FDA approves XSTAT-30 bullet wound plugging device
Posted on 9 Dec 2015 by Michael Cruickshank
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has this week approved an innovative device used to treat bullet wounds for civilian use. Defence
Jetpack-maker Martin Aircraft ends year on a high with UAE and Chinese deals
Posted on 7 Dec 2015 by Aiden Burgess
Martin Aircraft Company continues to go from strength to strength to end 2015, after the makers of the world’s first commercial jet pack signed two significant agreements with prospective overseas buyers. Chinese aviation company AVIC buys AIM Altitude
Posted on 3 Dec 2015 by Michael Cruickshank
UK-based aerospace cabin outfitter AIM Altitude announced last month that it would be acquired by a Chinese company.
Pratt and Whitney win contract to service Israeli jets
Posted on 2 Dec 2015 by Michael Cruickshank
US-based aerospace engine systems manufacturer Pratt and Whitney has won a large contract to service Israeli Air Force (IAF) jets.
TransDigm acquires fellow aircraft component maker Breeze-Eastern
Posted on 30 Nov 2015 by Aiden Burgess
TransDigm Group has reached a definitive merger agreement with Breeze-Eastern for the New Jersey-based aircraft parts manufacturer to become an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of TransDigm. US whistleblowers speak out against drone program
Posted on 27 Nov 2015 by Michael Cruickshank
A group of whistleblowers have spoken out this week against the US government’s program of drone strikes.
What the Spending Review means for business – initial review
Posted on 25 Nov 2015 by Tim Brown
Under the catch cry of: 'We are the builders', Chancellor George Osborne's combined Spending Review and Autumn Statement today saw the announcement of a host of measures covering the economy, tax, the NHS, infrastructure, business, science, education and the devolution of power. MOD floats BAE £1.3bn contract for Anson submarine
Posted on 19 Nov 2015 by Jonny Williamson
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a contract for the delivery of the fifth Astute Class submarine, taking the total value for work on the vessel to £1.3 billion. New material allows 3D printing to be used for high volume production
Posted on 18 Nov 2015 by Tim Brown
Stratasys, the maker of 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions, has introduced a new soluble support material that is designed to significantly reduces the time and manpower required to clean 3D printed models. Graphene used to revolutionise thermal and night vision imaging
Posted on 18 Nov 2015 by Aiden Burgess
Infrared and night vision technology could be part of future smartphones thanks to a new design that uses graphene and was developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).