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 […]
