30/01/2020 The world’s first fully electric commercial aircraft has taken to the skies The ‘electric aviation age’ has been ushered in with the inaugural test flight of world’s first fully electric commercial aircraft, taking off on the morning of 11 December 2019 from the Canadian ...
05/11/2019 Latest gearbox technologies increase performance and efficiency There have been a number of developments in the field of industrial gearboxes that offer designers improved options in terms of performance and efficiency.
03/04/2018 Can designing fluid power components from first principles with additive manufacturing in mind pay dividends? Improved size, weight and design freedom are the chief benefits of additive manufacturing and it is these that have ensured its appeal to designers in a range of applications. One such application is ...
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, ...
01/02/2018 Any business can benefit from Industry 4.0, it’s all about thinking smarter With the race towards Industry 4.0 on, progressive cavity (PC) pump specialist SEEPEX is assisting SME customers to think ahead and utilise smart technology to boost process productivity.
09/01/2018 Despite the rise of electric, work is ongoing to make internal combustion engines cleaner and more efficient It might well be the beginning of the end for ICEs, but make no mistake, it will not be a quick death. Expect petrol, and possibly diesel, engines to continue to play a decisive role within the ...
05/12/2017 Bloodhound, Britain’s next Land Speed Record challenger finally makes its first public test runs A cold and misty morning signalled an ominous start as Bloodhound SSC took to the track for its first test runs in front of the public and the world’s press. Some would say the weather reflected the ...
06/11/2017 Choosing the right fluid for your industrial hydraulics applications We often refer to hydraulic fluid as the ‘lifeblood’ of hydraulic systems because it not only transmits power, but also transmitsheat to cool components, maintains pH, as well as removes water, ...
06/07/2017 As more electric vehicles hit the roads, the battle for integration and refinement is on The automotive industry is pushing the move to electrified powertrains in passenger cars, as we slowly attempt to wean ourselves off fossil fuels. That has meant the number of hybrid, plug-in hybrid ...
29/06/2017 Keeping things fluid: making the right choice for your industrial hydraulics applications Technological advancements are placing increasing pressure on hydraulic systems and the fluid that powers them. So, how can engineers pick the right fluid for the job? Here, Eureka! readers will ...
06/01/2017 Modern twist to ancient technology In an industry as mature as freight delivery, disruptive innovation is a rare thing. Tom Austin-Morgan talked to the scientist looking to an ancient form of technology that could provide a greener ...
31/10/2016 Built for battle - Robot Wars' revamped House Robots The return of Robot Wars to our screens this summer had completely re-engineered house robots, which were needed to keep up with the competition. Justin Cunningham finds out how the technology has ...
31/10/2016 Urging consumers to reduce the amount of water they use on a daily basis starts with education Water is one natural resource that most people in the UK don’t worry about. Yet globally, ‘water stress’ is becoming an increasing issue. The poster child that shows the extent of the problem is the ... 1 comment
03/10/2016 No shred of compromise Designing a waste shredding machine is something of a black art. Tim Fryer found out from Untha how clever design can make dramatic improvements in performance.
11/08/2016 Car batteries go the extra mile One of the challenges of electric cars has always been to make the economics stack up. If worn out batteries still had a value that would help and reinforce environmental credentials.
11/08/2016 Clean image for dirty diesel Diesel engines have got a bad press in recent years, but there is a lot of work going on to make sure that strict environmental legislation is being met.
11/08/2016 Digging the new breed When you already have your place in history for a particular design, is it easier to evolve what you have rather than diversify and innovate? Tim Fryer went to visit JCB to see how it is keeping it ...
11/07/2016 Braking on the double In the world of haulage, as in other industries, there is a never ending quest for higher fuel efficiency, lower cost of ownership, greater uptime and reduced maintenance time. As a consequence, ...
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.
11/03/2016 The people’s car – not for sale! Not only has Riversimple designed a striking new hydrogen-powered car, it is challenging the conventions of car ownership. Tim Fryer investigated the new project and found out that the business model ... 3 comments
13/01/2016 The balance of power Torque vectoring certainly sounds cool, but is it something that is actually useful? Justin Cunningham investigates.
10/11/2015 Correct coupling for efficient hydraulics A well designed plant is only as efficient as its weakest link, right down to the hose couplings. Here, Andrew Dawes explains how to avoid the common pitfalls of specification and why solid ...
08/10/2015 On track for bumper harvest A tractor’s life is not an easy one, but having tracks rather than wheels appears to be making life easier. However, designing these tracks is not a straightforward task as one manufacturer found out.
14/04/2015 Buffer system design gets software boost Big mobile machines often need more than just standard braking to stop them. Designing the appropriate buffer solution for such equipment is a skill set in its own right, as Tim Fryer reports.
10/03/2015 Blade cuts compressor costs The hiss of compressed air can be heard in almost every industrial environment, but is this resource so familiar that we have not challenged its efficiency? Tim Fryer looks at a solution that claims ... 1 comment
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