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3D printed prosthetic hand wins Dyson Award

A 3D printed prothesis developed by Open Bionics. Image courtesy of Open Bionics.

Posted on 26 Aug 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

A 3D printed prosthetic hand produced by UK-based company, Open Bionics has won the UK James Dyson Award.

Maruti Suzuki to launch most fuel-efficient Indian car

A Maruti Suzuki manufacturing facility in India. Image courtesy of Maruti Suzuki.

Posted on 24 Aug 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

Indian automaker Maruti Suzuki is reportedly developing the most fuel efficient vehicle ever produced in the subcontinent.

Bigelow Aerospace signs new space habitat contract with Nasa

A ground based mock up of Bigelow Aerospace's inflatable habitats. Image courtesy of Bigelow Aerospace

Posted on 22 Aug 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

Space technologies company Bigelow Aerospace has announced the signing of a new contract with Nasa, for the future use of its space habitats.

Scientists fabricate carbon nanofibers from air

Researchers are generating carbon nanofibers from CO2 in the air. Image courtesy of Stuart Licht PhD.

Posted on 20 Aug 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

A team of researchers from the George Washington University have detailed a process that allows for the fabrication of carbon nanofibers from the air.

Researchers build robot which can learn & evolve

A robot built by the University of Cambridge learns how to build better robots. Image courtesy of University of Cambridge.

Posted on 13 Aug 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

A team of researchers and engineers has built the first ever robotic system which can evolve its design over time.

Infor to acquire GT Nexus for $675m to redefine cloud ERP offering

Posted on 12 Aug 2015 by Tim Brown

Infor yesterday announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire GT Nexus, the world's largest cloud-based global commerce platform, for $675m.

First F-35B jets ready for deployment

An F-35B makes a vertical landing on an aircraft carrier. Image courtesy of Wikipedia Commons.

Posted on 9 Aug 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

The first squadron of F-35B jets has been approved for worldwide deployment according to an announcement by the US Department of Defense.

Man or machine? Robots on the rise

Posted on 7 Aug 2015 by The Manufacturer

Since manufacturers introduced the first robot arms onto assembly lines in the early 1960s, the fear that they will take human jobs has slowly spread. European Automation's Darren Halford continues the discussion.

Apple and BMW eying possible collaboration

Apple reportedly visited the factory of the BMW i3 EV (pictured). Image courtesy of BMW.

Posted on 4 Aug 2015 by Michael Cruickshank

Consumer electronics manufacturer Apple, and German automaker BMW are reportedly looking to collaborate on unspecified future projects.

Boeing KC-46A Tanker fuel system causes new delays

The Boeing KC-46a Pegasus tanker aircraft. Image courtesy of Boeing.

Posted on 3 Aug 2015 by The Manufacturer

A test of the new Boeing KC-46A Pegasus tanker’s fuel system has encountered problems, causing further delays to aircraft’s long awaited roll-out.

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