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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

LCA invests in renewables company

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 16:21 GMT

Low Carbon Accelerator has announced that it has invested £500,000 in Vigor Renewables, a company formed to take advantage of UK feed-in tariffs


Weight off the pack

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:10 GMT

Future battlefield soldiers could be issued with conductive uniforms that will power up their GPS, night vision and other electronic equipment.


On target with new radar

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 09:17 GMT

A holographic radar that is claimed to improve the accuracy of target systems is being trialled by the US Department of Defense (DoD) in an effort to increase its projectile firing capabilities.


Poor could pay the price of EU biofuel quotas

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 09:00 GMT

An EU-funded project aimed at designing ’sustainable’ biomass processing is underway despite claims from environmental groups and charities that increased biofuels consumption will contribute to food and hunger crises.


Mapping marine power

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 07:41 GMT

A new project is to map the potential of offshore renewable energy around the coast of south-west England.


Medics learn from 3D system

Mon, 8 Mar 2010 05:00 GMT

A 3D system developed by staff from Aberdeen University’s Medi-CAL Unit in partnership with the Digital Learning Foundation is being used to teach medical students at the university’s medical school.


Phone test tool replicates city

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 15:56 GMT

Researchers in the US have replicated the wireless signal environment of a city district in an indoor test facility, giving mobile-phone manufacturers a new testing tool.


CFB unit tests carbon capture

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 15:05 GMT

A Foster Wheeler subsidiary is to design and supply a circulating fluidised-bed unit for testing the company’s Flexi-Burn carbon-capturing CFB technology.


Ford expands electric vehicles plan

Fri, 5 Mar 2010 13:21 GMT

Ford is expanding its global electric vehicles plan to Europe, with five full-electric or hybrid vehicles across its C, CD and light commercial vehicle ranges being available by 2013.