Technology and Innovation

Fibre reportedly holds numerous advantages over CO2 laser cutting - image courtesy of Pixabay.

Leadership

Is CO2 laser cutting now obsolete?

The technologies and concepts BMW unveiled are already being assessed in a number of pilot projects across its global network – image courtesy of BMW Group.

Smart Factory

Logistics: the beating heart of BMW Group

EmDrive built by Eagleworks inside the test chamber - image courtesy of Eagleworks Laboratories, NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center.

Innovation

NASA publishes EmDrive paper showing physics-defying engine works

Batteries Battery Power Stock Image

Innovation

An answer to the world’s battery power prayers?

A Jetstream 31 is used as a ‘flying testbed’, which flies itself while having pilots on board who could take control at any time - image courtesy of BAE Systems - unmanned aircraft

Innovation

Next trial of unmanned aircraft tech begins

The reconfigurable carbon composite robotic machine tool built by the AMRC – image courtesy of AMRC.

Automation

AMRC reveals potential robotics world first

A diagram of the EBR Systems wireless pacemaker technology implanted in a heart - image courtesy of EBR Systems.

Innovation

New wireless pacemaker technology to help global heart patients

L to R: Titanium powder obtained from rutile sand, Field Assist Sintered double cone preform, then pancake forging - image courtesy of FastForge.

Innovation

FASTForge to deliver cheaper aerospace titanium

Robot Hand Shaking Human Hand

Automation

The role of human factors in the future of manufacturing

Autodesk develops software for the for the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media, and entertainment industries-image courtesy of Autodesk.

Innovation

Successfully satisfying new market demand

An artist's impression of the Boom Technology XB-1 supersonic plane in flight - image courtesy of Boom Technology.

Boom Technology reveals commercial supersonic aircraft prototype with support from Virgin