Maiden flight of Japanese MRJ passenger jet
Posted on 12 Nov 2015 by Michael Cruickshank
The Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) flew its maiden test flight in Nagoya, Japan yesterday.
Research and Development
Bunge to help Solazyme bring algae into kitchens
Posted on 11 Nov 2015 by Tim Brown
Solazyme, a pioneer in microalgae innovations and Bunge, one of the world’s largest agribusiness and food companies, have agreed to expand a joint venture to bring algae to kitchens and dinner tables around the world. Local Motors to build world’s first road-ready, 3D printed car
Posted on 10 Nov 2015 by Jonny Williamson
The LM3D Swim has been announced by Local Motors, the innovative US-based company behind the world’s first 3D printed drivable vehicle, the Strati. Toyota to establish $1bn US-based robotics and AI R&D company
Posted on 10 Nov 2015 by Aiden Burgess
Toyota Motor Corporation has announced a plan to establish a new research and development company to help boost research into artificial intelligence, robotics and big data to address society’s future mobility challenges. Autonomous buses set for trial in Switzerland
Posted on 9 Nov 2015 by Michael Cruickshank
Switzerland is set to become one of the first every countries with a functional autonomous bus system.
Record Q3 M&A activity reveals thriving aerospace & defence industry
Posted on 9 Nov 2015 by Aiden Burgess
The third quarter of 2015 experienced a record $52bn (£34.5bn) in merger and acquisitions (M&A) activity for the defence and aerospace industry. New device revives transplant hearts after death
Posted on 4 Nov 2015 by Aiden Burgess
The future of organ donation has been changed forever thanks to a new device, aptly named 'Heart in a Box', that allows a heart from a deceased person to resume beating. Tokyo Motor Show 2015 – The top 10 cars and concepts
Posted on 4 Nov 2015 by Cobey Bartels
This year’s Tokyo Motor Show saw automakers focusing heavily on low-emissions offerings, with a shift towards hydrogen fuel cell technology and autonomous vehicle developments. Korea teams up with Samsung to build factory robots
Posted on 3 Nov 2015 by Michael Cruickshank
The government of South Korea has announced a new cooperative project to develop factory robots for use in the country’s manufacturing sector.
Nissan IDS Concept: a vision of a self-driving electric future
Posted on 3 Nov 2015 by Tim Brown
On Tuesday, 27 October, at the 44th Tokyo Motor Show 2015, Nissan unveiled the IDS Concept, a vehicle it said embodies the company's vision of the future of autonomous driving and zero emission EVs.