Manufacturing workforce mathematics
Current numbers simply don’t add up if the manufacturing sector hopes to maintain a fit-for-the-future…
The disconnect of 3D printing
For all its benefits in prototyping, 3D printing can disconnect designers from the end process…
The way we purchase many products is changing
Changes to how we purchase products create new opportunities and challenges for designers. How might…
Does diversity really matter for design?
Diversity of thought always makes for better products, sure — but is it ever going…
Is the technology ready for design and engineering to adopt hybrid working?
How the need for both digital design and physical prototyping can work in more fluid…
Lightweighting looks set to have a truly exciting future
Lightweighting may be overhyped today, but the future is truly exciting
The subtle art of ‘endineering’
Designers have a key role to play in tackling the waste that ends up in…
Oqton’s Ben Schrauwen on bringing MFG reality to the aid of designers
Building software to help designers get the best from existing manufacturing set-ups
Lightweight or bust?
Alexander Pluke puts family at the heart of AM
Great Gyroids and QA Questions
Our columnist SJ finds something to ‘clack’ about, while tackling AM gyroids
