New idea to tackle global issue of plastic wasteUnilever and the Fraunhofer Institute has developed a potentially ground-breaking new technology to combat the hundreds of billions of single-use plastic sachets thrown away globally every year. The new technology – CreaSolv Process – recycles plastic sachet waste and is reportedly inspired by an innovation used to recycle television sets. Continue reading...
Five priorities for the next government
Ahead of the 8 June general election, the engineering community is calling on the next government, whatever its political persuasion, to harness the full capacity, capability and potential of the UK’s engineering talent. The Royal Academy of Engineering has identified five key priorities that will enable the UK and its citizens to meet the challenges that our society will face in the future.Continue reading....
Adaptable train carriage ready for UK trials
A reconfigurable train carriage system designed to allow trains to automatically switch between passenger and cargo modes is poised to undergo trials on the UK rail network. Developed by Cambridgeshire product development firm 42 Technology the so-called ‘Adaptable Carriage’ system allows the seats and tables within a passenger train carriage to be automatically stowed to create space cargo that would otherwise go by road. Continue reading...
Jaguar Land Rover expert discusses the key role of metrology
Co-located with Subcon 2017 at the Birmingham NEC on 6-8 June 2017 are The Engineer Conference and The Manufacturer Conference – both of which are set to offer some profound insights into the modern arena of manufacturing. Dr Bin Cai, powertrain metrology manager at Jaguar Land Rover and previously at the Manufacturing Technology Centre in Coventry, will be talking about the key role of metrology as the interface between the physical and digital worlds, and the need to educate the supply chain about its importance. Continue reading...
Airlander back in action with new landing gear
Airlander 10 has returned to the skies after almost a year, equipped with a new suite of landing equipment. Its first flight of 2017 took place on Wednesday 10 May, with Airlander leaving its Cardington Airfield mooring at 1720. After a three hour flight through the Bedfordshire skies, it returned to the airfield to land at 2015. Continue reading...
IIoT trial to set new digital standard for machine efficiency
Global technology and manufacturing group, Honeywell has partnered with SKF, one of the world’s largest bearing and seals manufacturers, to launch a pioneering industrial internet of things project. The pilot project, to be conducted at a copper mine in Latin America, sets out to create a digital standard for improved machine efficiency, reliability and competitiveness. Continue reading...