Dassault Systèmes Partners with Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre
Dassault Systèmes has announced that it has become a member of the Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (AMRC) in Sheffield, to support the UK manufacturing industry as it embraces automation, robotics and visualisation at all levels. The AMRC, part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, is a world-class research centre for advanced manufacturing, developing sustainable solutions to improve […]
Small Businesses Confidence Hits Two-Year Low
Small Businesses Confidence Hits Two-Year Low : The proportion of small businesses predicting growth for the next three-months has fallen to 34% – its lowest level for eight successive quarters and, for the first time, the proportion of businesses predicting significant expansion has fallen below 5%. The new research from Hitachi Capital Business Finance asked […]
Global 3D Printing Market Report from IDTechEx
IDTechEx Research have recently updated their series of reports on 3D printing including the overview report ‘3D Printing 2019-2029: Technology and Market Analysis‘. After initial commercialisation in the 1990s, 3D printing underwent a period of intense interest in 2013. Key players were quick to capitalise on this interest, enjoying exponential revenue growth between 2013 and 2016 […]
Survey Reveals Positive Outlook for Project Professionals
The findings of the latest annual ‘Salary and Market Trends Survey’ from the Association for Project Management (APM), the chartered professional body for the project profession, suggests that the future of project management is bright – with nearly eight out of ten (77 per cent) optimistic about the supply of jobs within the profession over […]
Interview with Alison Thomson, R&D Project Leader, Incorez Ltd
Incorez Ltd is a leading manufacturer of polyurethane and epoxy technology, with its products distributed to over 25 countries around the globe. The company’s product range includes waterborne polyurethane dispersions, waterborne polyurethane/acrylic hybrid dispersions, polyurethane prepolymers, waterborne epoxy curing agents and oxazolidines. Incorez work in partnership with companies to develop ‘customised’ solutions to meet their […]
Ditch the Fear, Embrace Innovation
Ditch the Fear, Embrace Innovation : The UK is open for business – and it is time to step outside this vicious circle that is driving confidence down to an all-time low. Whether it is businesses leaving the UK or complex customs arrangements, the worse the headlines, the more negative business leaders feel. So how […]
R&D Division Opened in York by Irish Manufacturer
A new R&D Division has been opened in York by a Republic of Ireland-based temperature and pressure instrumentation manufacturer that aims to expand its operation to mainland UK. Eurolec Instrumentation opened its new research and development department at the Science Park in York. “We’re delighted to announce the opening of our York office. The new […]
Work on New R&D Facility Begins
Work on a £2 million research and development facility in Gateshead has been started by BorgWarner, the electric vehicle component maker. After acquiring Gateshead’s Sevcon last year, the US-headquartered company will safeguard 200 jobs by building the new laboratory, which will be used by engineers to develop clean technology prototypes for testing. “The new premises […]
ZAF Energy Systems Opens Research and Development Facility
ZAF Energy Systems Inc. (ZAF), a developer of next-generation battery technologies, announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art research and development facility in Bozeman, Montana. ZAF’s team of scientists and engineers at the 8,000-square-foot facility are developing advancements in the company’s proprietary nickel-zinc (NiZn) battery technologies with an emphasis on continued performance improvements and cost […]
Sheffield Opens Three Advanced Engineering Centres
Three new multi-million pound research centres have been opened by the University of Sheffield in the region, aiming to further boost the city’s reputation as a hub for advanced engineering. The new centres could also boost the reputation of the Northern Powerhouse as a leader in advanced research, innovation and engineering. The Royce Translational Centre […]
First Partners Announced for Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre
The £60 million Graphene Engineering and Innovation Centre (GEIC), part of the University of Manchester, will accelerate the commercialisation of graphene in Manchester through a series of industrial partnerships. The first in the series of partnerships has been agreed with First Graphene Ltd, Haydale Graphene Industries, and Versarien PLC; together hoping to exploit opportunities to […]
NaturalALL Bottle Alliance Welcomes Pepsi as Member
