27/01/2020 Sheffield scientists create 3D printed parts that can kill bacteria Researchers from the University of Sheffield have, for the first time, manufactured 3D printed parts that show resistance to common bacteria. This could stop the spread of infections such as MRSA in ...
24/01/2020 FLIR Systems and ANSYS to enhance autonomous vehicle safety FLIR Systems and ANSYS are collaborating to deliver superior hazard detection capabilities for future assisted driving and autonomous vehicles (AVs) — empowering automakers to deliver improved ...
24/01/2020 Manchester Enterprise City district opens Bonded Warehouse, the latest space within Enterprise City, a 2 million square foot tech, media and cultural cluster, has opened its doors to small and medium sized businesses.
23/01/2020 Ford employs humanoid robots Agility Robotics is launching Digit, a robot with arms and legs that will work with humans, for commercial sale. Ford Motor Company has become the first customer, receiving the first two robots off ...
23/01/2020 Low volume orders for bespoke ceramic bearings Ceramic bearing supplier, SMB Bearings is now able to fulfil low volume orders of bespoke ceramic bearing sizes following its five-year strong relationship with a specialist ceramic bearing factory ...
07/01/2020 First multiplatform VR haptic glove Smart fabric sensor technology company, BeBop Sensors, will announce at CES 2020 the Forte Data Glove, the first VR haptic glove integrated and exclusively designed for Oculus Quest, Oculus Link, ...
06/01/2020 In-wheel motor charges wirelessly while in motion NSK has developed the third generation of its in-wheel motor, the world’s first design of its type to feature a complete package comprising motor, inverter and wireless charging unit. The innovative ... 2 comments
03/01/2020 Sprint Power chosen as key technical partner for Gordon Murray Automotive’s T.50 supercar project Sprint Power, a British technology company specialising in vehicle propulsion, has been chosen by Gordon Murray Automotive to develop and integrate the complete electrical systems for its T.50 ... 1 comment
02/01/2020 Line in the sand In athletics, some disciplines are difficult to follow for spectators. For example, in long jump, it is not easy to judge whether the last jump has set a new record. Virtual lines help the TV ...
19/12/2019 New torque screwdriver calibration machine to debut at FAST Live exhibition FAST Live exhibition visitors will be amongst the first in the UK to see and be able to evaluate the all-new Universal Torque Screwdriver Calibration Machine being launched by AWS. The new device is ...
19/12/2019 Superior plastics ring a bell at Engineering Materials Live event Engineering Materials Live exhibitor 4PLAS is using the event to highlight a substantial range of advanced engineering plastics – including those used extensively in the manufacture of alarm system ...
19/12/2019 Making electric propulsion more affordable GKN Automotive has launched the next phase in its electrification strategy. The company is standardising a range of intelligent highly integrated “3-in-1” systems for pure electric and plug-in hybrid ...
18/12/2019 Remote tyre pressure monitoring to improve safety of autonomous vehicles Falken’s parent company, Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI), has developed a solution to remotely monitor the tyre pressure of an unoccupied vehicle. In a crucial step towards ensuring the safety of ...
18/12/2019 See this E-Type and almost 300 other UK automotive icons at FAST Live The Jaguar E-type was introduced in March 1961 and promised a top speed of 150mph. John Coombs was a successful racing driver in the 1940s and ’50s and his family business included a thriving Jaguar ...
17/12/2019 Renishaw launches software to improve AM visualisation Renishaw has launched Sonic, a new acoustic process monitoring software to form part of the company’s InfiniAM suite. Sonic is said to enable engineers to detect acoustic events within the additive ...
12/12/2019 Giorgio Moroder creates the sound of next generation engines Since the world of automotive and industrial transport is evolving towards a silent future through the use of alternative fuels and electrification, FPT Industrial has tackled this challenge by ...
06/12/2019 Deadline for Semta skills awards extended until 11th December The deadline for the Semta skills awards – one of industry’s most prestigious celebrations of engineering skills – has been extended until 11th December.
06/12/2019 Engineering Materials Live exhibitor gets the measure of assembly Electronics assembly requires high accuracy for parts with miniature dimensions. Yet concurrently, the production of electronic sub-assemblies and components also requires high speed, with processes ...
02/12/2019 The 1969 Austin Zanda – the ‘sports Maxi’? See it at FAST Live An important development following the formation of British Leyland in 1968 was to set up a complete styling studio, initially based at the Pressed Steel plant in Cowley, Oxford.
29/11/2019 How Ricardo contributed to JCB’s world speed record-breaking tractor Ricardo played a crucial role in the development of JCB’s Fastrac tractor, which Guy Martin was shown powering to a new Guinness World Records speed record with a top speed of 135.191mph, on Channel ...
28/11/2019 High altitude motor developed to allow year-long drone flights Providing the motors for an all-electric aircraft intended to say aloft for a year at a time was the challenge offered to specialist motor design and manufacturer Printed Motor Works by the ...
27/11/2019 Make Measurement Matter exhibitor helps assure wind turbine safety Global fastener experts Cooper & Turner has provided fastener security for the renewable energy industry for over 25 years, producing bolts and fixings for wind turbine structures worldwide. Some of ...
27/11/2019 Spatial computing evolution Varjo Technologies, industrial-grade VR/XR headset company, will collaborate with PC manufacturer Lenovo to enable organisations to adopt and implement VR use cases more quickly.
26/11/2019 Assembly of doors is an open and shut case for Fast Live exhibitor When a global producer of special doors for soundproofing wanted to improve an assembly related part of its manufacturing process, engineers from adhesive tapes specialists tesa came up with an ideal ...
26/11/2019 Lamborghini and MIT patent supercapacitor technology A three-year collaboration between Automobili Lamborghini and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has produced a patent for an innovative synthetic material that will serve as the ...
COVID-19 manufactuing fund Global online manufacturing platform, 3D Hubs, launches fund to manufacture critical ...
Reconfiguring operations Composites and advanced materials precision slitting company, Bindatex, is ...
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