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01/02/2012
| Liquid air the solution to wind power’s unreliability?
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| A solution to the most pressing problem facing large scale wind power – how to store surplus energy when the wind is blowing and release it when the weather is calm – is being presented to the public tomorrow for the first time. UK firm Highview Power Storage has been developing a technology called ... Read more
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17/01/2012
| Low-friction seal reduces CO2
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| A new range of low friction seals manufactured by SKF can lower CO2 emissions and improve fuel economy. Designed to fit on rotating engine and transmission shafts, the new seals can reduce levels of friction by up to 55%, compared with conventional shaft seals. The devices feature a low friction el ... Read more
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10/11/2011
| Lightweight concrete utilises glass fibre composite
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| A new type of concrete reinforced with glass fibre composite has been developed by materials manufacturer Sabic Innovative Plastics. The lightweight concrete is being offered as an alternative to traditional steel forms and is said to reduce weight by 40%, cut cycle times from three hours to just a ... Read more
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13/10/2011
| Metal foam triples cooling power
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| Versarien is launching a patented, open pore metal foam, developed by the University of Liverpool, which combines extremely high thermal efficiency with mechanical strength and reduced weight. Initially focusing on porous copper products, Versarien intends to extend the technology to other material ... Read more
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21/09/2011
| Liquid crystal to replace space motors?
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| Researchers claim to have devised a way to eliminate the need for motors in space borne radiometers by incorporating liquid crystals in frequency selective surface (fss) antenna arrays. The discovery has been made by teams from the Institute of Electronics, Communications and Information Technology ... Read more
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05/09/2011
| All plastic wheels for Smart car
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| Automotive manufacturer Daimler has teamed up with BASF to develop all plastic wheels for use on its Smart car. The concept is driven by a desire to reduce weight. The wheels use a high performance polyamide composite with long reinforcing fibres to improve mechanical properties and give thermal and ... Read more
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02/09/2011
| BEEAS 2011 Shortlist announced
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| Findlay Media has announced the shortlist for the 2011 British Engineering Excellence Awards (BEEAs). The shortlist was selected by a panel of judges drawn from a cross section of electronic and engineering design disciplines. The technical and well qualified judges are champions of innovative engin ... Read more
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