The NaturALL Bottle Alliance, a research consortium formed in 2017 by Danone, Nestlé Waters and Origin Material, has announced that PepsiCO, Inc. has joined the Alliance to accelerate together the development of innovative packaging solutions made with 100% sustainable and renewable resources. “PepsiCo is a welcome addition to the Alliance because we share the goal […]
15 Of The World’s Engineered Animals & Their Benefits To Science
Engineering animals, or cloning is a controversial topic. For some it is a glimpse into the amazing advancements of the future and for others it’s a step too far out of their ethical means. Either way it cannot be denied that this technology will have important ramifications for everyone in years to come, whether we […]
£60m Boost to Fund Six New Research Hubs
Universities and science minister Jo Johnson has given £60 million to fund six new research hubs to boost innovation and improve manufacturing techniques in the UK. The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council will provide the finances for the scheme, with the hubs led by the universities of Sheffield, Huddersfield, Nottingham, Cardiff, Strathclyde and University […]
Oxford Genetics to be World-leading in DNA Following Major Investment
DNA design specialist and pioneer of genetic technologies, Oxford Genetics is to receive a further boost from investment group, Mercia Technologies. The Midlands investor has partnered with a variety of companies from a whole range of engineering sectors. It is increasing its stake in Oxford Genetics to 36% with a £2m investment spread across eight […]
Dyson Streaks Ahead in Battery Storage Sector
World-leading vacuum cleaner manufacturer, Dyson has ambitions to diversify its product range and has announced plans to conduct further pioneering research and development into battery technology. The home-grown, multibillion pound UK company, approaching its 25th anniversary, has already invested over £100m over the past five years researching batteries and their potential in the future. Max […]
Aerojet Rocketdyne Creates Rocket Engine with 3D Printer
US-based rocket and missile propulsion manufacturer, Aerojet Rocketdyne has successfully conducted a number of what is called hot-fire tests of its newest rocket engine, the first to be produced by 3D printing technology. The RL 10 upper-stage rocket engine features a core main injector constructed by additive manufacturing technology and is hoped to pave the […]
Health and Safety Culture Needed on a Sector-wide Basis
International market research firm, YouGov, has found that nearly two thirds of senior executives and decision-makers of SMEs find it hard to invest in health and safety because of policy barriers. Businesses also complained at constraints in time and cost though principally targeted the distinct lack of a health and safety culture when it comes […]
General Motors Joins the Driverless Car Movement
Multinational corporation and automotive sector leader, General Motors (GM) has announced that it has procured the San Francisco-based self-driving vehicle startup, Cruise Automation. With this latest acquisition, GM has pledged its commitment to the driverless car movement alongside fellow global giant, Google. Since its establishment in 2013, Cruise Automation has quickly become established in driverless […]
Clinical Research In Wales Gets Public Backing
Further public support for clinical research in Wales to the tune of 82% of respondents to a recent survey by YouGov reveals people want to be more involved in the research process and development of new medicines, therapies and procedures. This is an increase of 5% since 2014. The Wales NHS Confederation commissioned the survey […]
Artificial Fingertip Delivers Real “Feeling”
An artificial fingertip surgically connected to nerve endings in an amputeeâs arm is the first to deliver real touch sensation. Previous attempts to reconnect nerves and bionics after amputation had failed to simulate sensory stimulation in real-time. The pioneering research and technology was developed by Ecole Polytechnhique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) in partnership with BioRobotics […]
R&D Credited as Automotive Sector’s Route to Success
Putting money into R&D really pays off – at least thatâs the shared vision of the worldâs leaders in the automotive sector. Following the release of some of the biggest car manufacturersâ R&D spend figures, the automotive sector has cemented its position at the forefront of innovation. The importance of research and development (R&D) is […]
Brexit Could Topple Industry, Warn UK Pharmaceuticals Companies
UK pharmaceuticals businesses are the latest to express their concern over a yes vote to leaving the European Union. Some of the top executives and trade associations supporting the industry have insisted that Brexit would be to disrupt cross-pollination between countries and threaten existing measures of regulation. The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations […]
