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…
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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.
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,…
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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…
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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…
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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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Toque de Ingenio
Monitoring vital signs in hospitalised animals: the Dindog Tech harness
How Dindog Tech developed a wireless harness that monitors the vital signs of hospitalized animals, and what they learned by applying this…
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Toque de Ingenio
Sugar-free chocolate snacks: how Plesh formulated and manufactured its bars
How Plesh developed a sugar-free chocolate snack using a blend of fibers, what went wrong during the industrialization process, and how he…
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Automation
Current limitations of industrial AI: can it really replace human intuition?
In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has advanced dramatically in the industrial environment. From machine vision systems that detect defects invisible to…
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Toque de Ingenio
Smart recycling bins: how Candam identifies containers without cameras
Candam classifies packaging in the container using an acoustic sensor and AI, and it also provides a device that doesn't require a…
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Automation
Machine vision and AI: keys to a more competitive industry
In a context where efficiency, quality and scalability are key, machine vision and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are redefining the way the…
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Toque de Ingenio
Manufacturing motorcycles in Spain: how Rieju maintains production in Figueres
Álex López explains how Rieju continues to manufacture approximately 20,000 motorcycles per year in Figueres: a channel, a profitable volume, suppliers, including…
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Toque de Ingenio
Artificial intelligence in medical imaging: virtual biopsy and digital twin in Quibim
Ángel Alberich explains how Quibim trains AI using biopsies, validates it as a medical product, and is moving towards virtual biopsies and…
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Machine vision
Deep Learning architectures and their application in industrial environments
The incorporation of machine vision systems in industrial environments has gone from being an emerging trend to becoming a competitive standard. In…
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Toque de Ingenio
3D concrete printing: manufacturing components with Aridditive
Roger Uceda explains how Aridditive integrates materials, machinery, and design to manufacture concrete components using 3D printing.
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UX/UI
The role of AI in UX design: from chatbots to predictive interfaces
La inteligencia artificial (IA) ha dejado de ser una promesa futurista para convertirse en una herramienta práctica que transforma la experiencia del…
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Automation
Integrated industrial automation solutions: from idea to implementation
In an increasingly competitive industrial environment, operational efficiency is no longer an option: it is a necessity. And one of the key…
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Toque de Ingenio
Controlling your mobile without hands: the development of MouthX by Aurax
Armando Folgado and Narcís Codina are discussing the development of MouthX: an accessible design, prototypes, and electronic components for controlling devices without…
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Robotics
Robotics in plastic injection molding: precision, efficiency and industrial competitiveness
The plastics injection molding industry has evolved rapidly thanks to the integration of robotic technologies. This transformation has made it possible to…
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