Embracing the future: How to become a design-led company
Embracing the future: How to become a design-led company

We are an award winning product design consultancy, we design connected products and instruments for pioneering technology companies.Embracing the future: How to become a design-led companyReading time 13 minsKey Points Design has infiltrated all sectors of industry -...

3 simple ways to reduce business carbon emissions
3 simple ways to reduce business carbon emissions

We are an award winning product design consultancy, we design connected products and instruments for pioneering technology companies.3 simple ways to reduce business carbon emissionsReading time 7 minsKey Points To ensure the sustainability of the industries and...

How to make accessible technology for elderly users
How to make accessible technology for elderly users

We are an award winning product design consultancy, we design connected products and instruments for pioneering technology companies.How to make accessible technology for elderly usersReading time 6 minsKey Points A growing worldwide demographic of people aged 60...

Subsea Hardware Solution
Subsea Hardware Solution

End-to-End Subsea Hardware Solution: A Case Study with Mesh GlobalFacing obsolescence and component shortage issues, Mesh Global needed a reliable partner for a swift hardware redesign. Ignitec's Subsea Hardware Solution not only delivered an updated and robust...

Designing Assistive Technology
Designing Assistive Technology

Designing Assistive Technology: Empowering Smartbox Users Through InnovationWith our expertise in designing assistive technology, we enabled Smartbox to overcome their customisation challenges, enhancing users' lives by making their communication more efficient.Health...

Designing Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Solutions
Designing Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Solutions

Designing Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Solutions: A Case Study with Autonomous Robotics LtdLooking for end-to-end solutions in designing autonomous underwater vehicle solutions? Discover how Ignitec facilitated Autonomous Robotics Ltd in designing the revolutionary...

Designing for Harsh Underwater Environments
Designing for Harsh Underwater Environments

Enhancing Fish Feeding Efficiency in Harsh Underwater Environments with CageEyeIgnitec partnered with CageEye to develop a cutting-edge hydroacoustic system, designed for harsh underwater environments. By leveraging our expertise in prototype development, sensing and...

Gesture Recognition Wearable Technology
Gesture Recognition Wearable Technology

Enhancing Wearable Devices with Advanced Gesture RecognitionIgnitec specialise in developing wearable technology with cutting-edge gesture recognition capabilities. Our multi-disciplinary team of experts brings together industrial designers, mechanical engineers,...

5 health tech trends that are gaining momentum
5 health tech trends that are gaining momentum

We are an award winning product design consultancy, we design connected products and instruments for pioneering technology companies.5 health tech trends that are gaining momentum Reading time 9 minsKey Points While digital healthcare technologies such as...

How wearables detect diseases now and in the future
How wearables detect diseases now and in the future

We are an award winning product design consultancy, we design connected products and instruments for pioneering technology companies.How wearables detect diseases now and in the futureReading time 11 minsKey Points Diseases wearables detect are the foundation for...

Wearable tech for animals: An exciting new frontier
Wearable tech for animals: An exciting new frontier

We are an award winning product design consultancy, we design connected products and instruments for pioneering technology companies.Wearable tech for animals: An exciting new frontierReading time 10 minsKey Points The popularity of wearable tech for animals is...

7 steps to price a product so it sells
7 steps to price a product so it sells

We are an award winning product design consultancy, we design connected products and instruments for pioneering technology companies.7 steps to price a product so it sellsReading time 9 minsKey Points Finalising a price on a product so it sells requires careful...

5 trending wearables in 2023 to look out for
5 trending wearables in 2023 to look out for

We are an award winning product design consultancy, we design connected products and instruments for pioneering technology companies.5 trending wearables in 2023 to look out forReading time 6 minsKey Points Technologies embedded into clothing and accessories have...

5 essential tips for successful IoT product design
5 essential tips for successful IoT product design

We are an award winning product design consultancy, we design connected products and instruments for pioneering technology companies.5 essential tips for successful IoT product designReading time 7 minsKey Points The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionised and...

Top 7 IoT trends for 2023
Top 7 IoT trends for 2023

We are an award winning product design consultancy, we design connected products and instruments for pioneering technology companies.Top 7 IoT trends for 2023Reading time 10 minsKey Points IoT continues to play an increasingly essential role in the transformation of...

