We all seem to love Lego but what is it about this humble brick that has captured the imaginations of so many generations of kids? Inspired by the discovery of…
Using robots to bend, shape and fold sheet metal is bringing freedom to design. Stephen Holmes visits Robofold and becomes transfixed by its robotic origami
It's like all the best articles from a year's worth of DEVELOP3D Magazine but happening live in front of your very eyes. Event director Martyn Day reports
Tanya Weaver heads to Biggleswade in Bedfordshire to visit industrial design consultancy Product Partners and discovers how a small team is strengthened through successful partnerships with suppliers and a close…
Following its acquisition of Geomagic and RapidForm in the last year, 3D Systems' move into the 3D Scanning device market comes as no surprise. Al Dean takes a look at…
Wacom is well known in design circles for its range of pen-based input devices. Al Dean takes a look at a device that takes pro-level sketching on the move and…
Does everything have to be done for profit in the design and engineering world? Al Dean thinks back to lessons learned in the last year and wonders if we all…
The Open Source Beehive project is hoping to promote 'backyard beekeeping' with its DIY hive and integrated sensor system. Tanya Weaver tracks the design process and aims behind this open…