The technical definition of rapid prototyping is a group of techniques employed by inventors to prepare a scale model of a specific part or assembly design using three-dimensional computer aid design (CAD). This process is also known as layered manufacturing, solid free-form manufacturing, and computer automated manufacturing. Inventors primarily use rapid prototyping to allow them […]
Congratulation to Innovate clients, Jacqueline & Sue, for launching their new product: Cuff-Clip-Bag™ Cuff-Clip-Bag™ is anti-theft slash resistant beach, travel bags and rucksacks for both men and women. The bag attaches to a secure object- such as a sun-bed or an armchair via a slash resistant Kevlar cuff that is concealed within a small side […]
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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 […]
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.
Venture Candy Competition - Deadline 20th May. Brought to you by London's Metro newspaper and now in its second year, Venture Candy supports enterprise and innovation, transforming budding businesses into big brands. The public gets to call the shots, voting for the people and the products they want to see succeed from a wide selection […]
With the government recently launching a new initiative to promote and encourage the innovation industry, a sudden wealth of information and literature has begun to emerge in both physical and virtual form to ‘assist’ would-be inventors and entrepreneurs. But are all these sources of information really helpful? For the individual inventor embarking on such a […]