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Every once in a while, you come across a design that makes you stop scrolling and ask:
“How is that even working?”
This fully 3D-printed tourbillon is one of those designs.
Originally developed for high-end mechanical watches, a tourbillon is an intricate mechanism designed to improve accuracy by continuously rotating the escapement assembly. Historically, these were painstakingly crafted by master watchmakers using incredibly precise components.
Now someone has designed and printed one entirely in plastic.
Beyond being fun to watch, it’s a great reminder of how powerful design and manufacturing have become. Complex mechanisms that once required specialised tooling, machining, and assembly can now be prototyped, tested, and shared with people around the world from a desktop 3D printer.
The technology is impressive, but what stands out most is the creativity behind it. Great manufacturing starts with great design.
What’s the most impressive 3D-printed mechanism you’ve seen?
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06/04/2026
What product design can teach us about manufacturing.
Twenty years ago, a TV remote was judged by how many things it could do.
More buttons.
More features.
More control.
Today’s remote takes the opposite approach.
Instead of asking:
“What else can we add?”
Designers ask:
“What can we remove?”
The result is a product that’s easier to understand, easier to use, and ultimately more enjoyable.
The same principle applies in manufacturing.
Great products aren’t just built through adding features. They’re built by eliminating friction.
Whether it’s a remote control, a medical device, or an industrial component, the challenge is often the same:
Simplify the experience without sacrificing performance.
Sometimes the best design decision isn’t what you add.
It’s what you’re confident enough to leave out.
Image cred: Blair Hasty
Did you know?
Many of the electronic components found in today’s devices are smaller than a grain of rice.
To assemble them accurately, manufacturers use automated pick-and-place machines equipped with cameras, sensors, and robotic systems that can identify, orient, and place components with incredible precision—often thousands of times per hour.
It’s a fascinating example of how manufacturing combines engineering, software, and automation to create the technology we depend on every day.
🎥 Credit: Marcin Gwóźdź
Engineering like this is fascinating because the innovation isn’t just electronic — it’s mechanical.
The SoftFoot Pro prosthetic mimics human foot biomechanics using passive movement and adaptive geometry rather than motors or complex powered systems.
In other words:
* fewer electronics
* lower energy demands
* more natural movement
* better terrain adaptability
Sometimes the smartest engineering solutions aren’t about adding more technology. They’re about understanding how nature already solved the problem.
Really impressive example of biomechanics, robotics, and human-centered design working together.
🎥 Credit: / Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
05/29/2026
Supply chain problems rarely start on the production floor.
They start somewhere between sourcing, shipping, warehousing, and communication.
The challenge isn’t just making parts.
It’s making sure the right parts arrive at the right place, at the right time — without creating added cost, delays, or headaches along the way.
That’s where strong logistics and supply chain management become a competitive advantage.
At Prismier, we work to simplify the process from sourcing to delivery so customers can spend less time tracking shipments and more time building great products.
Because “on time” shouldn’t feel like a surprise.
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