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Technology : Industry sectors
Eureka’s industry sectors section lets you read editorial features covering every market including aerospace/defence, automotive, energy/power, industrial and medical.

These have been taken as the most popular Industry Sectors features from the magazine as well as exclusive contributed articles available only on this site.
 
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Innovative-X-2-rotor-setup-overcomes-problems-of-the-past
Innovative X-2 rotor setup overcomes problems of the past 09/02/2012
With all the advantages, helicopters still possess a number of distinct operational constraints. They are excellent hovering machines, and can do so for long periods of time, allowing them to be used in a variety of roles from search and rescue to supporting troops on the ground. But when it comes ... Read more
TSB-initiative-looks-to-encourage-component-manufacturers-into-space-sector
TSB initiative looks to encourage component manufacturers into space sector 09/02/2012
The space sector has long been a trying environment for the engineer. It is one of the harshest environments known to man and getting systems and components to reliably operate there continually pushes the envelope of technology.
Automotive-brake-disc-provides-high-performance-at-lower-cost
Automotive brake disc provides high performance at lower cost 09/02/2012
Manufacturers have long sought to improve the durability and performance of automotive brake discs, which are subject to tremendous temperature and pressure changes. The current range of brake discs are mostly made from cast iron, except for very high performance discs which are made up of a ... Read more
Electric-racing-brings-wider-benefits
Electric racing brings wider benefits 09/02/2012
The sheer amount of technology transfer that comes from the motorsport sector is hard to beat. From advanced materials to sensors technology, innovations developed for the track often end up on day to day road cars, or somewhere radically different than initially intended. Indeed, it is probably ... Read more
Innovative-fastener-helps-oil-industry-enhance-reliability
Innovative fastener helps oil industry enhance reliability 17/01/2012
Oil rig operations have some of the harshest operational requirements of any industry sector. The remote, hard-to-reach reserves hidden under the seabed demand deep drilling at high speed. And as reserves dwindle, the result is that ever-greater shock, vibration and temperature is put through ... Read more
Overrunning-alternator-pulley-improves-internal-combustion-engine
Overrunning alternator pulley improves internal combustion engine 17/01/2012
An overrunning alternator pulley (OAP) can play an important part in the smooth running of the modern internal combustion (IC) engine. But it often gets overlooked by design engineers despite the positive effects it can have on energy efficiency.
Manufacturers-urged-to-automate
Manufacturers urged to automate 09/12/2011
As manufacturing rides on a wave of enthusiasm from Government, the lack of automation is causing real concern. Justin Cunningham reports.
High-density-heat-exchanger-developed-for-aerospace
High-density heat exchanger developed for aerospace 09/11/2011
Tom Shelley reports on the development of what is believed to be the world's highest performance heat exchanger.
Fuel-economies-of-scale
Fuel economies of scale 13/10/2011
Low carbon vehicles are increasingly going to market, with much of the innovation led by UK engineers. Justin Cunningham reports from the Low Carbon Vehicles Event.
Cover-story-Planet-of-the-Apps
Cover story: Planet of the Apps 13/10/2011
The number of apps available for smartphones and tablet computers begs the question; what's in it for engineers? Justin Cunningham finds out.
Medical-vision-systems-save-lives
Medical vision systems save lives 16/09/2011
Tom Shelley reports on some of the latest technologies to enable medical staff and surgeons to make more meaningful measurements in 3D and see more clearly.
Exhaust-heat-to-be-source-of-direct-power
Exhaust heat to be source of direct power 16/09/2011
Tom Shelley reports on some of the developments aimed at producing electricity directly from car exhausts and other waste heat sources.
Collaboration-key-to-industrial-Ethernet
Collaboration key to industrial Ethernet 16/09/2011
Industrial Ethernet is making connectivity between industrial devices better than ever. But is this giving design engineers a headache? Justin Cunningham reports.
The-front-line-of-innovation
Cover story: The front line of innovation 16/09/2011
Designing for military applications throws up a number of problems not faced in the civilian world. Paul Fanning finds out more.
Best-defence-DSEI-2011
Best defence: DSEI 2011 11/08/2011
The world's largest defence and security exhibition returns to London's ExCel in September. Once again, the latest military and security technology will be on display with land, sea and air displays vying for the visitors' attention. Matt Bailey reports.
Composite-wheels-boost-impact-resistance
Composite wheels boost impact resistance 13/07/2011
A British company has developed composite wheels that offer a variety of benefits. Paul Fanning reports.
New-thinking-key-to-viable-water-and-wave-power-
New thinking key to viable water and wave power 14/06/2011
Tom Shelley reports on simple ideas that give a dramatic improvement to the efficiencies of water based renewable energy sources.
Metals-work-with-composites-for-aerospace-
Metals work with composites for aerospace 12/05/2011
Tom Shelley reports on why both metals and composites are crucial in aerospace constructions.
Hybrid-motors-find-new-efficiencies-and-markets
Hybrid motors find new efficiencies and markets 12/05/2011
Tom Shelley reports on advances in automotive hybrid technology at this year's Hannover Fair.
Making-the-sustainable-material-choice
Cover story: Making the sustainable material choice 12/05/2011
Tom Shelley looks at some of the challenges and questions faced by designers when choosing sustainable materials.
Fast-fastening-with-adhesives
Fast fastening with adhesives 14/04/2011
Tom Shelley reports on bonding technologies that take only seconds to take effect.
Medtec-Mtec-exhibition-6-7th-April
Innovation on show 16/03/2011
Taking place, from 6th-7th April at the NEC, Birmingham, The Medtec, MDM and MTec Shows will feature innovation from a range of sectors. Here, Eureka looks at a selection of what will be on display.
Meeting-automation-challenges
Meeting the automation challenges 16/03/2011
Tom Shelley looks as latest tactical advances to combat long-standing problems.
Powering-ahead-to-tomorrows-designing-
Powering ahead to tomorrow’s designing 16/03/2011
Tom Shelley journeys to the home of the Alamo to receive a vision of the future of engineering design.
Controlled-turbulence-enhances-performance
Controlled turbulence enhances performance 13/01/2011
Tom Shelley reports on projects that benefit from more turbulence and systems that benefit from less, and how to achieve the desired results.
 
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