09/08/2018 The APC has launched its technology roadmaps to help the UK automotive sector capitalise on future technologies Though the UK has a long history of innovation and invention, it has not always been so good at commercialisation.
07/08/2018 Cooling technology in this electric spoke motor makes it more efficient and lightweight Spoke motors are very much a known quantity in the world of electric motors. Essentially, they are compact permanent magnet motors where the magnets are arranged like spokes in a wheel for better ...
06/08/2018 Device delivery system removes air stopping bleeding during surgery without risking embolisms According to the British Medical Council, 30% of specialist inpatient surgeries involved a bleed during the process which increased the length of hospital stay. Currently, such bleeds are managed ...
03/08/2018 A miniaturised, painless method for glucose monitoring is ready for medical certification GlucoScanner, a non-invasive sensor for blood glucose levels, has been miniaturised. The device has been developed at the Tokyo laboratory of Dynamic Brain Labs and is the only device in the world ... 1 comment
02/08/2018 This wearable exoskeleton for industrial workers could transform output and efficiency Industrial automation supplier Comau has unveiled MATE, its first innovative wearable exoskeleton. MATE has been designed to improve work quality in an efficient and highly ergonomic manner by ...
01/08/2018 Fastening innovations broaden the options of design engineers A number of recent mechanical fastening and joining developments are creating new design opportunities for a variety of applications.
31/07/2018 London Autodesk University revealed some new approaches and design successes Held in June, the London Autodesk University featured the announcement that the CAD giant was teaming up with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to offer 1,000 new Fusion 360 Ultimate subscribers additional ...
30/07/2018 The backlash against plastics is raising some serious issues for design engineers Plastics have been a mainstay of product design for so long that the idea of living without them – or even reducing their use – is almost unthinkable. The advantages of plastic are clear: almost ...
06/07/2018 MANTA: Turning the tide? Despite some false dawns, there remains huge potential for wave power as a source of renewable energy. Paul Fanning finds out more about one of the latest and most innovative systems.
06/07/2018 XJet introduces a non-powder-based inkjet printing method that’s faster and produces higher quality parts than industry leaders Founded in Tel Aviv in 2005, XJet originally developed a 3D printing solution for solar panels before making the transition to the metal and ceramic additive manufacturing (AM) markets in 2015.
06/07/2018 Futureproofing aerospace connectivity To capitalise on the growing trend of providing reliable connectivity on commercial and military aeroplanes, one global company standardised its entire test division to be more flexible and improve ...
02/07/2018 Robotics demands bearing innovations Robotics and automation are facts of the modern industrial environment. As they become more adaptable and more intuitive, manufacturers are realising their potential to reduce costs, increase ...
02/07/2018 Optimal conveyor system backstop design is important for maintaining high efficiencies Overrunning clutches and backstops play a fundamental role in heavy industries such as mining and iron & steel, and also in food processing and all applications in which goods and materials are moved ...
02/07/2018 Taking switched-reluctance motors out of the shadow of permanent magnet machines The switched-reluctance motor (SRM) has, for a long time, suffered by comparison with alternatives such as permanent magnet (PM) motors. This is something that has long held the technology back, but ...
02/07/2018 Software to shorten development times At NIWeek 2018 in Austin, National Instruments (NI) announced a suite of products for designing for the ‘megatrends’ of highly-connected and intelligent systems in shorter times and by smaller ...
11/06/2018 Have recent tragic events pushed a driverless future further away? Until very recently, the march towards the era of autonomous vehicles seemed inexorable. The technologies were progressing by leaps and bounds and various testing projects were going smoothly. ... 1 comment
11/06/2018 Internal combustion engines will remain for decades in hybrid vehicles, so how do companies improve efficiency Towards the end of 2017 the news was flooded with stories about big automotive manufacturers switching to electric fleets from 2019. This led Eureka! to run a cover story asking if this was the ...
11/06/2018 Scalable controller drives efficiencies The capacity for greater control of individual components – as well as higher torque and speed control – make a new system a tempting prospect for the automotive sector.
11/06/2018 Affordable sensing for motors The use of retrofittable sensors to monitor motor performance could prove an easy way into Industry 4.0.
11/06/2018 What’s new in Creo 5.0 PTC has been providing CAD products ever since Pro/ENGINEER in 1987, shortly after the company was founded. It is now releasing its latest suite of CAD apps in the form of Creo 5.0. Tom Austin-Morgan ...
11/06/2018 Highlights from FAST Live FAST Live is the only dedicated fastening, bonding and assembly exhibition for design engineers, production professionals, manufacturers and buyers and has become the best place to see and discuss ...
11/06/2018 Ready to hit the north Manufacturing & Engineering 2018, which opens at the Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle on 4-5 July will bring together more than 1,500 people for the leading showcase of innovation and technological ...
11/06/2018 Delegation Relying on another team member to handle important tasks can be difficult, but for business owners and team leaders to see their company grow, learning how to delegate is an essential skill to master.
05/06/2018 Factors to consider when selecting confocal displacement sensors Although most engineers are familiar with non-contact laser triangulation sensors, many are not aware of confocal measurement technology and the benefits this measuring principle can offer for both ...
04/06/2018 Condition Monitoring: a key part of I4.0 and the ‘Dark Factory’ While Condition Monitoring (CM) systems are continuing to prove their value in industrial applications, many companies are still unsure how CM should fit into their Industry 4.0 strategy and the ...
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