India tests home-grown space plane demonstrator
Posted on 23 May 2016 by Michael Cruickshank
India’s first ever indigenously manufactured spacecraft was successfully tested today.
Research and Development
Futuristic skyTran levitating pod transportation set for Lagos, Nigeria
Posted on 23 May 2016 by Tim Brown
Well known as having a very enterprising population, in both good and bad ways, it should not be surprising that Nigeria's largest city, Lagos, may soon be home to one of the world's most innovative transportation systems. Toyota hybrid car sales reach over 9 million
Posted on 20 May 2016 by Tim Brown
Toyota has sold more than nine million Lexus and Toyota hybrid vehicles around the world, including more than 85,800 delivered in Australia alone. Continental aims to replace fiddly steering wheel buttons with gesture controls
Posted on 17 May 2016 by Tim Brown
International automotive technology supplier and tire manufacturer, Continental, has this month announced the development of a steering wheel gesture control system that can replace standard buttons. Ford first to use captured CO2 to make foam and plastic for cars
Posted on 17 May 2016 by Tim Brown
Ford Motor Company is the first automaker to formulate and test new foam and plastic components made from captured carbon dioxide. Top prize highlights game-changing UK innovation
Posted on 16 May 2016 by Jonny Williamson
The Royal Academy of Engineering has today revealed the finalists for the 2016 MacRobert Award, renowned for spotting the ‘next big thing’ in technology since it was established in 1969. Forging the future: additive manufacturing
Posted on 12 May 2016 by The Manufacturer
The possibilities for additive manufacturing are infinite. Dr Greg Gibbons explains why. Nasa awards $20m contract to Made In Space to develop in-space manufacturing
Posted on 12 May 2016 by Aiden Burgess
Silicon Valley-based company, Made in Space, has a chance to live up to its company name after being selected by NASA to lead the next phase in the ongoing development of in-space manufacturing. Volvo autonomous cars to be tested on UK public roads next year
Posted on 11 May 2016 by Aiden Burgess
Car maker Volvo is set to begin the UK’s most ambitious autonomous driving trial early next year. JLR partners with Tile to help Discovery Sport owners find their wallets
Posted on 11 May 2016 by Tim Brown
The 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport will integrate a Bluetooth tracking system from technology company Tile to help owners keep track of their personal belongings.