Articles from the Industrial Category

IDC Models Manufactures World's First Retractable Crane Windsails

IDC Models Manufactures World's First Retractable Crane Windsails

IDC Models is manufacturing the world’s first retractable crane windsails in its production unit.
We're Celebrating our 45th Anniversary!

We're Celebrating our 45th Anniversary!

IDC is celebrating 45 years of extraordinary design achievements!

IDC Develops Fuel Cell for Drones

IDC Develops Fuel Cell for Drones

Working for Troowin, IDC developed an innovative hydrogen fuel cell for use on an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).

IDC Renews its Commitment to Quality

IDC Renews its Commitment to Quality

Once again, IDC has achieved ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certification for both the UK and China offices, following a thorough audit by BSI.

IDC Develops First Retractable Crane Windsail to Maximise Productivity

IDC Develops First Retractable Crane Windsail to Maximise Productivity

IDC has helped Select Plant Hire develop an innovative new windsail solution for luffing jib cranes facing tough space and safety restrictions in urban environments.

How can companies like IDC help young designers?

How can companies like IDC help young designers?

This year for World Industrial Design Day we’re celebrating young designers and their contributions to the future of design. This got us thinking about how we can best support young designers in the workplace and we asked our Brunel University placement student, Peter Hiles, to advise.
Latest China Consumer Report Highlights Opportunities for the West

Latest China Consumer Report Highlights Opportunities for the West

With China's rapid development and changing attitudes, Chinese consumers are now spending more on services than products, but the good news for Western manufacturers is that the focus is on premium, high quality products.

A decade of reduced UK consumption

A decade of reduced UK consumption

Latest figures from the Office for National Statistics showing reduced material consumption in the UK raise interesting questions. Should we, as product designers, be congratulating ourselves for our efforts to design products sustainably?

Top Tips for Crowdfunding

Top Tips for Crowdfunding

What are the five biggest mistakes inventors make when crowdfunding? We advise on this & offer top tips for product inventors to raise investment by crowdfunding.

IDC Advice Puts Uniwheel Streets Ahead

IDC Advice Puts Uniwheel Streets Ahead

IDC has contributed to the development of the Uniwheel; the first electric wheel to be designed and engineered in the UK.

IDC Supports Specac in Launching New Spectroscopic Liquids Analyser

IDC Supports Specac in Launching New Spectroscopic Liquids Analyser

World leading spectroscopic accessory supplier, Specac, has once again turned to IDC for help with the development of Specac’s latest product, the Pearl liquid analysis accessory for infrared spectrometers.
Simple Innovation brings Great Benefits to Van Guard Roof Rack

Simple Innovation brings Great Benefits to Van Guard Roof Rack

By combining class-leading aesthetic design with easy installation, IDC has developed a commercial roof rack that has given professional van accessories manufacturer, Van Guard, a vital competitive advantage in the market.