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US Air Force declares the F-35A fighter jet ready for combat

The F-35A Lightning II has been declared 'combat ready' by the US Air Force - image courtesy of US Air Force photoStaff Sgt. Madelyn Brown - www.af.mil - F-35

Posted on 10 Aug 2016 by Aiden Burgess

The US Air Force has declared the world’s most expensive and advanced weapons system in history, the F-35 fighter jet, is ready for combat.

Samsung reportedly in talks to acquire Fiat auto parts unit

Samsung is looking to take over Fiat auto parts maker, Magneti Marelli. Fiat has recently released the new Fiat 500 Riva, which the company calls 'The Smallest Yacht in the world' and a 'symbol of outstanding Italian beauty' - image courtesy of Fiat.

Posted on 10 Aug 2016 by Aiden Burgess

Samsung is reportedly in advanced talks to buy Magneti Marelli, the auto components manufacturing arm of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles.

Supermeat wants to farm meat without the animal

Processed meats such as ham, bacon, and salami can increase cancer risk. Image courtesy of the US Department of Agriculture.

Posted on 8 Aug 2016 by Tim Brown

Supermeat, an Israeli food technology startup, want to produce and sell meat but without the need for the slaughter of animals.

Moon Express given permission to fly beyond Earth

A computer rendering of the MX-1 probe on the way to the Moon. Image courtesy of Moon Express.

Posted on 4 Aug 2016 by Michael Cruickshank

Moon Express has become the first private enterprise given permission to fly beyond geostationary orbit.

China debuts prototype straddling bus

The completed TEB-1 prototype straddling bus. Image courtesy of Tebtech.

Posted on 3 Aug 2016 by Michael Cruickshank

The first working prototype of a ‘straddling bus’ able to drive over traffic has been shown off to the public in China.

BMW and Toyota combine to create their latest sports cars

BMW and Toyota deepened their collaboration by signing a binding agreement in 2013 - image courtesy of BMW

Posted on 3 Aug 2016 by Aiden Burgess

Motoring giants BMW and Toyota have joined forces in a collaboration which will create new sports cars for the iconic automakers.

Hyperloop One opens first manufacturing plant to help shape the future of transportation

Hyperloop One has opened a state of the art manufacturing facility in Las Vegas - image courtesy of Hyperloop One

Posted on 3 Aug 2016 by Aiden Burgess

High-speed transport pioneering firm, Hyperloop One, has opened its first manufacturing plant to help build and shape the future of high-speed transportation

Honing in on innovation with laser precision

M-Squared Lasers' SolsTiS was considered a breakthrough in the field of laser technology - image courtesy of M-Squared Lasers.

Posted on 30 Jul 2016 by The Manufacturer

The spotlight on R&D and innovation, which has historically been synonymous with multi-nationals, has shifted more recently towards small and medium-sized businesses, according to The State of Engineering 2015 report. Dr Graeme Malcolm shares his experiences of bringing the SolsTiS to market through building his own business M-Squared Lasers.

Solar Impulse completes round-the-world journey

The Solar Impulse 2 aircraft completed its round-the-world trip this week. Image courtesy of Wikipedia/Milko Vuille.

Posted on 29 Jul 2016 by Michael Cruickshank

Solar powered aircraft ‘Solar Impulse 2’ has completed a marathon circumnavigation of the globe this week.

Bosch celebrates Internet of Things innovators

Sophie Spooner imagined smart glass with micro-cameras that could record unauthorised entry into a vehicle – image courtesy of Bosch.

Posted on 28 Jul 2016 by Jonny Williamson

Three young women engineers have been recognised by Bosch for their visions of how the Internet of Things (IoT) might transform the way we live our lives.

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