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New lightweight LiquidPiston engine unveiled

The X Mini pistonless engine. Image courtesy of LiquidPiston.

Posted on 19 Jun 2016 by Michael Cruickshank

US-based startup LiquidPiston last week unveiled a new lightweight engine delivering significant advantages over traditional designs.

How conductive inks meet consumer demands

A multi-layer capacitive touch circuit made with conductive inks for an appliance interface - image courtesy of Butler Technologies

Posted on 17 Jun 2016 by The Manufacturer

Today's consumers expect products that are fast, smart and convenient, and conductive inks are delivering on those demands.

A salt bath could boost next gen batteries for electric cars

CSIRO, RMIT and Queensland University of Technology are currently working on developing a “salt bath” that stabilise lithium metal foils and increase battery life and performance for electric cars - image courtesy of CSIRO.

Posted on 16 Jun 2016 by Tim Brown

Scientists from the Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO), in collaboration with Melbourne's RMIT University and the Queensland University of Technology, have demonstrated that pre-treating a battery’s lithium metal electrodes with an electrolyte salt solution extends the battery life and increases performance and safety.

Northrop Grumman and NEC cooperate in cyber security collaboration

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Posted on 13 Jun 2016 by Aiden Burgess

Northrop Grumman and NEC have collaborated to deliver the Japan-Cyber Operations Research, Training and Experimentation (J-Cortex) system.

EHang ‘drone taxi’ to be tested in Nevada

The EHang 184 aircraft will begin testing in Nevada this year. Image courtesy of EHang.

Posted on 12 Jun 2016 by Michael Cruickshank

Chinese company EHang is set to begin testing its concept ‘drone taxi’ in the US state of Nevada.

Russian MC-21 airliner shown off to public

The MC-21 jet at its unveiling ceremony in Irkutsk, Russia. Image courtesy of Irkut.

Posted on 9 Jun 2016 by Michael Cruickshank

The new MC-21 passenger airliner has been rolled out to the public for the first time in a ceremony in the Siberian city of Irkutsk.

Ball Aerospace employee Lisa Hardaway named Engineer of the Year by Colorado AIAA

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Posted on 7 Jun 2016 by Tim Brown

The Rocky Mountain Section (RMS) of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) has named Dr Lisa Hardaway, of Ball Aerospace, Engineer of the Year for 2015-2016.

Boeing signs massive jet deal with VietJet

UK aerospace - 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft (pictured) will be sold to VietJet. Image courtesy of Boeing.

Posted on 25 May 2016 by Michael Cruickshank

Aerospace manufacturer Boeing announced yesterday that it had signed a massive new deal to sell aircraft to VietJet, Vietnam’s sole privately-owned airline.

India tests home-grown space plane demonstrator

The RLV-TD space plane being prepared for launch. Image courtesy of ISRO.

Posted on 23 May 2016 by Michael Cruickshank

India’s first ever indigenously manufactured spacecraft was successfully tested today.

Thales leading French development of secure 4G radio for emergency services

Soldiers using existing Thales HF station communication technology - image courtesy of Thales

Posted on 19 May 2016 by Tim Brown

Thales is leading a consortium of nine businesses to develop secure high speed 4G radio communications for security agencies and emergency services.