5 steps for creating an invention you can patent
5 steps for creating an invention you can patent

We are an award winning product design consultancy, we design connected products and instruments for pioneering technology companies.5 steps for creating an invention you can patentReading time 7 minsKey Points Inventions are the bedrock of innovation Patents can be...

How to get your product to market in 5 steps
How to get your product to market in 5 steps

We are an award winning product design consultancy, we design connected products and instruments for pioneering technology companies.How to get your product to market in 5 steps Reading time 6.5 minsKey Points Depending on the type of product you’re developing, the...

Overcoming the fear of creative thinking
Overcoming the fear of creative thinking

We are an award winning product design consultancy, we design connected products and instruments for pioneering technology companies.Overcoming the fear of creative thinkingReading time 7 minsKey Points Creativity isn't a genetic trait but rather a skill that can be...

10 major technological advances in the last decade
10 major technological advances in the last decade

We are an award winning product design consultancy, we design connected products and instruments for pioneering technology companies.10 major technological advances in the last decadeReading time 10 minsKey Points As we prepare to turn ten years old, we take a look...

The cost-benefit of manufacturing in the UK
The cost-benefit of manufacturing in the UK

We are an award winning product design consultancy, we design connected products and instruments for pioneering technology companies.The cost-benefit of manufacturing in the UK Reading time 10 minsKey Points The UK is one of the largest manufacturing nations in the...

Forensic fingerprint autorotator
Forensic fingerprint autorotator

Forensic autorotatorAn innovative concept for accelerating the process of exposing fingerprints on cylindrical objects such as bottles and glasses recovered from crime scenes.Life sciences Scientific Laboratory InstrumentationClient: West technology...

5 tips to secure Innovate UK funding
5 tips to secure Innovate UK funding

We are an award winning product design consultancy, we design connected products and instruments for pioneering technology companies.5 tips to secure Innovate UK funding Reading time 9 minsKey Points Innovate UK invests funding for products that are game-changing and...

XIMU3
XIMU3

XIMU3 Waterproof Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) designOur client needed a reliable, waterproof wearable solution to meet the needs of their most demanding users.Wearables IoTClient: x-io TechnologiesWhat we did Concept design Mechanical design IP67...

6 common startup mistakes and how to avoid them
6 common startup mistakes and how to avoid them

6 common startup mistakes and how to avoid themReading time 5 minsKey Points Not Defining Your Target Market Not Conducting Market Research Not Creating a Business Plan Not Securing Funding Hiring the Wrong People Not Focusing on Customer Service Do you need...

AI in healthcare and the opportunities for innovation
AI in healthcare and the opportunities for innovation

AI in healthcare and the opportunities for innovationReading time 16 minsKey Points AI in healthcare is transforming medical practices at a fast pace and improving preventative care Machine and deep learning, when combined with computer vision, have robust...

Are IoT based ventilators promising or impractical?
Are IoT based ventilators promising or impractical?

Are IoT based ventilators promising or impractical?Reading time 7 minsKey Points COVID-19 highlighted gaps in healthcare infrastructure that technology can help to fill ‘Smart’ breathing machines could help to improve patient outcomes while reducing the workload of...

10 medical device design tips for design engineers
10 medical device design tips for design engineers

10 medical device design tips for design engineersReading time 17 minsKey Points Learn the dynamics of the healthcare industry from both the end-user and developer perspectives, and understand the terminology needed for effective communication Remember that technology...

Is my product a UK medical device?
Is my product a UK medical device?

Is my product a UK medical device?Reading time 8 minsKey Points The WHO estimates that there are currently 2 million types of medical devices on the world market The Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is the executive agency that oversees the regulation of...

The transformational potential of IoT in healthcare
The transformational potential of IoT in healthcare

The transformational potential of IoT in healthcareReading time 17 minsKey Points The digital age is transforming healthcare due to networked devices sending data over the internet IoMT refers to how the Internet of Medical Things enables patients to have more...

The Ignitec team is growing
The Ignitec team is growing

The Ignitec team is growingReading time 2.5 minsKey Points Ignitec is growing! We are nearly 10 years old! We are very excited to welcome James and Sowmiya who have joined our Bristol team to support with hardware, software and embedded development We are filled with...

How can Haptic Feedback have a meaningful impact?
How can Haptic Feedback have a meaningful impact?

