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Innovative X-2 rotor setup overcomes problems of the past |
09/02/2012
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| 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
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Automotive brake disc provides high performance at lower cost |
09/02/2012
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| 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
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Electric racing brings wider benefits |
09/02/2012
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| 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
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Innovative fastener helps oil industry enhance reliability |
17/01/2012
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| 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
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Manufacturers urged to automate |
09/12/2011
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| As manufacturing rides on a wave of enthusiasm from Government, the lack of automation is causing real concern. Justin Cunningham reports. |
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Fuel economies of scale |
13/10/2011
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| 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. |
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Cover story: Planet of the Apps |
13/10/2011
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| The number of apps available for smartphones and tablet computers begs the question; what's in it for engineers? Justin Cunningham finds out. |
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Medical vision systems save lives |
16/09/2011
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| 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. |
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Collaboration key to industrial Ethernet |
16/09/2011
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| Industrial Ethernet is making connectivity between industrial devices better than ever. But is this giving design engineers a headache? Justin Cunningham reports. |
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Best defence: DSEI 2011 |
11/08/2011
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| 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. |
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Innovation on show |
16/03/2011
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| 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. |
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