Australia to establish new space agency
Posted on 26 Sep 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
The Australian Government has this week announced plans to establish its own space agency, making up for a long-running industry deficiency.
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Northrop Grumman to Purchase Orbital ATK
Posted on 26 Sep 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
US-based aerospace and defense manufacturer Northrop Grumman last week announced plans for a multi-billion dollar acquisition of Orbital ATK.
Australian uni receives $135m to digitalize its Factory of the Future
Posted on 25 Sep 2017 by The Manufacturer
Australia's Swinburne University of Technology has received a record $135m industrial software grant from engineering giant Siemens to help digitalize its Factory of the Future as it moves into the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0).
£65m project kicks off first-ever UK-US Science & Tech deal
Posted on 20 Sep 2017 by Jonny Williamson
This evening (Wednesday 20 September), a first-of-its-kind UK-US Science and Technology agreement has been agreed, outlining a commitment to collaborate on world-class research and innovation. Humanoid robots being taught to respond to touch
Posted on 20 Sep 2017 by Jonny Williamson
Researchers at the University Paris-Saclay are teaching robots how to show personality and emotion through touch and other senses. Daimler reveals first electric truck
Posted on 19 Sep 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
German auto-making conglomerate Daimler AG has unveiled what it is billing as the world's first ever all-electric light truck.
One in five power plants to become digitalised by 2025
Posted on 19 Sep 2017 by Jonny Williamson
Increased digital investments by power plant owners are expected to create significant generation efficiency gains, driving down both operating costs and CO2 emissions. Manufacturers to increase use of wearable tech: study
Posted on 18 Sep 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
A new study has shown that more than a half of all manufacturing settings would be using wearable digital technology in just five years.
Trump blocks Chinese buyout of Lattice Semiconductor
Posted on 15 Sep 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
The Trump Administration in the US has blocked the sale of Lattice Semiconductor to a Chinese venture capital group.
Bloodhound SSC to make first public run
Posted on 15 Sep 2017 by Jonny Williamson
The world’s most advanced straight-line racing car, BLOODHOUND SSC, will be driven for the first time at Cornwall Airport Newquay this October – 20 years after the current land speed record of 763mph was set.