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University experts form Nanofactory

2010-01-22

Nanotechnology experts from several Yorkshire universities are taking part in a new programme that could turn advancements in nanoscience into new business opportunities.

The Nanofactory — which brings together nanotechnology experts from the universities of Leeds, Bradford, Huddersfield, Sheffield, Sheffield Hallam and York — is looking

VW uses object recognition system

2010-01-22

Volkswagen’s (VW’s) Autoeuropa factory in Palmela, Portugal, is using the same technology as that used to dock spacecraft to control its automobile assembly line. The system, which was developed b

RAE raises renewable-energy debate

2010-01-22

The latest Royal Academy of Engineering (RAE) report has raised a debate over whether renewable energy should lead the way to achieve a low-carbon Britain. The recently released report warned that the

Work begins on gas-storage scheme

2010-01-22

Engineering work has started on a 1.5bn cubic metre underground gas-storage scheme to be built offshore in the East Irish Sea. AMEC, Parsons Brinckerhoff and Senergy have been appointed by Gateway Sto

British entrepreneur holds internet security key

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 16:14 GMT

A British entrepreneur has been given a key to help restore the internet’s latest international security system.


Philips acquires Apex transducer business

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:38 GMT

Philips has acquired Shanghai Apex Electronics Technology, a Chinese ultrasound transducers manufacturer, for an undisclosed fee.


Alternative-fuel projects win BIS funding

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:34 GMT

Six projects have received £660,000 to install infrastructure to support public- and private-sector fleets in trialing natural-gas, bio-gas and electric vehicles.


BAE wins £500m aircraft supply order

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:29 GMT

BAE Systems has secured an order worth over £500m with Hindustan Aeronautics to supply products and services that will facilitate the manufacture of 57 Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer aircraft.


Motorists entitled to 'plug-in car grant'

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:10 GMT

The government has confirmed that motorists will be entitled to a ‘plug-in car grant’ of up to £5,000 when buying an electric, plug-in hybrid or hydrogen fuel-cell car.


Monsal secures funding for expansion

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:25 GMT

A UK company that uses advanced digestion technology to turn waste into renewable energy has secured £14m of expansion capital from Waste Resources Fund.


Researchers develop fuel-contaminant sensor

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:20 GMT

Engineers in the US are developing new technologies to improve the detection of contaminants in diesel fuel and biodiesel-blended fuels.


Scientists develop nasal-based communication device

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:20 GMT

A new communication device controlled by sniffing is allowing victims of strokes and other severely debilitating trauma to write letters to family and express everyday thoughts.


Follow on contract for reconnaissance robots

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:47 GMT

Boeing and iRobot Corp are to provide the US Army with 94 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicles designed to provide reconnaissance assistance to bomb disposal experts.