How can Haptic Feedback have a meaningful impact?Reading time 9 minsKey Points Touch is the most persistent of all our senses. We have more than 3,000 touch receptors in our fingertips alone Haptic technology has enabled the design of devices with a real...

How do wearables fuel big data
How do wearables fuel big data

How do wearables fuel big data?Reading time 9.5 minsKey Points A booming tech market - which includes wearables, e-textiles and other smart devices - results in the collection of massive amounts of data These large data sets can be analysed computationally to reveal a...

The benefits of using e-textiles to enhance healthcare
The benefits of using e-textiles to enhance healthcare

The benefits of using e-textiles to enhance healthcareReading time 9 minsKey Points e-Textiles in healthcare are making considerable progress in helping with diagnostics, disease prevention, and treatment Conductive threads can function as sensors and data transfer...

Consumer consent, privacy and ethics of wearables
Consumer consent, privacy and ethics of wearables

Consumer consent, privacy and ethics of wearablesReading time 11 minsKey Points A booming tech market is leading to increased concerns regarding the privacy and ethics of wearables Most users don’t understand the security risks 75% of people distrust the way their...

NFC Device Design
NFC Device Design

Custom NFC device and tag emulator designOur client needed a bespoke solution to allow guests to check into events and clubs using their phones and on-board NFC functionality. Available NFC hardware solutions didn’t provide the level of functionality...

Can smart forests save themselves?
Can smart forests save themselves?

Can smart forests save themselves? Reading time 9 minsKey Points Forests continue to be endangered despite government pledges to decrease deforestation Smart Forests (aka Internet of Trees) are equipped with sensors to monitor their surroundings, detect threats, and...

IoT in farming prevents insect population decline
IoT in farming prevents insect population decline

IoT in farming prevents insect population declineReading time 9 minsKey Points Insect populations are declining by as much as 50% in some areas due to climate change and intensive agriculture Widespread loss of insects will lead to species extinction, food insecurity,...

The hidden costs behind cloud seeding
The hidden costs behind cloud seeding

The hidden costs behind cloud seedingReading time 10 minsKey Points Countries solving the problems of drought and desertification by using cloud seeding technologies to make it rain It keeps agricultural production steady, provides water security, improves the...

ISO9001 re-certification
ISO9001 re-certification

ISO9001:2015 re-certificationPosted by Ben Mazur 12.07.2022We are ISO9001:2015 certified for another 3 years ISO9001 is an internationally recognised quality management standard It places all of our processes and performance under the microscope It puts our clients...

Back to the studio
Back to the studio

Back to the studioPosted by Ben Mazur 25.06.2020Back to the studio After nearly 4 months of remote working, the Ignitec team are returning to the studio We are still following government guidance on social distancing Client meetings will still be virtual Some team...

Covid-19 status update
Covid-19 status update

Covid-19 status update Posted by Ben Mazur 09.04.2020Covid-19 status update We are working remotely and social distancing Projects are on-going as normal Reach us by phone, email or chat We are supporting any initiatives that need our help Stay home Ben MazurManaging...

How to reduce your manufacturing costs
How to reduce your manufacturing costs

How to reduce your manufacturing costsPosted by Ben Mazur 12.11.2019How to reduce manufacturing costs Look beyond your first order to how many parts you will order over the next 3 years Keep everything as simple as you can, it will have a big effect on unit costs...

The importance of test rigs in research and development
The importance of test rigs in research and development

The importance of test rigs in research and developmentReading time 11 minsWhat is a test rig? Test rigs are bespoke testing devices Used for lab testing of new ideas Demonstrate key functionality Made of configurable circuits and modules Emphasis is placed on...

Ignitec is now Cyber Essentials certified
Ignitec is now Cyber Essentials certified

Ignitec is now Cyber Essentials certifiedPosted by Ben Mazur 20.08.2019Ben Mazur Managing Director Cybersecurity is becoming a big concern for businesses with hacks, scams, data breaches and ransomware costing billions of pounds each year. And the...

We’ve moved!
We’ve moved!

We’ve moved!Posted by Ben Mazur 14.08.2019 Ben Mazur Managing Director Ignitec has moved to The Powerhouse in North Bristol [otw_shortcode_dropcap label="A" size="large" border_color_class="otw-no-border-color"...

