01/02/2018 Hybrid-electric propulsion could help cut emissions, noise and fuel use for commercial aircraft Three major OEMs in the aerospace industry have come together to collaborate on the future of aircraft propulsion, namely to create a hybrid-electric propulsion demonstrator for commercial aircraft, ...
15/04/2016 Going the extra mile Recovering energy from waste heat is nothing new, but being able to do it cost-effectively on a small scale is. Starting with trains and trucks, such technology could be coming down the line.
05/10/2009 Amorphous steel transforms electrical efficiency Super efficient transformers with cores made of amorphous steel have been introduced to the UK by Wilson Power Solutions in Leeds
08/06/2009 Smart materials enter industry Tom Shelley reports on two new actuator-sensor technologies unveiled at the Hannover Fair
12/03/2009 Fuel cells take off Tom Shelley reports on a fuel cell powered light aircraft plus some down to earth fuel cell products
17/02/2009 Water wheels begin their come back Tom Shelley reports on a vast amount of untapped energy that can be obtained by applying some new technology to a very old idea
14/01/2009 Fuelled up for a liberated future Photocatalysis is an innovative means of producing hydrogen from water using sunlight – and possibly turning carbon dioxide into methanol, as Tom Shelley rep
09/12/2008 Hot stuff Lou Reade reports on a new type of heat exchanger that could make gas turbines a viable source of power for the home
14/11/2008 Stirling work could prove a world beater A potentially world-beating source of ‘green’ energy has been unveiled. Tom Shelley reports 1 comment
19/06/2008 Energy researchers look to a bright future Whether it is paint that converts sunlight to energy, or new ways of printing circuits onto plastic film, new research promises to make solar energy cheaper. Lou Reade reports
10/04/2008 Shaking up the status quo A new medical product has been brought rapidly to market that should greatly benefit patients both in developing and developed countries. Tom Shelley reports
09/04/2008 Socket set up for real wave power A 20MW facility is being constructed off the Cornish coast to allow the full scale testing of up to four different wave power machines
17/12/2007 Speed control boosts energy output A study of the underlying physics and implementation of simple control can greatly enhance machine efficiency, as Tom Shelley discovers
15/10/2007 All at sea FuturEnergy’s five-blade, glass-filled nylon rotor and permanent magnetic generator have been fitted to a prototype of the Evopod tidal energy device
15/10/2007 Coupled turbines spread the burden Domestic rooftop wind turbines have the potential not only to generate energy, but also bring roofs down in high winds
13/08/2007 Double feeding slashes inverter size Dramatic improvements can now be made in the cost effectiveness of both wind turbines and variable speed drives, reports Tom Shelley
26/04/2007 Tidal generator goes online Tom Shelley reports on a forward-looking area of heavy engineering where Britain still leads the world
13/03/2007 Efficient generator needs minimal iron Tom Shelley reports on an electric generator of exceptional simplicity and efficiency that should be very inexpensive to manufacture
22/02/2007 Tidal generator’s low maintenance Dean Palmer reports on a unique, compact design of motor, adapted to operate in a water-powered generator for river and tidal-powered turbines
13/02/2007 Generators for green power B&Q has sold more than 4,000 Windsave 1kW wind turbines since launching the product last October.
27/01/2006 Cold power heats up for commercialisation Tom Shelley reports on the latest advance along the path to commercialisation of superconductivity in motors and generators
08/07/2005 A turbine twist to catch energy from the wind Tom Shelley reports on new turbine and energy coupling technologies could revolutionise the band wagon to extract energy from the wind
08/07/2005 A shining example of engineering design collaboration By collaborating closely, more than 10 UK-based engineering companies have developed a unique design of bicycle pedal that is greener and safer than alternatives on the market. Dean Palmer reports
15/03/2004 Tumbling magnet generates extra power Battery powering safety lights on a bicycle is a nuisance
05/09/2003 Novel stator rotor means more compact, lightweight genset A UK power generation firm has developed a diesel-driven generating set that uses a unique stator rotor at its core and weighs 50% less than most conventional gensets. Dean Palmer reports
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