Winds of change as solar becomes world’s cheapest form of energy
Posted on 4 Jan 2017 by Aiden Burgess
Solar power is set to become the world's cheapest form of energy according to a new report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Engineering
Canadian PM puts arctic drilling on ice but leaves companies in limbo
Posted on 4 Jan 2017 by Aiden Burgess
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has declared all Arctic Canadian waters off limits indefinitely, which is set to leave oil companies such as BP in limbo with regards to their exploration operations in the region. Automotive engineering clusters: driving innovation
Posted on 30 Dec 2016 by The Manufacturer
Autonomous vehicles may be making most of the headlines in the world of automotive engineering, but behind the scenes, collaboration rather than autonomy is proving to be the road to successful automotive innovation. Jonathan Wilkins looks at some of the most exciting automotive engineering clusters around the world. Governor of California calls on Obama to ban future oil and gas drilling
Posted on 20 Dec 2016 by Aiden Burgess
California Governor Jerry Brown has asked President Obama to permanently ban new offshore oil and gas drilling in the state before he leaves office in January. Strengthen your manufacturing line with good emotional intelligence
Posted on 19 Dec 2016 by The Manufacturer
Choosing the right supervisors and managers is one of the many important steps you can take to strengthen the manufacturing lines in your company. SunPower to reduce global workforce by 25% as part of restructuring initiatives
Posted on 14 Dec 2016 by Aiden Burgess
One of the worlds most innovative and sustainable energy companies is set for a major restructure which will include reducing its global workforce by 25% as it looks to position itself for long term sustainable growth. Logistics: the beating heart of BMW Group
Posted on 10 Dec 2016 by Jonny Williamson
Handling 30 million parts and producing 9,000 vehicles a day, it’s little wonder that logistics sits at the centre of BMW Group’s globe-spanning operation. Jonny Williamson reports. Rockwell Automation: upskilling for the future
Posted on 8 Dec 2016 by Jonny Williamson
With high-level maintenance & repair skills seemingly in short supply, executives from Rockwell Automation tell Jonny Williamson how its Services & Solutions can help fill the gap. Now possible to accurately measure supply chain liquidity
Posted on 7 Dec 2016 by Jonny Williamson
A new Supply Chain Funding Index has been launched by URICA, in conjunction with YouGov and economic advisor, Dr John Ashcroft, to determine the health of our supply chains and the liquidity contained within. NASA publishes EmDrive paper showing physics-defying engine works
Posted on 7 Dec 2016 by Tim Brown
NASA’s long-awaited and highly anticipated EM (Electromagnetic Drive) drive paper, which details the testing of an engine that defies the laws of physics, has finally been peer-reviewed and published.