What is an IP rating?
What is an IP rating?

What is an IP rating?Posted by Ben Mazur 12.08.2019 Ben MazurManaging Director Designed to meet IP rating standards Some devices we develop at Ignitec must work in the toughest conditions, from icy ocean waters to extremely hot, dusty environments....

Meet our new Objet260 Connex 3 3D printer
Meet our new Objet260 Connex 3 3D printer

Meet our new Objet260 Connex 3 3D printer Ben Mazur Managing Director To meet ever-mounting demand for super high-quality prototypes and functional materials, we’ve invested in new rapid prototyping technology. Say hello to our new Objet260 Connex 3....

OSCARLINE
OSCARLINE

OscarlineMan-overboard recovery systemNew technology for saving lives at seaIgnitec teamed up with Oscarline to develop their innovative, life-saving man-overboard (MOB) recovery systemDesigned for two-person sailing teams and fitting in a standard life jacket,...

How to select a manufacturer for your product
How to select a manufacturer for your product

How to select a manufacturer for your productPosted by Ben Mazur 10.01.2019Select a manufacturer for your product Speak to several manufacturers and get multiple quotes It can be easier to look in your local country Look for accreditations such as ISO:9001 Ask to see...

Voice control to become “bedrock” of the smart home
Voice control to become “bedrock” of the smart home

Voice control to become “bedrock” of the smart homeby Charley Millard | Sep 25, 2018 Take the first step towards your next smart product. Schedule your free, confidential consultation with us today. Ben Mazur Managing DirectorThe smart home market has...

VRGo
VRGo

VRGoTranslating movement in the real world into motion in the virtual world Tilt and Spin. VRGo unlocks the best virtual world, delivering an experience that correlates with the real world.Of virtual reality users, 25% to 40% feel nauseas when they move around in the...

Is your office job safe from artificial intelligence?
Is your office job safe from artificial intelligence?

Is your office job safe from artificial intelligence?Posted by Angelo D'Onofrio | 12.09.2018 The spectre of artificial intelligence and machines taking over office jobs long considered immune to automation has entered the mainstream consciousness in...

Moontrak
Moontrak

MoontrakSmart jewellery tracks your mood and fitnessIntricate smart jewellery prototypeFor an emerging niche, this versatile jewellery tracks the sun and moon’s influence on fitness, mood and sleep quality.The client’s vision of unique smart-jewellery required a...

iRobot: AI robot developed that can choose to inflict pain
iRobot: AI robot developed that can choose to inflict pain

iRobot: AI robot developed that can choose to inflict painPosted by Charley Millard | 15.09.2018 Artificial intelligence, how will it affect us in the future? Will it enable the automation of mundane tasks or is it something we should be seriously...

Food Chain
Food Chain

Food ChainThe ultimate nutritional product for performance athletes A truly unique modular container system “Top athletes understand the need for correct nutrition at the correct time”Start-up company Food Chain had a vision of reimagining how athletes and...

AUDIO WINGS
AUDIO WINGS

AudiowingsSmart headphones for music lovers on the move Streaming Music.No Wires.No Phone. Disrupting the music experience.Bristol-based tech- and luxury-goods company Audiowings came to us with a disruptive concept of smart headphones that stream music directly from...

Mi.Mu
Mi.Mu

MI.MUMusic meets movement Pioneering a new way to compose music “I wasn't looking for control; I was looking for freedom”Imogen Heap’s vision is to create music everywhere, free of the constraints of the computer, of the desk, of hardware. She wanted the freedom to...

NGIMU
NGIMU

NGIMUNew generation inertial measurement unit (IMU) for film and performanceA new generation of IMUAn inertial measurement unit (IMU) that senses and tracks position changes through movementSmall enough to fit on the wrist, the NGIMU combines on-board sensors that...

QUBI
QUBI

QUBI3Low-cost, energy-efficient workspace management device Powerful workspace management Booking meeting spaces and managing hot-desk environments at scale is complicated, with no-shows costing corporations greatly. QUBI3 makes workspace-management effortless,...

TURN
TURN

TurnThe face of timeless smart-home controlReimagining smart-home controlAdding the exclusive touch to the digital world.Ideaworks envisioned a distinctive real-world device that would control their smart-home software, designed to feel at home and fit beautifully...