12/02/2019 Manchester's Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre is the latest step in bringing this material to market So-called ‘wonder materials’ do not come along very often. Maybe every few decades a new one hits the market and is hailed as the answer to engineers’ prayers. From plastics to carbon fibre, ...
11/02/2019 MIT software reverse engineers CAD models to individual, easily-customisable shapes Nearly all products start as a CAD file: a 2D or 3D model that includes the product’s design specifications. One of the most widely used methods to create CAD models is constructive solid geometry ...
10/02/2019 Corrosion is always a challenge, but in some conditions it becomes an overwhelming concern Corrosion is the perennial enemy of most mechanical fastening systems, but certain, high-corrosion environments make the problem even more acute and means the use of very specific materials and ...
07/02/2019 Motors on Mars: The technology being sent to explore Mars The US space agency, NASA, has announced that its Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) will be sending a helicopter to the Red Planet on the upcoming Mars 2020 rover mission. It will land on Mars while ...
06/02/2019 10th anniversary of the BEEAs: A decade of excellence - 2010 The British Engineering Excellence Awards were launched in 2009 to champion and celebrate design innovation and excellence. Since then, the BEEAs has grown in stature, with ever more entries seeking ...
05/02/2019 Looking to the horizon: Aerospace trends coming in 2019 Additive manufacturing, hybrid and electric propulsion, better and more secure connectivity, reduced emissions, better fuel economy, drone taxis, adaptive wing designs, space tourism, a return to ...
04/02/2019 With so much uncertainty in the market developing a robust business continuity plan has never been more important According to Steve Askins, UK engineering director at Eriks UK & Ireland, the looming Brexit deadline, cyber security threats, equipment obsolescence and the reliability of plant are all increasingly ...
11/01/2019 Lessons learned by roboticists in the entertainment industry are filtering back into industry Back in 2014 a company called Bot & Dolly used Autodesk’s Maya 3D modelling software to build a revolutionary software tool called BDMove. With this tool, the two robots owned by the company, Iris ...
10/01/2019 10th anniversary of the BEEAs: A decade of excellence The British Engineering Excellence Awards were launched in 2009 to champion and celebrate design innovation and excellence. Since then, the BEEAs has grown in stature as has the number of companies ...
09/01/2019 Presenting the latest developments in metal and plastic 3D printing Stratasys has released further details of its new platform currently being developed and designed for short-run metal applications. First unveiled earlier this year, the additive platform is based on ...
08/01/2019 A fusion of advanced stainless steel and cloud technology is giving unprecedented insight into industrial and chemical processes From smart homes to connected cars, data gathering and analytics are inexorably finding their way into every aspect of technology, blurring the traditional distinction between hardware and software. ...
07/01/2019 Steel bearings may be the most common, but they’re not always appropriate Non-metallic bearings may not be suitable for every application, but in some, they are ideal. One of these is in submerged or saltwater environments where metal alternatives are prone to corrosion.
04/01/2019 This wearable tech utilises a very different approach to other conductive textiles Back in October, the Centre for Process Innovation (CPI), a UK-based technology innovation centre and part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, announced that it would be working with Pireta ...
03/01/2019 Disability champions create opportunities The government’s recruitment of technology and product design disability champions represents a new chance for those seeking opportunities regardless of disability.
14/12/2018 Despite the incredible success of British Cycling, the UK has never had a dedicated wind tunnel facility, what lies ahead now there is one? Sports Aero Solutions, a joint venture between high-performance design and engineering company, KW Special Projects (KWSP), CFD consultancy, TotalSim and bicycle manufacturer, Boardman Bikes has seen ...
14/12/2018 Industrial robots are becoming more affordable and accessible for smaller companies The wider adoption of industrial automation is broadly acknowledged to be a desirable thing. However, the gap between its desirability and its achievability can be considerable and usually boils down ...
14/12/2018 Driving passions: Looking at the capabilities of the latest drives In cooperation with Pilz-Safe Automation, Stober has designed a new SE6 safety module for its SD6 drive controller. The SE6 safety module from Stober in co-operation with Pilz-Safe Automation is a ...
14/12/2018 Endoscopy pill passes the test To accelerate the design and test of Sonopill, a revolutionary ultrasound endoscopy capsule, the team behind it required a single, unified instrumentation platform to take it from component and ...
13/12/2018 An innovative laser tracker-based robot calibration solution is increasing robot accuracy 12-fold Laser measurement technology company API has launched a laser tracker-based industrial robot performance and calibration solution. The API Robot Measurement Solution (RMS) provides a toolkit to ...
13/12/2018 Solidworks 2019 offers a number of new features to enhance design performance and efficiency Dassault Systèmes’ Solidworks 2019 is the latest release of its portfolio of 3D design and engineering applications. It delivers enhancements and new functionalities that help millions of innovators ... 1 comment
13/12/2018 A round-up of the overarching themes of Autodesk University 2019 In the AU General Session, Autodesk president and CEO Andrew Anagnost shared his perspective on how automation, the convergence of design and make technologies, and the changing nature of work can ...
13/12/2018 Limited support for late-stage development is the weak link in the UK innovation system Senior business decision makers have told the Royal Academy of Engineering that they need more support to take the final step in translating ideas into business success and economic growth. Research ...
07/11/2018 The complex and multi-disciplinary nature of engineering projects means that a new type of engineer may be required For at least a century, engineering was a profession that featured clearly delineated disciplines. A mechanical engineer was distinct from an electrical engineer, who was in turn distinct from an ... 2 comments
06/11/2018 The use of structural adhesives continues to rise in line with the use of mixed materials in automotive designs Automotive companies are under pressure to meet stringent emissions targets, and the contribution of design engineers will be crucial in achieving this. Factors such as improving engine performance ... 1 comment
05/11/2018 Inspection in the age of smart manufacturing Metrology is often an overlooked process in manufacturing, when it actually plays an essential role. In particular, inspection helps ensure that component parts fit together accurately and ensures ...
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