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A new report published by the EPO shows that innovation in additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, has surged in the past decade.

Real-time data confirms confidence in new system

The European Patent Office honours inspirational inventors for their outstanding contributions to improving our daily lives

The multidisciplinary research group was voted the public's favourite in an online poll after already winning in the ‘Research’ category

Filipa de Sousa Rocha has developed a system that uses blocks to teach digital literacy to children with visual impairments.

Richard Turere has invented a lion-deterring light system to protect livestock from predators, while preserving the lion population

The team found a way to store hydrogen safely and efficiently in a solid form for easier storage and transportation.

Inventor Kai Wu, who together with his team developed a Li-ion battery with a top cover that acts as a barrier to mitigate battery safety risks.