Google Deep Mind AI develops human aggression
Posted on 18 Feb 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
An Artificial Intelligence (AI) program developed by Google has demonstrated human-like aggression during simulations.
Research and Development
Digital lifecycle management
Posted on 15 Feb 2017 by The Manufacturer
To fully exploit the potential of connected digital technologies, manufacturers need to consider the whole lifecycle of a product: from initial design and prototyping through to full-scale production and beyond to servicing. Prof Darek Ceglarek introduces the concepts. Harvard researchers develop battery that could last a decade
Posted on 14 Feb 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
Researchers at Harvard University in the United States have made a key advancement in battery technology which could allow the devices to last for years with maintenance.
Fusion power: safe, green and coming soon
Posted on 14 Feb 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
New projects around the world are bringing us ever closer to the dream of achieving commercially viable fusion power.
Experimental stem cell therapy brings positive results for paraplegic patients
Posted on 9 Feb 2017 by Aiden Burgess
USC researchers have potentially discovered the secret to treating paraplegic injuries using stem cells.
Japanese space junk cleanup experiment fails
Posted on 7 Feb 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
A Japanese attempt to test a technology which could be used to clean up space junk has failed due to a technical fault.
Australian scientists make graphene production breakthrough
Posted on 3 Feb 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
A team of scientists from Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) have discovered a new approach to producing graphene.
Annual Manufacturing Report 2017 published
Posted on 3 Feb 2017 by Jonny Williamson
This year's in-depth Annual Manufacturing Report assesses the state of UK manufacturing, looking at everything from skills through to finance, IT and the new technologies of Industry 4.0. The Manufacturer: best blogs of 2016
Posted on 3 Feb 2017 by Jonny Williamson
The Manufacturer received a lot of insightful and thought-provoking contributions during 2016. Here’s 12 of the most shared and popular. Boston Dynamics shows off new hybrid robot
Posted on 2 Feb 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
US-based robotics company Boston Dynamics has shown off a new hybrid robot design in a presentation to investors.