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Why we purchased a UK injection moulding business and what it means for our clients

Why we purchased a UK injection moulding business and what it means for our clients

IDC purchase Naiad Plastics in an exciting acquisition to expand the business and offer clients a full service.
3 Strategies to Avoid Patent Infringement and When to Use Them

3 Strategies to Avoid Patent Infringement and When to Use Them

An outline of IDC's approach to avoiding patent infringement within product development projects.
How will Coronavirus Impact Medical Device Industries?

How will Coronavirus Impact Medical Device Industries?

Stephen Knowles discusses seven big effects which the coronavirus will have on medical device industries globally.

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IDC Makes Waves with First Wetsuit Washer

IDC Makes Waves with First Wetsuit Washer

IDC worked with a group of extreme watersports enthusiasts at M.A.S. Bully, who were inspired to develop a solution to the problem of cleaning wetsuits.
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.

What's your Brand DNA?

What's your Brand DNA?

Nick Chubb, Industrial Designer at IDC, gives his thoughts on developing products which not only exude your brand, but act as evangelists for your business.

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.

Regulatory requirements for connected medical devices

Regulatory requirements for connected medical devices

IDC's MD, Stephen Knowles, is interviewed about the regulatory requirements for connected medical devices.

IDC’s Design Director, Marc Tanner, Dies after a Short Illness

IDC’s Design Director, Marc Tanner, Dies after a Short Illness

It is with great sadness that IDC announces the death of Marc Tanner, IDC’s Design Director who died on Monday, 15th August after a battle with cancer.
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.
IDC Supports the Next Generation of Product Designers

IDC Supports the Next Generation of Product Designers

IDC has committed to a number of projects which will help students considering a career in product design and engineering,
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 5 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.

New Offices for IDC China

New Offices for IDC China

As a result of a growing demand for IDC China’s product design services, the team is celebrating a move to new offices to accommodate their expanding design studio.

IDC’s User-focused Design Delivers New Mobile Muscle Recovery Device

IDC’s User-focused Design Delivers New Mobile Muscle Recovery Device

IDC has developed a new mobile muscle recovery device for XFT which uses iPAD games to motivate patients.