Cambridge Design Technology

30/10/2026

👻 How to Build a Scarecrow 101 👻

Have you ever seen a scarecrow in pieces? Neither had we until this one came to life! Here at Cambridge Design Technology, we love turning ideas into reality, piece by piece, literally!

This scarecrow is not just scary; he’s also a perfect example of clever design, smart thinking and attention to detail. From the checked shirt to the hats, every part is designed to fit together perfectly.

Happy Halloween!

26/10/2026

Designing a medical device is about more than just ensuring the engineering works.

It also needs to work for the people using it.

Looking back at the development of a day surgery table for ophthalmology and clinical environment.

Patient comfort, clinician accessibility and the realities of clinical practice all had to be considered alongside the engineering requirements.

The project involved developing the design from the initial client concept through prototyping, refinement and preparation for manufacture.

You can read more about the project and the decisions behind it in our latest blog.

Read it here: https://www.cambridge-dt.com/designing-a-day-surgery-table-around-patients-clinicians-and-clinical-practice/

22/10/2026

A plot twist on car design, quite literally!

We love seeing designs like this, that break the norm and look like they came from a different planet.

Find out more here:

Art collective MSCHF has turned the brand's car design on its head.

21/10/2026

The key to successful product development is to embrace a continuous learning mindset.

Embrace the unknown and dive in head first. If it works out, great! If not, you'll learn from it and gain more experience.

Never stop learning!

19/10/2026

Before opening CAD, it is important to ask some key questions.

What does the product actually need to do?
Who is going to use it?
What constraints are we working within?
What does success look like?

Clarifying these things early on can save a lot of redesign work later on.

16/10/2026

Addenbrooke's Hospital is 260 years old.

It’s quite a milestone, isn’t it? From its establishment as a small hospital in 1766, Addenbrooke’s has grown to become a major teaching and specialist hospital, playing a key role in the development of healthcare in Cambridge for generations.

I find it particularly interesting how much healthcare has changed during that time. The equipment, technology and environments that clinicians work with today would have been unthinkable when the hospital first opened.

This makes the engineering behind modern medical devices particularly interesting to us.
This month, we’re looking back at the development of a day surgery table designed around the needs of both patients and clinicians.

The project involved balancing patient comfort, clinician accessibility and the practicalities of clinical use, alongside the engineering and manufacturing requirements needed to turn the concept into a viable product.

You can read more about the project here:

15/10/2026

Is your team looking for medical design specialists? We can help!

We specialise in designing innovative medical devices and products tailored to your needs. Our team of experts uses the latest technology and design techniques to ensure you achieve the best possible results.

We're very proud of the medical products we have helped to develop, and we can do the same for you too.

Find out more here: https://www.cambridge-dt.com/services/medical-device-design/

02/10/2026

Are you thinking of starting a career in product design and development?

is here to remind us that it's never too late to learn a new skill, and that technology is constantly evolving.

So, if there's something you've always wanted to do, now is the time to start , you never know where it might lead!

24/09/2026

When we think about maritime engineering, we tend to think of ships and engines and everything that keeps them moving.

However, a huge amount of engineering also takes place in areas that most of us will never see. Underwater equipment has to cope with pressure, corrosion, temperature, accessibility and reliability in ways that most products simply don't.

This is one of the things I find interesting about engineering. The fundamental question remains: how can we ensure reliable performance?

The answer becomes much more complicated when the product needs to work several kilometres beneath the surface.

Today is World Maritime Day, so it's a good opportunity to recognise the engineering that keeps the maritime industry moving.

22/09/2026

The idea of a foldable iPhone sounds like an exciting product design challenge.

But one thing we find interesting about products like this is that every design decision creates another problem elsewhere.

Make it thinner, for example and something has to move.

That's product development in a nutshell. There is rarely a perfect solution. Usually, there are a series of trade-offs that need to be understood and managed.

You can read the article here: https://www.creativebloq.com/design/product-design/apples-folding-iphone-ultra-could-have-one-fatal-flaw-for-creatives

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