The team at Innovate were pleased to recently receive one of the UK's first 'MakerBot Replicator 2' 3D Printers. What is 3D Printing? 3D printing is the process of making a three-dimensional solid object of virtually any shape from a digital model. 3D printing is achieved using an additive process, where successive layers of material are laid down in […]
There can be little doubt that the plight of the everyday inventor has had its challenges for a long time, with difficulties in obtaining funding to get the project off the ground being an oft-repeated cause of sleepless nights. The recent economic plight in the UK and throughout the globe has done little to help […]
Late last week, the surprise news was revealed by Theo Paphitis that he would be leaving Dragons’ Den to focus on his retail business interests. Theo, who has appeared in the last nine series of the hit BBC show, revealed via Twitter that he would not be renewing his contract by saying: ‘Tough decision to take but for the final time “I Am Out!”’ with a link to a formal press release. Theo became the second Dragon in a year, after Hilary Devey to announce that they were cutting ties with the Den meaning that there are two seats available. The question is, who is going the fill them?
Take control of your heating bills! Another Innovate client's product is now available for sale. Chop-Cloc reduces energy use by placing regular periods of 'off' time into your heating system. They call this ‘chopping’. Try this quick experiment. Go and switch your central heating off for 20 minutes. Now go and switch it back on. Feel […]
2012 was a fantastic year for many reasons – from the undoubted success of the Olympic Games in London, to the celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, through to Felix Baumgartner completing the highest ever skydive, jumping from an estimated height of 23.4 miles! However, here at Innovate, we thought that we would focus more […]
The ring that helps you break bad habits (by binding your fingers together) Emma Justice - Daily Mail ‘If all else fails, you can bind your fingers together,’ said a friend, trying to encourage me to give up my ten-a-day smoking habit. Well, all else did fail and I’m wearing a £6.99 gadget that does […]
Innovate Design feature in the latest issue of Forward Focus, the magazine for business people with a vision. You've had your one percent of inspiration - now it's time for the ninety-nine percent perspiration. Today's inventors need more than just bright eyes if their products are going to translate into profits. Nick Green looks at […]
After trials in USA, Australia, Japan and Korea, the Peer-to-Patent system is finally being trialled by the UK Intellectual Property office from 1st June 2011.
The founder of Fledgling Sports and inventor of Tennis Rattle, gives us some highlights and a timeline of the development of his product. From the birth of his son and the inspiration for the Tennis Rattle, right through to the first batch of Tennis Rattles being produced and delivered.
“I had an idea for a product which I was not 100% sure about. I approached Innovate and spoke to Jay and Abby who, with their expertise, convinced me it was. First they searched the market for any similar products, secondly Abby put together some amazing graphics and added a few small details to make […]