat for Android and iOS, validated through user testing and collaboration with…
· 9 min
Automation
What types of industrial automation are there and what advantages do they offer?
In industrial automation, the terms “fixed,” ‘programmable’ or “flexible” describe much more than the technology next to the line. They define the…
· 3 min
Industrial Design
Parametric design: How to scale a product without redesigning it from scratch?
Parametric design has gone from being an academic curiosity to become a strategic tool for engineers, designers and R&D teams that need…
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Toque de Ingenio
How to create an engineering firm from scratch: 20 years of i-mas
How five engineering partners built i-mas from 2005 onwards: their own workshop, spin-offs such as Proto&Go! and Fabriqer, a crisis and the…
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Automation
What is a variable frequency drive and why is it key in industrial automation?
At the heart of any industrial automation system, electric motors play a fundamental role. However, the true potential of these motors is…
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CNC Machining
Trends in CNC Machining for 2025: multi-axis, advanced automation and hybrid manufacturing.
CNC machining is undergoing an unprecedented transformation driven by technological advances. In an increasingly competitive environment, shops must adapt quickly to deliver…
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