How to communicate ideas that resonate in healthcare innovation
When you’re working on a new healthcare idea, it’s easy to focus entirely on the solution – what it does, how it works, and why it matters. But one […]
Early momentum for Huddersfield health business innovation hub as anchor tenant moves in
A new centre designed to accelerate health innovation in West Yorkshire is already attracting leading health and wellbeing organisations ahead of its official launch in July. The Health Business Innovation […]
From sketch to success: How Myndtime began at the 3M BIC
A wellbeing innovation first took shape at the 3M BIC, where inventor and founder Pat Porter arrived with nothing more than a sketch and an early concept. From that […]
Becoming a confident seller through proof of concept
For many early-stage health innovators, often the most difficult part of the journey isn’t developing the idea, it’s the ability to sell it. Communicating what the innovation is, the value […]
What are the strongest materials for 3D printing?
We can now 3D print in over 40 different materials at the 3M BIC – ranging from high-strength polymers and heat-resistant composites to biocompatible options for medical applications. Choosing the right material depends […]
3M BIC unveils brand refresh ahead of sister site launch
We’ve refreshed our brand identity at the 3M Buckley Innovation Centre (3M BIC) as we get ready to launch our new sister site, the Health Business Innovation Centre (HBIC), this […]
How Health Innovation Makerspaces can unlock funding
Securing funding is often one of the earliest challenges for health and wellbeing innovators. While strong ideas and clear problem statements are important, in a competitive and often highly regulated environment, many […]
3M BIC installs solar panels as part of sustainability pledge
We recently installed solar panels on the 3M BIC roof, harnessing renewable energy to reduce our carbon footprint and support a more sustainable future. The installation forms part of […]
How Additive Manufacturing can reduce waste through low-volume production
For many years, Additive manufacturing (3D printing) has been revolutionising the way products are designed, developed and manufactured, offering considerable sustainability benefits in terms of material usage and waste reduction. […]
Top 10 innovations from 2025
Our technology team has been keeping an eye on the top innovations from 2025. Here are their top picks: 3D-Printed SoftFoot Pro prosthetic SoftFoot Pro is a motorless, flexible bionic foot […]
