Research and Development

Dr. Paddy Neumann, chief scientist and founder of Neumann Space and creator of the Neumann Drive ion rocket, studied aerospace engineering and physics at the University of Sydney - image courtesy of Neumann Space.

Revolutionary ion rocket can be fuelled by space junk and get to “Mars and back on one tank”

The huge spar was designed by Cranfield MSc students to test the capability of the new WAAM machine - image courtesy of Cranfield - metal 3D printed part

The largest metal 3D printed part ever made?

Autonomous Vehicle - The Pod Zero is being showcased for the first time - image courtesy of RDM - Autonomous Vehicles

RDM to debut its driverless pods ‘down under’

Introducing the Mine Kafon Drone, an airborne drone for detecting land mines - image courtesy of Mine Kafon Foundation and Kickstarter

Innovation

De-mining drones aim to rid the world of land mines within 10 years

Drones

A D-Wave quantum processor chip. Image courtesy of D-Wave.

D-Wave Systems releases most powerful quantum computer

Volkswagen's new I.D. concept car. Image courteys of Volkswagen Group

Volkswagen unveils I.D. electric vehicle

IoT Internet of Things

SAP announces €2bn IoT investment

The SpaceX ITS is one possible way humans could reach Mars in coming years. Image courtesy of SpaceX.

SpaceX unveils Mars colonization plans

The Energy Observer solar powered boat will sail for six years around the world as a floating exhibition and clean energy laboratory - image courtesy of The Energy Observer.

Solar powered boat now a concept and commercial reality

European automobile manufacturers will operate 100 vehicles with 1000 drivers in the public transport system to test automated driving. - image courtesy of Audi AG.

Global firms form cross-industry 5G Automotive Association

A group of Roboats forming an ad-hoc bridge. Image courtesy of AMS.

Autonomous ‘Roboats’ to debut in Amsterdam