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Agile Development

Flow Control

Multi-Channel

Customized gas flow controller: from functional prototype to a unique product for the synthesis of nanomaterials.

Colibrino

Robotic

Integrating the Colibrino® head mouse with robotic arms: from prototype to functional independence for people with severe motor disabilities.

Smart control of

Access

RFID-based access control system with database integration.

1.
Plan

Focused on client needs, we set clear goals to create efficient prototypes aligned with real-world challenges. Planning is flexible to ensure agile and adaptable solutions.

2.
Develop

Functional prototypes with fast cycles, allowing companies and institutions to test concrete ideas and adjust based on feedback. Methodological collaborative work accelerates innovation.

3.
Analyze

We continuously analyze results to validate prototypes and ensure they meet client demands, guiding improvements and fast decisions in the development process through agile iterations.

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Lips Maker

Who we are

LIPS Maker is a UFMG laboratory dedicated to innovation, prototyping, and technology development. We act as an innovation hub, supporting companies, researchers, departments, and institutions in validating innovations and developing prototypes.

What we do

We are dedicated to fostering innovation and creativity
through hands-on experiences developed with scientific methodology, providing our clients with practical applicability to validate their value proposition through functional prototypes.

Our mission

To meet the demands of internal and external clients by enabling students and professionals to develop new products and solutions that bridge the gap
between academia and industry.

Our vision

To make LIPS Maker an ever-evolving innovation hub, a benchmark in connecting academia with industries aligned with the demands of our community and the market.

Together we design the future

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Why validate and develop a prototype?

Acting proactively in problem-solving and opportunity generation is vital; however, turning an idea into a product that truly creates value requires methodology, technical support, and market testing. Validating an innovative product demands entrepreneurial vision, experience, financial resources, and networking.

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Through decades of international scientific work, I can see that LIPS is positioning itself as an innovation environment with global standards of development and delivery.
Dr. Eduardo Valadares
Physicist | Laboratory Coordinator
I have been working with maker environments and rapid prototyping for over 7 years, and it has been amazing to develop all of this alongside incredible scientists.
Davi Lara
Engineer | Technical Manager of the Laboratory

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Avenida Antônio Carlos, 6627, Pampulha, Belo Horizonte, MG

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