Toyota to phase out gasoline cars by 2050
Posted on 21 Oct 2015 by Michael Cruickshank
Japanese automaker Toyota has this week announced ambitious plans to phase out gasoline-powered cars by 2050.
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Airbus patents two-tier plane seating
Posted on 16 Oct 2015 by Michael Cruickshank
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has recently patented a new layout for its aircraft which would allow two tiers of seating.
Endomag: advancing cancer diagnosis
Posted on 16 Oct 2015 by Jonny Williamson
Jonny Williamson speaks with Dr Eric Mayes, CEO of Cambridge-based Endomag – the pioneering firm behind a new diagnostic tool that could end the postcode lottery for cancer staging. Indian Air Force to buy home-grown fighter jets
Posted on 14 Oct 2015 by Michael Cruickshank
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced plans this week to acquire a large number of locally-manufactured fighter jets.
IET announces winners of 2015 Achievement Awards
Posted on 14 Oct 2015 by Jonny Williamson
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has today named the 12 winners of its prestigious 2015 Achievement Awards for services to engineering and technology. ADF to buy 1100 Hawkei armoured vehicles from Thales
Posted on 5 Oct 2015 by Michael Cruickshank
The Australian Government has today confirmed that it has signed a deal to buy new infantry mobility vehicles for the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
Droneport proposed to be constructed in Rwanda
Posted on 1 Oct 2015 by Michael Cruickshank
A new proposal is calling for the construction of a pilot drone-based delivery system in Rwanda.
China prioritizes ten areas for manufacturing upgrade
Posted on 30 Sep 2015 by Michael Cruickshank
China is planning greater investment in ten key sectors of the country’s already-huge manufacturing sector.
India launches first ISRO space laboratory
Posted on 29 Sep 2015 by Michael Cruickshank
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the country’s first ever space laboratory over the weekend.
The Manufacturer gets a sneak preview of Bloodhound SSC
Posted on 24 Sep 2015 by Jonny Williamson
This morning, I had an exclusive tour of the world’s fastest and most advanced racing vehicle, Bloodhound Supersonic Car (SSC), ahead of its debut at a free two-day public exhibition.