Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 1 to 9 Explained
Technology Readiness Level (TRL) is a measurement system used to assess the maturity of technology. TRL framework is often used in research & development by engineers, project managers, [...]
June 2024
January 2024
Driving Sustainability through a Circular Economy
Sustainability is an issue concerning both businesses and consumers. People want to buy socially responsible and environmentally friendly goods, and companies want to produce them. The idea of sustainable [...]
July 2023
EMC Testing: Everything You Need to Know
What is EMC testing? Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Testing is a requirement for any device that contains active electronic components. The tests check that the electronics aren’t emitting large amounts [...]
January 2022
Push to Talk – A technical insight
Since our last update on Push to Talk, a lot has changed. Thanks to funding from the LCRCA (Liverpool City Region Combined Authority) Future Innovation Fund, we have scaled [...]
October 2021
Non-contact technology? No problem! | DefProc Engineering
Now more than ever, we need non-contact technology. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced companies everywhere to reconsider the ways we interact with the world around us. Over the years, [...]
What is Proof of Concept?
Proof of concept is taking the theory behind your product and testing its feasibility. This process allows us to turn brilliant ideas into something practical. Why is proof of [...]
January 2019
Decoding Nerf Laser Ops
Every so often, I try to do some short projects that don't take too long, but let me learn something new. When the new Nerf Laser Ops range [...]
March 2017
Sensing Nerf Darts
If you're going to build a foam dart range, then at some point you're going to have to build a some kind of sensor to be able to [...]
September 2013
Shrimp-on-a-Shield
I've been describing Arduinos as a "gateway microcontroller" a lot while introducing them to new users. They're great to get started with, you build your first project include [...]
February 2013
Laser-Cut Elastic-Clipped Comb-Joints
During a makerday, I saw a someone struggling to put together a Raspberry Pi box that they'd laser cut, and were trying to hold together: two pieces [...]