UK scientists develop world’s first molecular robot
Posted on 3 Oct 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
A team of UK scientists has become the first in the world to build a functional robot able to work at a molecular scale.
Research and Development
Grasping the next generation of robotics
Posted on 28 Sep 2017 by The Manufacturer
The Amazon Picking Challenge, set by global online retailer Amazon, challenged roboticists to create a robot that can pick and stow twelve products from a shelf, into a bag. Australian uni receives $135m to digitalize its Factory of the Future
Posted on 25 Sep 2017 by The Manufacturer
Australia's Swinburne University of Technology has received a record $135m industrial software grant from engineering giant Siemens to help digitalize its Factory of the Future as it moves into the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0).
£65m project kicks off first-ever UK-US Science & Tech deal
Posted on 20 Sep 2017 by Jonny Williamson
This evening (Wednesday 20 September), a first-of-its-kind UK-US Science and Technology agreement has been agreed, outlining a commitment to collaborate on world-class research and innovation. Researchers build non-explosive lithium battery
Posted on 12 Sep 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
US researchers have developed a new kind of lithium-ion battery which cannot catch on fire or explode when stressed.
UK’s TyTek debuts next-gen trauma response system
Posted on 12 Sep 2017 by Jonny Williamson
Wolverhampton-based TyTek Industries will unveil its ‘ACT’ system today, an innovation which could save hundreds of lives in the event of a Mass Casualty Incident (MCI). New infrared wi-fi 100 times faster than normal
Posted on 5 Sep 2017 by Aiden Burgess
Dutch researchers have found a way to address the global problem of slow wi-fi; creating a network which could allow you to connect to the internet 100 times faster than is currently available.
Vaccines grown in plants show promise
Posted on 17 Aug 2017 by Michael Cruickshank
A team of scientists has seen success growing vaccines in plants which have been 'hijacked' to produce new compounds.
Global packaging robots market is booming
Posted on 10 Aug 2017 by Jonny Williamson
A rising number of manufacturing industries around the globe is one of the major factors boosting the growth of the packaging robots market, according to new research. World’s first robotic selective plating station developed
Posted on 3 Aug 2017 by Jonny Williamson
SIFCO Applied Surface Concepts UK has developed the first collaborative robotic selective plating station for aviation landing gear manufactured by Safran Landing Systems.