Turning your events into valuable leads

Over the years, events have emerged as powerful tools for generating leads and fostering meaningful connections. Whether it’s a trade show, conference, workshop or networking event, events can make a […]
How to maximise X-Ray in product development

X-ray Computed Tomography (XCT) is a powerful tool for both product designers and engineers, enabling them to analyse the internal structures and quality of components of products. XCT can provide […]
How additive manufacturing is used in the textile industry

The textile industry is undergoing a transformative revolution with the advent of additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing. While traditionally linked to sectors like automotive and aerospace, this cutting-edge […]
How to create a successful company offsite

In a fast paced and competitive business landscape, the importance of a company offsite cannot be overlooked. Company offsites present opportunities for businesses to break away from their usual routine, […]
Sustainable Product Design

As consumers become more environmentally conscious, the importance of sustainability in product design cannot be overstated. Sustainable products not only benefit the environment, but they can also provide businesses with […]
Celebrating 10 years of Innovation and Enterprise

It’s hard to believe that we have reached our 10-year milestone. Since I took over the role of CEO at the 3M BIC over four years ago, it’s been fantastic […]
EY Foundation Student shadows our Product Designer

EY Foundation student Tabeyya joined us for a couple of days to gain work experience, shadowing our product designer Anastasis. The EY Foundation is an independent charity supporting young people […]
Product development risks

Risks are inevitable with any project but can be particularly detrimental during the product development process. Risks can be the difference between make or break when it comes to a […]
Ionix – Meet the 3M BIC business

Meet our next 3M BIC business Ionix, set up in 2011 by Professor Andrew Bell and Drs Tim Comyn and Tim Stevenson from the School of Chemical and Process Engineering […]
How product development can turn your ideas into a product

If you are a budding innovator or inventor and have a fantastic product idea but unsure how to get it produced in the real world, the 3M BIC’s design team […]