200mph electric supercar to be built in the UK
Posted on 12 Jul 2018 by Maddy White
A 200mph electric supercar - dubbed a "British engineering tour de force" - is to be developed and built by new company, Dendrobium Automotive. Automotive
Replacing machined jigs and fixtures with 3D printing
Posted on 24 May 2018 by The Manufacturer
Jigs and fixtures are used to make manufacturing and assembly processes simpler and more reliable, reducing cycle times and improving worker safety. Waymo to capture 60% of driverless market by 2030
Posted on 22 May 2018 by Jonny Williamson
A new report has revealed that autonomous car development company, Waymo will own up to 60% of the global self-driving taxi market by 2030, which could force many of the world’s carmakers to adopt its technology. Dutch manufacturer, Lightyear, to build 100% solar powered car
Posted on 21 May 2018 by Jonny Williamson
Lightyear, a Dutch manufacturer of solar cars, has successfully closed its planned series A funding allowing the company to further develop a car charged by solar power which can reportedly be driven for months without charging. GKN loses the fight. Melrose wins: what next?
Posted on 29 Mar 2018 by Nick Peters
The Manufacturer argued against the Melrose bid. We supported the company - and the Unite union - in their objection to the takeover, on the grounds that a break up of the venerable company would be a terrible mistake for the UK - and for the workforce. Siemens to invest £27m in new UK 3D printing factory
Posted on 19 Mar 2018 by Nick Peters
Siemens UK is to make a £27m investment in a new, cutting-edge manufacturing facility for Worcester-based Materials Solutions Ltd, its additive manufacturing specialist. Goodyear unveils 3D printed smart tyre to help improve air quality
Posted on 9 Mar 2018 by Jonny Williamson
Goodyear has unveiled a new concept tyre which integrates living moss, can connect to the Internet of Things, and uses the energy generated during photosynthesis to power its electronics. Toyota develops new motor using less rare earth minerals
Posted on 21 Feb 2018 by Michael Cruickshank
Japanese automaker Toyota has announced the development of new motors for electric vehicles which use less rare earth minerals in their construction.
Transform a used vehicle: How to manufacture a new car from an old favourite
Posted on 12 Feb 2018 by The Manufacturer
Car manufacturers take pride in creating powerful vehicles, which can help drivers navigate from A to B with both ease and style. Large-screen automotive heads-up display developed
Posted on 13 Dec 2017 by Jonny Williamson
A thin-film liquid-crystal heads-up display has been developed by one of the world’s largest automotive technology, systems and components suppliers, DENSO.