20/01/2022 Protolabs adds vapour smoothing for 3D printed parts Prototype specialist Protolabs has added an emerging post-processing technique known as vapour smoothing to its suite of tools, potentially opening up new markets for designers.
18/01/2022 Flexible microbots could enhance bone healing A Swedish/Japanese collaboration has led to the development of flexible, tunable materials that can be manoeuvred and morphed into a variety of shapes before hardening.
17/01/2022 Acoustic metamaterials for in-ear noise cancellation A new project led by the University of Strathclyde will seek to develop miniaturised acoustic metamaterials for personal audio devices to enhance features such as noise cancellation.
20/12/2021 Adaptive glass assists heating and cooling Scientists at NTU Singapore have developed an energy-saving glass that can automatically adapt to weather conditions to help heat or cool buildings.
14/12/2021 Soil sensor pairs with AI to minimise fertiliser use Scientists from Imperial College London have designed a new type of soil sensor that can help farmers use fertiliser more efficiently and improve soil health.
13/12/2021 Transparent face mask gets UK approval A transparent face mask designed to aid communication in healthcare settings has been given government approval for rollout in the UK.
10/12/2021 New test regime for biomaterial safety Scientists at Sheffield University have developed a new process for testing biomaterials which could flag threats to human health.
08/12/2021 Additive material kills Covid in half an hour UK researchers have investigated an additive material that is capable of killing the Covid-19 virus in around 30 minutes.
06/12/2021 UK firm debuts greener 3D metal printing Doncaster engineering outfit Agemaspark has developed a new technique for 3D metal printing that it claims reduces the energy required to produce mould tools.
02/12/2021 SNAG biomimetic robot grasps like a falcon Researchers in the US have designed a biomimetic clawed robot known as SNAG that can land and perch on branches as well as grasp objects like tennis balls.
02/12/2021 British Engineering Excellence Awards: Last Chance to Enter Entries for the BEEAs close tomorrow. Don't miss out"!
01/12/2021 Injectable biomaterial assists tissue repair Researchers in Canada have developed a new hydrogel biomaterial that is claimed to structurally support the regrowth of heart, muscle and vocal cord tissue.
29/11/2021 Industrial robots get human touch Scientists from NTU Singapore have upgraded the software that they developed to enable industrial robots to have human-like touch and feel.
26/11/2021 Jelly-like hydrogel shows super strength Cambridge University scientists have developed a ‘super-jelly’ hydrogel material that can support the weight of an elephant and recover to its original shape.
25/11/2021 Flexible pressure sensor for robotics and prosthetics Researchers in the US have developed a stretchable pressure sensor that they claim is the first of its kind, and which could have wide-ranging use in soft robotics and prosthetics.
24/11/2021 Entry deadline looms for BEEAs 2022! Time's running out to enter the British Engineering Excellence Awards.
19/11/2021 Curved X-ray detectors mark imaging breakthrough ?An international team of researchers has identified key design parameters for making curved X-ray detectors that could lead to better quality, safer X-rays.
18/11/2021 Shape-shifting material rewrites rules for ceramics German and US scientists have discovered a new technique that could lead to the development of shape-shifting ceramics that could be deployed in medical devices and electronics.
17/11/2021 UK rail comms consortium names antenna partner Reading-based Isotropic Systems has joined the international consortium aiming to significantly enhance UK rail communications using a hybrid of satellite and 5G technology.
15/11/2021 3D printed sand strengthened with new polymer A new type of polymer has been used to massively strengthen 3D printed sand, resulting in a composite that could be used for casting and tooling.
11/11/2021 3D printed military smart helmet Researchers in the US are developing what is claimed to be the world’s first 3D printed military ‘smart helmet’, featuring embedded sensors to protect the brain.
10/11/2021 Smart window coating blocks heat, not views Scientists from Singapore's Nanyang Technological University have developed a transparent electrochromic window material that controls heat transmission without impeding views.
08/11/2021 Castrol and WAE in EV fluid partnership Castrol and Williams Advanced Engineering are joining forces on the development and rollout of a range of fluids for electric vehicles.
05/11/2021 SME Barometer shows manufacturing optimism Despite struggles related to Covid, recruitment and the supply chain crisis, UK SMEs are largely optimistic about the manufacturing landscape.
04/11/2021 UK team targets hydrogen micro turbine A team of UK researchers is working on adapting a micro turbine generator to make it compatible with clean hydrogen fuel.
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