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New investment aims to establish UK as global graphene research hub 02/02/2012
Full details of how an additional £50million will be spent to help keep the UK at the forefront of graphene research have been disclosed today by Minister for Universities and Science, David Willetts.
Novel-device-could-power-pacemakers-by-heartbeats-alone
Novel device could power pacemakers by heartbeats alone 02/02/2012
Engineers from the University of Michigan have developed a prototype device that could power a pacemaker simply by utilising heartbeat vibrations.
Cobham-software-speeds-up-finite-element-analysis-simulation
Cobham software speeds up finite element analysis simulation 02/02/2012
Cobham Technical Services has integrated the 2D version of its Machines Environment software with an innovative new optimisation tool.
Resurgent-PMI-a-shot-in-the-arm-for-UK-manufacturing
Resurgent PMI a ‘shot in the arm’ for UK manufacturing 01/02/2012
PMI has surged back over the 50 benchmark for growth, providing UK manufacturing with a 'shot in the arm', according to economists.
Liquid-air-the-solution-to-wind-powers-unreliability
Liquid air the solution to wind power’s unreliability? 01/02/2012
A solution to the most pressing problem facing large scale wind power – how to store surplus energy when the wind is blowing and release it when the weather is calm – is being presented to the public tomorrow for the first time.
Ricardo-signs-offshore-wind-contract-with-David-Brown-Gear-Systems
Ricardo signs offshore wind contract with David Brown Gear Systems 01/02/2012
Ricardo has been selected by David Brown Gear Systems to help facilitate a 7MW gearbox for a new range of offshore wind turbines.
Researchers-developing-novel-materials-for-hydrogen-storage
Researchers developing novel materials for hydrogen storage 31/01/2012
Researchers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are working to make hydrogen a more practical fuel for vehicles by synthesising novel materials with high hydrogen adsorption capacities.
IMechE-chief-slams-government-plans-to-downgrade-engineering-diplomas
IMechE chief slams government plans to downgrade engineering diplomas 31/01/2012
IMechE chief Stephen Tetlow has hit out at government plans to downgrade engineering diplomas.
Elastic-electronics-pave-way-for-bio-integrated-medical-devices
Elastic electronics pave way for bio-integrated medical devices 31/01/2012
A researcher is developing an electronic tattoo that has the potential to prevent epileptic seizures before they happen, or that could be placed on the surface of a beating heart to monitor its functions.
Smart-paint-to-revolutionise-structural-monitoring
Smart paint to revolutionise structural monitoring? 31/01/2012
An innovative, low cost smart paint that can detect microscopic faults in wind turbines, mines and bridges before structural damage occurs is being developed by researchers at the University of Strathclyde.
Dangerous-shortfall-of-engineers-feared
‘Dangerous’ shortfall of engineers feared 30/01/2012
UCAS figures released today show the rise in tuition fees is already deterring students from taking degrees in vital subjects like engineering.
MoD-signs-500million-missile-defence-deal-with-UK-firm
MoD awards missile defence deal to UK industry 30/01/2012
The MoD has signed a £483million contract with a major UK arms manufacturer to develop a new supersonic missile defence system for the Royal Navy.
Project-aims-to-cut-energy-consumption-in-automotive-industry-manufacturing
Project aims to cut energy consumption in automotive industry manufacturing 30/01/2012
Researchers at Brunel University have teamed up with car industry giant SEAT to develop a new artificial intelligence-driven energy management system for the automotive industry.
Ford-invests-1million-in-future-engineering-talent
Ford invests £1million in future engineering talent 30/01/2012
Ford has launched a £1million initiative aimed at developing 100 of the UK's next generation student engineers, scientists and innovators.
Government-to-invest-up-to-2million-in-advanced-materials-research
Government to invest £2million in technology inspired innovation 30/01/2012
The Technology Strategy Board is to invest up to £2million in feasibility studies to stimulate innovation across a range of core technology areas.
Catalytic-process-makes-use-of-diesel-by-products
Catalytic process makes use of diesel by-products 27/01/2012
A new catalytic process developed by researchers at Cardiff University could convert by-products of diesel production into more useful chemicals for industry.
GMB-calls-for-urgent-action-over-manufacturing-job-losses
GMB calls for urgent action over manufacturing job losses 27/01/2012
A report compiled by the GMB union has revealed that more than 700,000 manufacturing jobs have been lost in the UK since the recession.
Graphene-breakthrough-reveals-previously-unknown-property
Graphene breakthrough reveals previously unknown property 27/01/2012
Researchers at the University of Manchester have made a discovery that could have profound implications for the exploitation of graphene.
ABB-unveils-UKs-first-EV-rapid-charging-station
ABB unveils UK’s first EV rapid-charging station 26/01/2012
The UK's first privately owned rapid-charging station for electric vehicles has been installed by power and automation specialist ABB.
First-free-standing-3D-cloak-created-using-plasmonic-metamaterials-Image-courtesy-of-Andrea-Al
Researchers cloak first 3D object using plasmonic metamaterials 26/01/2012
Researchers in the US have, for the first time, cloaked a 3D object standing in free space, bringing the much talked about invisibility cloak one step closer to reality.
Sensor-better-detects-corrosion-in-concrete
Novel sensor detects corrosion in concrete 26/01/2012
A new type of sensor has been developed to better spot the early warning signs of corrosion in concrete.
Novel-process-cuts-weight-of-fuel-tanks-by-25
New process cuts weight of fuel tanks by 25% 25/01/2012
An innovative new manufacturing process said to reduce the weight of fuel tanks by 25% has helped GKN Aerospace secure a five year, £2million contract with the UK Ministry of Defence.
Intelligent-inverter-can-handle-drive-related-tasks-without-an-external-controller
‘Intelligent’ inverter can handle drive-related tasks without an external controller 25/01/2012
Nord Drivesystems has extended its SK 500E range of control cabinet inverters to include the IEC 61131 compliant SK 540E.
Semta-backs-Apprenticeship-Week
Semta backs Apprenticeship Week 25/01/2012
Semta, the sector skills council for science, engineering and manufacturing, is inviting manufacturing and engineering employers from across the country to join them at their launch event for Apprenticeship Week (6-10 February).
Free-open-source-application-developed-for-study-of-fluid-dynamics
Free open source application developed for study of fluid dynamics 25/01/2012
Engineers at Stanford University have developed an open-source application that lets users model the effects of fluids moving over aerodynamic surfaces.
 
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